Dr. Brian Blackwood is a board-certified orthopedic expert who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee, including Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted joint replacement. With extensive training in the latest joint replacement and revision techniques, Dr. Blackwood is dedicated to providing the advanced orthopedic care his patients need to get back to an active lifestyle. In addition to being Boulder’s first fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist, Dr. Blackwood is a nationally renowned robotic-assisted total joint surgeon. By specializing in this minimally invasive technique, he is able to reduce pain, restore mobility, and promote a quick return to normal activities for patients suffering from joint pain. Dr. Blackwood is also a certified national educator for robotic-arm assisted surgery and has trained hundreds of other providers in this technique. Originally from Montana, Dr. Blackwood joined BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine in 2013 after practicing at the Coon Joint Replacement Institute in St. Helena, California. Dr. Blackwood is MAKO certified.