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Steven Rothenberg

Sports Medicine

Steven Rothenberg, MD

Chief of Pediatric Surgery, HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital

Denver, CO

Dr. Steven Rothenberg is a board-certified pediatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery for infants and children, serving as Chief of Pediatric Surgery at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He primarily treats complex congenital anomalies and surgical conditions in neonates, premature infants, and pediatric patients, including tracheo-esophageal fistula (TEF), esophageal atresia, appendicitis, umbilical hernia, and thoracic disorders requiring s

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1+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
  • Pediatric Surgery (American Board of Surgery)

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado — Medical School
  • University of Colorado — Residency, General Surgery
  • The Cardiothoracic Centre-Liverpool — Fellowship, General Thoracic Surgery
  • Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital — Fellowship, Pediatric Surgery

Peer Recognition

  • American Academy of PediatricsWilliam E. Ladd Medal

    2025

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

  • Healthgrades5280 Magazine Top Doc
  • HealthgradesBest Doctors in U.S.

    1998-2010 (13 years)

  • HealthgradesOutstanding Patient Experience Award

    2023-2025 (3 years)

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

  • Chief of Pediatric Surgery, HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionConcussionMusculoskeletal Conditions

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's / Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital
  • HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Pediatric Surgery

Languages

English

Experience

1+ years in practice