Highlands Ranch – November 04, 2026 -- Families in Colorado can now get pediatric orthopedic care, sports medicine, imaging, therapy and athletic training at one site, with same-day appointments offered. Children's Hospital Colorado has opened its new Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Highlands Ranch, built for pediatric orthopedic patients and competitive youth athletes.
Eleven programs share one address
The center houses the General Orthopedics, Fracture, Hand and Upper Extremity, Hip, Spine, Foot and Ankle, and Cerebral Palsy programs. It also hosts the Sports Medicine Center, Sports Nutrition and Sports Medicine Physical Therapy programs. The newest addition is a flagship Sports Performance Program.
These services were previously offered at the hospital's nearby Centennial and South Campus locations. The Highlands Ranch center combines them with a streamlined referral process.
A gym, court and field sit below the clinics
The clinics are on the upper level. The lower level has a full-sized gym, a basketball court and a sports field for training, therapy and performance work. According to the hospital, the space and equipment are tailored to young athletes' developmental needs, helping them build strength, movement and endurance.
The care path runs from injury prevention and diagnosis through rehabilitation, recovery and return to play.
Doctors point to care closer to home
Jay Albright, MD, surgical director of Sports Medicine at Children's Colorado, said growing bones, muscles and joints "require specialized care." He said expanding access closer to home can help more children stay active and healthy.
Suzy Jaeger, the hospital's senior vice president and chief patient experience and access officer, said having orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, therapists and performance specialists together creates a seamless experience for families.
The center began seeing patients and athletes at 7 a.m. MT on opening day.