Meet Charles A. Gottlob, MD

Dr. Charles Gottlob is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and president of Panorama Orthopedic and Spine Center, specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder. His expertise encompasses comprehensive care for athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to professional competitors.

Dr. Gottlob has particular expertise in shoulder replacement surgery, having performed thousands of total shoulder replacement procedures throughout his career. He combines his extensive sports medicine practice with advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques, offering patients both non-surgical and surgical treatment options tailored to their specific needs and activity goals.

His patient care approach emphasizes getting athletes back to their sport safely and effectively, drawing from his extensive experience as a team physician for professional sports teams and his current role serving the University of Denver and Colorado School of Mines athletic departments. Dr. Gottlob stays at the forefront of orthopedic sports medicine through continued research, publishing, and lecturing on current advancements in the field.

His commitment to advancing the field is demonstrated through his ongoing contributions to medical literature and education within the orthopedic community.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1982-1985
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology, with High Distinction

Medical School

  • UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 1986-1990

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 1990-1995

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA 1995-1996

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doc (2023, 2024)
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Team physician: University of Denver, Colorado School of Mines, Evergreen High School, Regis University, Jefferson County High School
  • Former head team physician: Chicago Wolves (AHL, 1996–2001), Hubbard Street Dance Company (1998–2001)
  • Former orthopedic consultant: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL, 1998–2001), Chicago Bears (NFL, 2000–2001)
  • President, Panorama Orthopedic and Spine Center
  • Co-Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Panorama Orthopedics
  • OrthoColorado Hospital Board Member
  • UMP National Board Member
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

Charles A. Gottlob, MD Quick Facts

Expertise

  • Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee
  • Shoulder replacement surgery (primary, revision, reverse)
  • Reconstructive surgery
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Dr. Gottlob's Reviews

Juan Apodaca
June 4, 2026

It was a great visit with Dr Gottlob very professional and seemed very concerned about my questions a big difference from the other doctor I seen at Orthopedics strongly do not recommend him Dr Johnson

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Carlo Perri
May 20, 2026

Dr Gottlob is a great doctor. He performed my shoulder surgery and I am recovering well His staff is also friendly and helpful.

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Mitch Moffett
April 22, 2026

Dr Gottlob has performed 3 surgeries on me. I give Panorama 5 stars (out of 5) for my patient experience. I give Dr Gottlob and his team even higher ratings for the quality of care that I have received. Dr Gottlob, Molly, Brian and Diego truly car…

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Lou Ann Berlin
April 19, 2026

Very patient. Listens and answers questions. I am very pleased with my new shoulder

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Janet Moore
April 18, 2026

I have had 3 knee surgeries with Dr. Gottlob over the past 15 years and could not be more pleased with him and his entire team.

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Darcy Copeland
November 22, 2025

The care is fine. Notoriously late. At my last appointment somebody finally came in to see me after I had been waiting in the exam room for 40 minutes. My time is valuable too

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Resources

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Shoulder Replacement Guidebook