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Marc House, DPM, is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon who has more than 15 years of experience helping patients with a variety of foot and ankle problems. At Kinetic Foot and Ankle in Aurora, Colorado, Dr. House and his staff create custom recovery plans for each patient with a focus on personalized care and improving quality of life. He has a grounded and pragmatic approach to medicine, and believes in comprehensive patient care.  

Dr. House studied for his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, graduating in 1997. He went to the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University, Iowa, then completed his surgical residency at Westview Hospital, Indianapolis. Dr. House was chief resident during his last year in this rigorous residency consisting of a high volume of trauma and reconstruction, primarily working through the Indiana University Hospital System. Dr. House was certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 2008 and recertified in 2018.

Dr. House gained valuable experience during his time working as a foot and ankle surgeon at the Podiatry Associates of Indiana, Indianapolis, before opening Kinetic Foot and Ankle Clinic in Aurora, Colorado, in the summer of 2018. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. House is affiliated with the Sky Ridge Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Medical Center of Aurora.

Dr. House is also a committed environmentalist, striving to achieve zero waste at Kinetic Foot and Ankle Clinic. When he is not in the office, he enjoys reading about our vast universe, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors with his two children.

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.

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.

Erik J. Thelander, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon proudly serving the greater Denver area. Dr. Thelander has been in private practice since 2002 and continues to provide high-quality, patient-centered care at Centennial Foot and Ankle Specialists in Aurora, Colorado.

A native of Jamestown, New York, Dr. Thelander began his path toward medicine at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in biology, he went on to earn his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thelander proceeded to pursue his surgical training during a two-year residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.

He’s board-certified in forefoot and rearfoot surgery and has specialized training in the minimally invasive HyProCure® procedure for foot alignment.

Dr. Thelander is committed to providing patients with a professional, efficient, and pleasant experience. In addition to his skill and expertise, patients value Dr. Thelander for his friendly and helpful approach to medicine. He listens attentively to his patients’ concerns and makes sure they receive the best treatment.

Outside of podiatry, Dr. Thelander loves skiing, playing golf, motorcycling, and hiking with his spouse and two wonderful boys.

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. 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.

Kevin Blue, DPM, FACFAS, is a sports medicine fellowship-trained surgical podiatrist that is double-board certified. He is dedicated to providing advanced care for foot and ankle conditions in patients of all ages, including young children, teens, and seniors.

At Colorado Foot + Ankle Sports Medicine in Parker, Colorado, Dr. Blue offers a comprehensive array of care options customized for each patient’s unique needs, including treatments for:

• Bunions
• Heel pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Foot and ankle trauma
• Sports injuries

With a practice that’s just a stone’s throw from mountains, forests, and fields of the greater Denver area, Dr. Blue stays abreast of innovative and novel treatments aimed at helping active patients stay active, using state-of-the-art techniques to diagnose and manage all sorts of foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Typically, patients at his practice are treated first with conservative, non-surgical options to improve biomechanics, progressing to surgical treatment only when those other options are ineffective in providing long-term, meaningful relief.

Dr. Blue is a double-board certified Parker, Colorado Podiatrist, and is fully qualified in the forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. He completed his medical degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University, followed by a three-year surgical residency at Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s in Denver, where he performed more than 2,400 surgical procedures with an emphasis on traumatic injuries and reconstruction. In addition, he completed a one-year fellowship in sports medicine podiatry, treating patients of all ages, including children.

Dr. Blue is committed to providing patient-centered care and treatment programs tailored to the specific needs of each patient, in addition to providing education and information to help patients play an active role in their care. His practice helps athletes of all levels, including student-athletes, recover from injuries and other foot- and ankle-related issues so they can enjoy a rapid return to the activities they love.

Dr. Blue enjoys meeting new patients from Parker, Colorado and the greater Denver area. The practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Ryan Muchowski, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon practicing at Colorado Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine in Parker, Colorado. 

Dr. Muchowski received his doctorate from the California School of Podiatric Medicine located in San Francisco, California. Dr. Muchowski completed his three-year residency training in podiatric medicine and surgery at Coney Island Hospital. During his residency, Dr. Muchowski received extensive surgical training from bunion and hammertoe correction to more complicated rearfoot and ankle fractures. Dr. Muchowski received additional training, completing a year-long fellowship in advanced wound care in Brooklyn, New York. 

Dr. Muchowski is currently board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as board qualified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Muchowski has a particular interest in aesthetic surgery of the foot in addition to diagnosing and treating all congenital and acquired foot and ankle deformities, as well as sports medicine-related pathologies and injuries. 

Dr. Muchowski is well experienced in the most advanced treatment techniques for soft tissue pathology, such as plantar fasciitis and tendonitis/bursitis, including shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and amniotic regenerative injections, which are all advanced, conservative treatments for eliminating pain, swelling, and inflammation while allowing soft tissue to heal. Dr. Muchowski has extensive knowledge of the loss of cushioning in the feet and offers the treatment in the loss of fat pad atrophy with injectable fillers to the feet. 

Dr. Muchowski is originally from the Midwest, growing up in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Dr. Muchowski’s calm Midwestern demeanor really allows him to foster a strong doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Muchowski’s commitment to his patients is to provide exceptional and compassionate care as he imparts the most innovative and up-to-date treatments available.

Dr. Jessica Herzog provides exceptional foot and ankle care as a Board-Certified foot and ankle surgeon at Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care in located in Castle Rock, CO & Highlands Ranch, CO. Dr. Herzog earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, graduating magna cum laude. She also earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, graduating summa cum laude. She then earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at The Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. She then completed her comprehensive foot ankle surgical residency program at the Highlands/ Presbyterian St. Luke’s Program in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Herzog is dedicated to providing exceptional care for all of her patients, which involves taking several factors into consideration to create a treatment plan. She bases this personalized plan on the patient’s lifestyle, living situation, and long-term plans/goals. Dr. Herzog also shows a strong commitment to the Castle Rock and surrounding community as a whole by participating in local events, including races, chamber events and at her local church.

Dr. Herzog, who grew up in Ohio, enjoys spending time outdoors and participating in activities such as running, road/mountain biking, playing tennis and hiking. When she’s not busy doing outdoor activities, she enjoys cooking, traveling and playing the piano. She also embraces the time she spends on her ranch in Larkspur, working outside and caring for her chickens. She loves doing these things alongside her husband, son and daughter.

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In her professional life, Dr. Pollard is a Board Certified podiatric physician specializing in lower extremity diagnoses, treatment, and after care. Dr. Pollard completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Denver before attending Midwestern University where she graduated as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. After Midwestern, Dr. Pollard completed Denver's rigorous 3-year Highlands Podiatric Residency Program and has amassed thousands of hours of surgical and clinical treatment experience. Dr. Pollard takes a family focused approach to her practice making sure that her patients are comfortable, confident, and prepared for the treatment plan that she recommends and is sure to adjust strategies based on patient feedback as they heal.

Away from the office, Dr. Pollard has three wonderful children with her husband Neil and loves spending time outdoors with her family. Dr. Pollard trains and races in running and multi-sport events and is a 2x Ironman Finisher! She also enjoys traveling to new places and exploring all that new destinations have to offer.

She is very excited to meet you and to discuss how she can help start you on the road to recovery in regards to your foot and ankle care.

Dr. Evan Smith is a foot and ankle surgeon providing personalized, high-quality care to the Castle Rock community as a physician with Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care.

Dr. Smith received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University. He then went on to earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, where he received The American Board of Podiatric Medicine Graduate Merit Award. Following medical school, he completed a three-year foot and ankle surgical residency program at Legacy Health in Portland, Oregon, gaining comprehensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Smith takes pride in connecting with his patients and providing personalized care to get patients back to the activities they love. His treatment plans take the whole patient into account, considering a patient’s goals, lifestyle, and activity level, in order to provide the best solutions to address their needs.

Outside of work, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife, young daughter, and golden retriever. A former collegiate soccer player, he is a passionate sports fan, but now spends most of his training time running and cycling. He is also an avid hiker, back packer and traveler, and enjoys exploring the beautiful outdoors and new places. Having met his wife while working at a summer camp in Southern Colorado, he was excited to return to this great state to join the exceptional group of physicians at Castle Rock Foot and Ankle Care.

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. 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. Zyzda has been practicing in Denver since 1989. He received his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines and attended the Veterans Administration Podiatric Surgical Residency in Denver, Co. with special emphasis on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, advanced wound care, severe infections, and preventing amputations in diabetics. Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Dr Zyzda’s continued training includes endoscopic surgery, shock wave therapy, and laser surgery. Dr. Zyzda gives back to his profession in 3 main ways: 1) teaches residents from the PSL Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency 2) member of the Residency Executive Advisory Board for PSL Foot and Ankle Surgical residency, and 3) member of the Medical executive Committee for Summit View Surgical Center. He is a former foot and ankle specialist for the Denver Nuggets Basketball Team.