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Dr. Lauren Molchan, DPM, is a skilled and compassionate podiatrist practicing at Foot Specialist Associates in Denver, Colorado. 

Dr. Molchan began her undergraduate education at the University of Tennessee, where she pole vaulted on their women’s track team. She later graduated from Moravian College with her BS in biology, where she continued her collegiate athletic career. She then worked in clinical research at UCLA, where she developed her interest in surgery. Her combined passion for sports and medicine led her to pursue her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery from the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California.

Dr. Molchan completed her three-year foot and ankle surgery residency in Denver, Colorado, at Highlands-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and served as chief resident in her final year. Her training involved exposure to all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. She is the youngest member of the board of directors for the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association and participates in training surgical residents as an attending in the Denver area. Dr. Molchan has a passion for global medicine and has co-founded a global reconstructive surgery medical program that will be traveling to Moyobamba, Peru July 2022. The program was established to provide surgical care to children with disabilities or neglected trauma, as well as physician training and education to local providers. 

She enjoys treating a wide variety of foot and ankle pathologies, including sports injuries, trauma, pediatrics, forefoot and rearfoot deformities, arthroscopy, arthritic conditions, and total joint replacement. Her mission is to provide superior comprehensive foot and ankle care while adhering to principles of focused and patient-centered care. She believes the best outcomes are achieved when both the patient and physician work as a team. She is excited to serve the greater Denver community that she trained in. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and painting.

Dr. Jay H. Dworkin is a podiatrist in Aurora, Colorado. He is board-experienced and board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is highly skilled in working with patients of all ages and backgrounds who have both simple and complex foot and ankle conditions.

Dr. Dworkin was born and raised in Cleveland. He attended Ohio State University and majored in chemistry. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, moved to Colorado after graduating, and has never left.

He's passionate about all phases of foot and ankle medicine and enjoys being in a group practice. Dr. Dworkin also enjoys educating patients and giving them the freedom to make informed choices about their health. He emphasizes therapies and procedures that deliver safe and effective results.

In his spare time, he enjoys golf, sailing, skiing, and especially spending time with his three daughters and seven wonderful grandchildren.

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. 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.

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.

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.