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  • Denver Foot & Ankle Clinic Pc

    Distance: 9.46 mi
    401 W Hampden Pl
    #260
    Englewood, CO 80110
  • Scott Taylor, D.P.M.

    Scott Taylor, D.P.M.

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    340 E 1st Ave Ste 250
    Broomfield, CO 80020
  • Christina Garvin, DPM
    700 Points

    Christina Garvin, DPM

    Littleton Foot and Ankle Clinic
    Distance: 11.03 mi
    10268 W Centennial Rd
    #104
    Littleton, CO 80127
  • James Pettet DPM Pc Inc

    Distance: 11.03 mi
    151 W Mineral Ave Ste 110
    Littleton, CO 80120
  • Keith a Naftulin, DPM, Pc

    Distance: 11.03 mi
    6169 S Balsam Way
    270
    Littleton, CO 80123
  • Keith Naftulin, DPM

    Keith Naftulin, DPM

    Distance: 11.03 mi
    6169 S Balsam Way
    Ste 290
    Littleton, CO 80123
  • James Pettet, DPM

    James Pettet, DPM

    Distance: 11.03 mi
    151 W Mineral Ave Ste 110
    Littleton, CO 80120
  • Sarah Benjamin

    Distance: 11.03 mi
    7780 S Broadway Ste 255
    Littleton, CO 80122
  • Dr Jay Dworkin Pc

    Distance: 13.27 mi
    1550 S Potomac St Ste 380
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Jay Dworkin DPM

    Jay Dworkin DPM

    Distance: 13.27 mi
    1550 S Potomac St Ste 380
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Hugh W. Murray d.p.m., P.C.

    Distance: 13.27 mi
    14991 E Hampden Avenue
    Suite #170
    Aurora, CO 80014
  • Metropolitan Foot and Ankle Specialist

    Distance: 13.27 mi
    1421 S Potomac St
    Suite 120
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Hugh Murray, DPM

    Hugh Murray, DPM

    Distance: 13.27 mi
    14991 E Hampden Ave
    Suite 170
    Aurora, CO 80014
  • Thomas Savage, DPM

    Thomas Savage, DPM

    Distance: 13.27 mi
    1421 S Potomac St
    Suite #120
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Jonathon  Scott, DPM

    Jonathon Scott, DPM

    Highlands Foot and Ankle Clinic
    Distance: 15.74 mi
    66 W Springer Dr
    Ste. #314
    Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
  • Jonathon Scott, DPM

    Jonathon Scott, DPM

    Distance: 15.74 mi
    9330 S University Blvd
    Suite 150
    Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
  • Centennial Foot & Ankle Specialists

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    14000 E Arapahoe Road
    Centennial, CO 80112
  • Synergy Healthcare Systems, Inc

    Distance: 16.74 mi
    7180 E Orchard Rd Ste 108
    Centennial, CO 80111
  • Elite Foot & Ankle Center Pc

    Distance: 18.57 mi
    9898 Rosemont Ave
    Suite 103
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Cameron Field, DPM

    Cameron Field, DPM

    Distance: 18.57 mi
    10103 Ridgegate Pkwy
    Suite 345
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Foot and Ankle Center of Colorado P.C.

    Distance: 18.57 mi
    10103 Ridgegate Pkwy
    Ste g12
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Sharp Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, LLC

    Distance: 18.57 mi
    10103 Ridgegate Pkwy
    309
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Summit Foot and Ankle, LLC

    Distance: 18.57 mi
    10103 Ridgegate Pkwy
    Suite 345
    Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • John Jachimiak, DPM 120 Points

    John Jachimiak, DPM

    Distance: 20.01 mi
    2575 Pearl St
    Suite 240
    Boulder, CO 80302
  • Boulder Valley Foot & Ankle Clinic Pc

    Distance: 20.01 mi
    3000 Center Green Dr
    Suite 210
    Boulder, CO 80301
  • Foot and Ankle Care of Boulder County, LLC

    Distance: 20.01 mi
    1400 28th St
    Suite 2
    Boulder, CO 80303
  • Kristine Hoffman, DPM

    Kristine Hoffman, DPM

    Distance: 20.01 mi
    3000 Center Green Dr
    Suite 210
    Boulder, CO 80301
  • Kyle Haffner, DPM

    Kyle Haffner, DPM

    Distance: 20.35 mi
    1606 Prairie Center Pkwy
    Suite 170
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • Platte Valley Foot and Ankle Clinic P.C.

    Distance: 20.35 mi
    36 S 18th Ave Ste H
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • James Yakel, DPM

    James Yakel, DPM

    Distance: 20.35 mi
    36 S 18th Ave Ste H
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • Cynthia Classen, DPM

    Cynthia Classen, DPM

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    18801 E Mainstreet Ste 190
    Parker, CO 80134
  • William Farrett, DPM

    William Farrett, DPM

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    18801 E Main St
    Parker, CO 80134
  • Front Range Foot and Ankle Clinic LLC

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    10259 South Parker Rd
    Suite 200a
    Parker, CO 80134
  • Daniel Mallett, DPM

    Daniel Mallett, DPM

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    10259 South Parker Rd
    Suite 200
    Parker, CO 80134
  • Peak Performance Foot & Ankle LLC

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    9397 Crown Crest Blvd
    Suite #230
    Parker, CO 80138
  • Total Foot and Ankle Clinic of Parker LLC

    Distance: 23.97 mi
    17733 Cottonwood Drive
    Parker, CO 80134

Foot and Ankle Surgeon Info

Foot and Ankle Surgeon Summary:

A foot and ankle surgeon is a medical doctor, either an MD (Medical Doctor) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy), who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with orthopedic disorders of or injury to the foot and ankle including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin.

Conditions Treated Include:



Musculoskeletal problems, including fractures, breaks, dislocations, sprains and torn ligaments
• Conditions requiring joint replacements
• Bunions, hammer toes, mallet toes, arthritic toes, intoeing and outtoeing
• Infections, tumors, inflammatory diseases and nerve disorders including plantar warts, plantar fasciitis and cartilage and tendon damage from rheumatoid arthritis
• Congenital deformities including clubfoot and flat foot
• Diabetic foot problems
• Foot and ankle arthritis
Joint, tendon and muscle pain of the foot and ankle

Procedures and Treatments:


Medical and rehabilitative procedures and treatments performed include treatment of sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, therapy for diabetic foot conditions and treatment of trauma to the foot and ankle. Procedures and treatments include:

• Soft Tissue and bone reconstruction surgery
• Orthotics
• Fracture surgery
• Bunion removal
• Ankle fusion and ankle replacement
• Treatment of fungal infections

Education:


To achieve this degree, a physician must have completed four years of medical school and five years of accredited graduate medical education, known as a residency, in orthopedic surgery. Many foot and ankle surgeons have also completed advanced fellowship training in this specialty. There are about 650 residency programs available in 170 accredited programs. The orthopedics field is extremely competitive and most candidates for residencies, including foot and ankle, graduate at the top of their medical school classes.

Certifications:


Foot and ankle surgeons are board certified by either the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (MDs) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (DOs), and must maintain membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). To be certified as a specialist by the AAOS, candidates must have completed an orthopedic residency, performed orthopedic surgery for two years and passed the board’s written and oral examinations.

Professional Society Membership:


The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a medical specialty society for foot and ankle surgeons. All members must have completed both four years of medical and five years of residency training in orthopedic surgery, and most also have completed a year-long advanced fellowship program in treatment and surgery for the foot and ankle.


Foot and Ankle Surgeon FAQs:

Why might I see a foot and ankle surgeon?
You might see a foot and ankle surgeon for: break, sprain or fracture, congenital foot deformity, traumatic injury, diabetic foot, infections, arthritic problems, inflammation of the foot, bunions, hammertoes and any other injury or deformity in this area.

How do I find a foot and ankle surgeon in my area?
To find a foot and ankle surgeon you can ask your primary care physician for recommendations or look on Wellness.com and other practitioner review websites. When you call the surgeon’s office, be sure to ask questions about medical school training, accredited residency, areas of specialty and experience in performing your specific surgery or treatment.

If I see a foot and ankle surgeon, will I also need to see other doctors?
Your foot and ankle surgeon may need to work with other specialties regarding your condition. This could include an internist, pediatrician, vascular surgeon, radiologist, oncologist or endocrinologist.


Foot and Ankle Surgeon Related Terms:
foot, podiatry, orthotics, rheumatoid arthritis, physical therapy, bunionectomies, bunions, blisters, clubfoot, flat feet, tarsal coalitions, laser surgery, malleolar fractures, tibial pilon fractures, calcaneus fractures, navicular injuries, midfoot injuries, metatarsal fractures, phalangeal fractures, foot deformity, diabetic foot disorders, hallux valgus