Education
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences – College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry – Magna Cum Laude
- Dean’s List: 1987-1991
- Alpha Epsilon Delta – Honors Pre-Medical Society
- Recipient Insignis and Presidential Scholarship
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
- Passed Part I – July 1993
- Passed Part II – March 1995
- Passed PM Lexis – June 1996
Post Graduate Training
Western Iowa Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak, Iowa. Director – Daniel Hake, DPM, FACFAS, July 1996-June 1997
- PSR-16
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Osceola, Iowa. Director – Richard Spencer, DPM, FACFAS, July 1995-June 1996
- Primary Podiatric Medical Residency (PPMR)
Board Certification
- Board Certified ABPS & AAPSM
- Board Qualified ABPOPPM
Professional Experience
Boulder County Foot & Ankle, PC, Boulder, Colorado
- President and Owner
- June 2009 – present
Boulder Surgery Center
- Board of Directors
- 2006 – Present
Boulder Community Health Wound Healing Center
- Podiatric Director 2015 – Present
Colorado Ambulatory Surgical Center Association (CASCA)
- Board Member 2016 – Present
Neuropathy Center of Boulder County
- Medical Director 2016 – Present
P3 MD/PT Partners
- Physician Consultant 2014 – Present
Co-Medical Director for Ironman Boulder 70.3 Triathlon Series
- 2011 – 2013
Tx Xchange
- Advisory Board Member
- On-line Healthcare Co.
Foot & Ankle Care of Boulder County, LLC, Boulder, Colorado
- Partner with Tom Shonka, DPM, FACFAS
- July 1997 – May 2009
Distinctions/Honors
- Winner of American Academy of Podiatric SPorts Medicine writing contest 1994
- National Alumni Admissions Counselor – University of Detroit September 1991-present
ACLS Certified - Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Published Papers
- “Ankle Arthroscopy for Soccer Injuries” in the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Newsletter, June 1994
- “Herpes Zoster with Lower Extremity Paralysis”, September 1996
- “Achilles Tendo Xanthomas: A Case Report” accepted by JAPMA, Nov 1996
Research
- 1 of 4 National Researchers for Brooks Running Shoe Co. – data not yet completed for publication
- Co-Authored “Verrucae Plantaris: Treatment with a Formulin Solution” with submission to JAPMA, May 1994
Experience
- Internship – Dow Corning, Health and Environmental Science Department, Midland, Michigan August 1989 – January 1992
- Independently set up an invitro spectrophotometric assay for the quantification of DNA from silicon effected cells
Professional Organizations
- American Podatric Medical Association
- Colorado Podiatric Medical Association
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
- Associate, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- Associate, American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine