Austin Heare MD

Austin Heare, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center specializing in orthopaedic trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction. He cares for patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries, focusing on fracture repair, limb reconstruction, and recovery after traumatic injury, with additional emphasis on hip and knee replacement and joint reconstruction when needed. Dr. Heare earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Colorado State University and completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, followed by fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma at the University of Minnesota (Regions Hospital). Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Heare also serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is the Site Director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Denver Health Medical Center and participates in fellowship education as faculty within the orthopedic trauma training programs. He has previously held academic and clinical roles in Miami, where he practiced orthopedic traumatology at a major trauma center. Dr. Heare provides care in English.