Pediatric Trauma Medical Director
Dr. Bensard is a Colorado native who earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed residency training in General Surgery and additional training in critical care and vascular surgery, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at Columbus Children’s Hospital.
He has served as Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Denver Health, Director of Trauma at Children’s Hospital, and Professor of Surgery at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Pediatric Surgery.
Dr. Bensard is widely published, active in national surgical societies, and has received multiple national teaching and professional awards.

Prior to joining the University of Colorado, Dr. Moulton served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine, where he spent nearly two decades building an exceptional career in pediatric surgery. In 2007, he joined the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado, where he served as Professor of Surgery with Tenure and held numerous leadership roles in pediatric trauma and burn care.
With nearly 30 years of experience in pediatric surgery, trauma, and burn care, Dr. Moulton brings a wealth of clinical expertise, innovation, and academic achievement. We are thrilled to welcome him to Denver Health and look forward to the contributions he will make to our patients, families, and clinical teams.
Outside of work, Dr. Moulton enjoys sailing expeditions with his wife and spending time with family and friends.
