The Physicians of Denver-Vail Orthopedics
Lewis H. Oster, M.D., member of the Denver-Vail Orthopedics Physician Team

Lewis H. Oster, M.D.

Specializing in Adult & Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand

Dr. Oster is a board certified orthopedic hand surgeon who has been practicing in the Denver Metro area for more than 20 years. He is fellowship trained – the highest level of hand surgery training available – and specializes in all aspects of upper extremity surgery including disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow. Dr. Oster enjoys providing care to patients of all ages, from the newborn with congenital issues to the adult with traumatic problems and arthritis. Dr. Oster strives to work with patients to help them understand the nature of their problem and how various treatment approaches can improve or repair the problem. He believes that knowledgeable patients make the best decisions about their own treatment.

Dr. Oster received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa with honors. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa, College of Medicine. Dr. Oster fulfilled his flexible orthopedic surgery internship at University of Nebraska and his orthopedic surgery residency at Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed a hand/microsurgery fellowship at the University of Iowa

Licensure
  • Colorado
Certification
Education
  • Medical Degree, 1982
    Univeristy of Iowa College of Medicine
    Iowa City, Iowa
Internship
  • Flexible Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982-1983
    University of Nebraska
    Omaha, Nebraska
Residency
  • Orthopedic Surgery, 1983-1987
    Creighton/Nebraska Health Foundation
    Omaha, Nebraska
Fellowships
  • Willis-Larson Clinical Fellow, department of Hand/Microsurgery, 1987-1988
    Univeristy of Iowa
    Iowa City, IA