Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
Dr. Lauren Coe is originally from Toledo, OH. After high school, she attended Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI. During her time at Siena Heights, she was a collegiate athlete on the women's soccer team, published in two journal articles and won a national award for her scientific research. She graduated from Siena Heights University with honors and a BS in Biology. After college, she attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from KSUCPM with honors, an appointment into the Pi Delta National Honor Society, and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Dr. Coe then went on to complete a three year surgical residency at Mercy Health Regional Medical Center/Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Coe offers both conservative and surgical treatment options for any ailments affecting the lower extremities. She has had comprehensive training in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, dermatology of the lower extremity, trauma, elective surgery, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Coe is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive/Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. In her free time, Dr. Coe can be found enjoying the great outdoors with her husband and dogs.
Dr. Meghan Morgan (Blanchet) is a board-certified podiatrist dedicated to providing unparalleled quality of care, personalized for every patient. Through evidence-based medicine, she aims to provide quick relief as well as identify solutions for long-lasting results. Dr. Morgan is passionate about proactive and preventative foot and ankle care, and strives to empower her patients with thorough patient education. Since every person has different goals and life circumstances, Dr. Morgan believes in working with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan oriented to individual patient goals.
Dr. Morgan completed her podiatric medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences in southern California, where she earned several awards and scholarships, and graduated in the top of her class. She completed her residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Center in northern Virginia. At Inova, she performed over 1700 procedures, receiving extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including ankle arthroscopy, adult and pediatric reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery including minimally invasive techniques, limb salvage, total ankle arthroplasty, as well as trauma and reconstructive plastic surgery. She has co-authored multiple research posters presented at national conferences, and remains committed to staying at the forefront of her field. Dr. Morgan is ABFAS board certified in foot surgery and is board certified, ABPM. She was originally drawn to podiatry and sports medicine through her experience as a Division I collegiate runner at Gonzaga University.
Dr. Morgan is originally from Gig Harbor, WA. She enjoys staying active through pilates, yoga, and running. In her free time, she enjoys sharing activities with her husband, Jay, such as hiking and biking, trying new restaurants, DIY house projects, and watching live sports.
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.
Dr. Lauren Coe is originally from Toledo, OH. After high school, she attended Siena Heights University in Adrian, MI. During her time at Siena Heights, she was a collegiate athlete on the women's soccer team, published in two journal articles and won a national award for her scientific research. She graduated from Siena Heights University with honors and a BS in Biology. After college, she attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from KSUCPM with honors, an appointment into the Pi Delta National Honor Society, and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Dr. Coe then went on to complete a three year surgical residency at Mercy Health Regional Medical Center/Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Coe offers both conservative and surgical treatment options for any ailments affecting the lower extremities. She has had comprehensive training in wound care, diabetic limb salvage, dermatology of the lower extremity, trauma, elective surgery, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Coe is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive/Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. In her free time, Dr. Coe can be found enjoying the great outdoors with her husband and dogs.
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