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Brett Sachs, DPM, FACFAS is a gifted and compassionate foot and ankle surgeon practicing at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. After working in private practice for four years, Dr. Sachs joined Rocky Mountain Foot & Ankle Center in 2005. He is also part owner of the practice.

Besides the common foot and ankle complaints that bring patients to the practice – like ingrown toenails and heel pain – Dr. Sachs has extensive training and experience in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Sachs is board certified in foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Sachs earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at the University of Maryland and went on to complete his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1998. He then served a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, followed by an orthopedic trauma residency at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco in 2001. Dr. Sachs is a leader in his community and currently serves as faculty for the Highlands-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program. He has held various academic appointments for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Sachs is a nationally recognized lecturer and instructor of surgical skills workshops. Dr. Sachs has authored textbook chapters in trauma, ankle arthroscopy, and surgery in addition to several publications in peer reviewed clinical and surgical research journals, and expert opinion papers. He has a special interest in reconstructive surgery, the treatment of foot and ankle injuries, and cartilage restoration science. Dr. Sachs is also a manuscript peer reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and past president of the Colorado Foot & Ankle Society. Dr. Sachs currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Highlands Foot and Ankle Institute and Colorado State Podiatry Board.

Dr. Sachs is committed to providing the best possible treatments to relieve your foot and ankle pain and help get you back to your daily activities. In his spare time, Dr. Sachs is an avid sportsman and enjoys golf, skiing, hiking, tennis, and running. Dr. Sachs also loves spending time with his wife, daughter, son, and dog.

Matthew Paden, DPM, FACFAS not only serves patients from in and around Wheat Ridge, Colorado at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center; he’s also the president of the practice. Double board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, Dr. Paden offers a comprehensive range of podiatric services ranging from general treatments for conditions like hammertoes, ingrown toenails, and bunions to diabetic foot care and reconstructive and elective foot and ankle surgeries.

Dr. Paden has been practicing podiatric medicine for almost 30 years. He studied biology and human anatomy at the University of Maryland before completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. He served a foot and ankle surgical residency at Vencor Hospital -- now known as Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center -- in Denver. He also completed a prestigious diabetic foot fellowship at the Northern California Center for the Diabetic and Insensitive Foot.

Dr. Paden is the co-founder of the Highlands Foot and Ankle Institute. He’s also held various faculty appointments with the residency program at Highland/Presbyterian St. Luke’s. He’s a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and a former president of the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association.

As an avid sportsman, Dr. Paden knows how crucial it is to take good care of your feet. Outside of his practice, he is passionate about skiing, technical climbing, and mountain climbing. In fact, in 2008, he completed his final summit of all the Colorado mountains with peaks exceeding 14,000 feet.

Thomas Ehlers, DPM, AACFAS is the newest podiatrist on staff at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center in Arvada and Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Due to his extensive training, he is able to offer a comprehensive array of foot and ankle services. From heel pain and ingrown nails to ankle fractures, and reconstructive surgeries, Dr. Ehlers is comfortable seeing it all.

Dr. Ehlers studied integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley before earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Highlands/Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center in Denver, CO, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He is board qualified for both foot surgery and rearfoot/reconstructive surgery. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons as well as American Podiatric Medical Association.

Outside of practice, Dr. Ehlers has an active role in furthering the education of current residents at the Highlands/Presbyterian-St Luke's program. He likes to stay involved in research, particularly when it comes to opioids and pain management after injury or surgery. In his spare time, Dr. Ehlers enjoys specialty coffee, reading, and staying active while weight lifting and playing tennis or basketball.

As one of the double board-certified podiatrists who treats patients at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center in Evergreen and Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Dustin Kruse, DPM, MA, FACFAS offers a comprehensive array of podiatry services. He has extensive training and experience in reconstructive and trauma surgery, as well as elective surgery, general podiatric medicine, and diabetic foot care. 

Dr. Kruse studied chemistry, sports medicine, and bioethics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland before earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Kruse served his residency at Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, where he specialized in foot and ankle surgery and was chief resident. He's board-certified in both foot surgery and rearfoot/reconstructive surgery. He’s a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. 

Besides his practice, Dr. Kruse maintains an active role in research and academics as the research director and a member of the Residency Committee of the Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Podiatric Medicine and Surgery residency program. In his spare time, Dr. Kruse maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys cycling, hiking, climbing, skiing, and most other outdoor activities.

Thomas Ehlers, DPM, AACFAS is the newest podiatrist on staff at Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center in Arvada and Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Due to his extensive training, he is able to offer a comprehensive array of foot and ankle services. From heel pain and ingrown nails to ankle fractures, and reconstructive surgeries, Dr. Ehlers is comfortable seeing it all.

Dr. Ehlers studied integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley before earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Highlands/Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center in Denver, CO, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He is board qualified for both foot surgery and rearfoot/reconstructive surgery. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons as well as American Podiatric Medical Association.

Outside of practice, Dr. Ehlers has an active role in furthering the education of current residents at the Highlands/Presbyterian-St Luke's program. He likes to stay involved in research, particularly when it comes to opioids and pain management after injury or surgery. In his spare time, Dr. Ehlers enjoys specialty coffee, reading, and staying active while weight lifting and playing tennis or basketball.

Dr. Olivia Stransky, originally from northern California, graduated from the prestigous three year residency training program at Highlands/Presbyterian St. Lukes Podiatric Surgical Residency. Her studies began at the University of California Santa Cruz where she earned a BS in Health Sciences. Later she earned her Doctorate of Podiatric medicine at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt and completed her fourth year clinicals at Maricopa County Hospital in Phoeniz, Az. As a result of her residency training Dr Stransky developed a keen interest in sports medicine, the treatment of arthritis, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma, biomechanics and diabetic foot care. An avid runner, Dr. Stransky competes in ultra marathons. Weekends you can find her exploring the greater Denver area bike trails or in the high country. Other activities she enjoys includes downhill skiing, nordic skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing and climbing the 14ers.

Katherine Parodi, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, recognized by the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons. She is the owner of Pinnacle Foot and Ankle Clinic in Westminster, Colorado.

She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. She went on to earn her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, California, where she graduated with honors as a Pi Delta. 

Dr. Parodi successfully completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency program at Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s in Denver, Colorado, which focused on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, podiatric medicine, and limb salvage. This residency program is ranked in the top five in the United States. 

She has been practicing as a foot and ankle surgeon in Westminster, Colorado, since 2008, and she opened Pinnacle Foot and Ankle Clinic in 2011.

Dr. Parodi is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada. Although she is thankful for the experience of growing up in a fast-paced and ever-changing city, she is happy to call Colorado her home. 

When not caring for her patients, Dr. Parodi enjoys an amazing life filled with her two daughters, her two schnoodles, and lots of Colorado outdoor activities.

Jacob Stuart, DPM, is a foot and ankle surgeon officially recognized by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He serves patients at Pinnacle Foot and Ankle Clinic in Westminster, Colorado.

 Dr. Stuart received his Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a major in biochemistry. He went on to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Western University College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, California. 

He completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency program at Botsford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, wound care, limb salvage, and podiatric medicine. 

Dr. Stuart is a Southern California native, originally from Moorpark, California. After frequent visits to Colorado over the years, he is now pleased to call Colorado his home. 

When not working, Dr. Stuart enjoys participating in both summer and winter activities while maintaining a healthy balance between his personal and professional life.

Dr. Kornblith is a board-certified podiatrist and Colorado native. She is proud to be serving patients in her home state by welcoming new and existing patients to South Denver Podiatry PLLC. Dr. Kornblith obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Colorado State University and became a published medical researcher at the University of Colorado. Wanting more patient interaction, she redirected her passion for medicine. She earned her doctorate in podiatric medicine at Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She returned to Colorado and completed her podiatric medicine and RRA surgical residency at Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, serving Colorado’s veterans. Dr. Kornblith is board certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). She practices a team approach with her patients. A well-informed, collaborative approach is vital in providing the best medical treatment.

Dr. Emily Opp is a surgically trained foot and ankle specialist who is passionate about helping people optimize their health by treating all conditions of the lower extremity. Her number one priority is to address her patients’ conditions through a collaborative, evidence-based approach, where all conservative options are implemented prior to invasive modalities. Patient education is extremely important to Dr. Opp, and she prides herself in first educating her patients on current medical literature to then guide any decisions on treatment. Dr. Opp is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is accomplished in both forefoot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. Dr. Opp has a diverse interest in all aspects of foot and ankle health, ranging from preventative care to ingrown toenails to major reconstructive surgery.

Dr. John McGarry received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985 and established Foot Specialist Associates, PC in 1987. He is a past director of the Residency Training Program at Presbyterian/ St. Luke's Hospital, serving in this capacity from 1993 until 2004. He has been active in education at both the state and national levels throughout his career. Dr. McGarry is also a past president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.  

Dr. McGarry is married and has two adult children. He has a great love for the outdoors and for endurance sports. He has climbed all of the 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado at least once, is a fourth degree black belt in aikido and has also ridden his bicycle across the United States from the West Coast to the East Coast. Dr. McGarry is a devoted trail runner and has run many races including marathons and 100 mile races. He is most passionate about the Leadville 100 and has run that trail race on four different occasions. As a result of his own personal devotion to running, he feels a great commitment to treating athletes of all sports and abilities in addition to treating patients for other types of foot issues.

Currently, Dr. McGarry's interests include playing the guitar. He is a member of a local band and has played with his group at local venues. Dr. McGarry's professional affiliations include the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association, the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.