Dr. Kulvinder Sachar, MD

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Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery ·

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51 y/o

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Dr. Kulvinder Sachar, MD is a hand and upper extremity surgery specialist in Englewood, CO and has been practicing for 21 years. He specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, sports medicine orthopedic joint reconstruction, and more.Read his story

Hand Surgery Associates

601 E Hampden Ave Ste 500

Englewood, CO 80113

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
American Republic
Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Assurant Health
Beech Street (Multiplan)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Cenpatico Behavioral Health
Cigna
Cofinity
Commercial Insurance Company
Community Health Network
CompCare
+ 27 More

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Sachar performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Trigger Finger

high

more than 86% of peers

normal

more than 78% of peers

Dupuytren's Contracture Injection

normal

more than 77% of peers

Dr. Sachar's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.

Dr. Sachar's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Sachar "Dr. Sachar has been with Hand Surgery Associates since 1997. He has maintained a lifelong passion for learning and teaching. He has served as an associate editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery since 1999, has been a reviewer for the journal Current Orthopedic Practice since 2009 and has been an examiner for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery since 2010. Dr. Sachar served on the State of Colorado Cumulative Trauma Task Force Committee in 2009. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society and the Sigma XI Scientific Research Honor Society. Dr. Sachar has had numerous publications in peer review journals and continues to lecture both locally and nationally. Dr. Sachar enjoys all aspects of Hand and Elbow surgery but has special interests in elbow arthritis, elbow ligament reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy, compressive nerve syndromes, distal radius fractures, work related injuries, sports related injuries, and hand arthritis.Dr. Sachar enjoys all that Colorado has to offer. Over the years he has completed three marathons, the Pikes Peak Ascent, the Triple Bypass, Ride the Rockies, the Tough Mudder and awaits his next challenge. As an avid biker, runner, crossfit athlete, skier and hiker, Dr. Sachar understands the importance of athletics from recreational to professional and uses his background to customize his care for the Colorado athlete."

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Sachar "Dr. Sachar enjoys all aspects of Hand and Elbow surgery but has special interests in elbow arthritis, elbow ligament reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy, compressive nerve syndromes, distal radius fractures, work related injuries, sports related injuries, and hand arthritis."

18 Specialties

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Adult Orthopedic Surgery
Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery
Joint Replacement & Reconstruction Orthopedics
Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Arthroscopy
Orthopedic Fracture Care
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Plastic Surgery of the Hand
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction

2 Board Certifications

Hand Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
Orthopedic Surgery
Accredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*

62 Conditions Treated

Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Cancer
Carpal Fractures
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytren's Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Extremity Malunions
Extremity Nonunion
Foot Conditions
Fracture
Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Infections
Joint Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Muscle Diseases
Nerve Diseases
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Occupational Injuries
Orthopedic Trauma
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteomyelitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve
Pseudoarthrosis
Pulled Muscles
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Skin Lesion
Sports Injuries
Sprain
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tendon Disorders
Tendonitis
Trigger Finger
Work-Related Injuries
Wrist Disorders
Wrist Fracture

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32 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Dupuytren's Contracture Injection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Surgery
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Block, Somatic
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement

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Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Colorado.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1986
The Albany Medical College
Medical School | Graduated 1990
Rhode Island Hospital
Internship Hospital | Completed 1991
Rhode Island Hospital
Residency Hospital | Completed 1996
Indiana University School Of Medicine Graduate Credentialing
Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1997

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll
Harold C. Wiggers Award, 1990
Haffenreffer Fellowship Award, 1995
AOA Medical Honor Society, 1988
Sigma XI Scientific Research Honor Society, 1988

Media & Publications

Ulnar-Sided Wrist Pain, 2008
Ulnar Nerve Reconstruction, Hand Surgery, 2004
Fractures of the Hand, ASSH Manual of Hand Surgery, 2010
Instructional Course Lecture: Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain: Low Back Pain of the Wrist, 2004
Visit our website for more information www.hsacolorado.com,

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Sachar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sachar

4.0

Based on 59 reviews

5 Stars	72.88135593220339%	(43)
4 Stars	1.694915254237288%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	3.389830508474576%	(2)
1 Star	22.033898305084747%	(13)

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From the front office to the nursing staff to meeting Dr. Sachar were all a very nice experience. Everyone was professional and efficient. Dr Sachar could not have been nicer or more personable. He explained my procedure in detail and then had his staff attendant to all the scheduling matters....Read More

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