Thomas A. Bienz, M.D.

Dr. Aukerman joined Premier Bone & Joint Centers in 2006. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, Dr. Aukerman went on to complete his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. After an orthopedic surgery internship and residency at the same institution, he then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine and knee and shoulder surgery from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to his duties at Premier Bone & Joint Centers, Dr. Aukerman serves as the head team physician for the University of Wyoming Athletics.

Dr. Levene joined Premier Bone & Joint Centers in 2002. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dr. Levene received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, Colorado. He then went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, Davis, in Davis, California. After his residency, Dr. Levene underwent a fellowship in sports medicine and knee and shoulder surgery of the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Levene serves as the orthopedist for Laramie High School. Additional sports coverage experience includes team physician duties for UW, head team orthopedist for Ft. Lewis College, and U.S. ski team.

Dr. Bienz has been with Premier Bone & Joint Centers since 1999. After receiving his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. He then went on to complete a hand surgery fellowship from the Philadelphia Hand Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bienz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery.