Osteoarthritis of Foot near Lakewood, CO

Care Philosophy: Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists specializes in providing comprehensive sports medicine services including the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries. Regardless of the level of the athlete, recreational, high school, college, and professionals, we strive to provide the highest quality, state-of-the-art health care services. A testament to the quality of our sports medicine program is the large number of high-level athletes that we?ve returned to peak performance.

Biography: Dr. Gary Schmidt is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon specializing in post-traumatic reconstruction of the foot and ankle, foot and ankle deformity in adults and athletic injuries. He also treats patients with common foot problems, including bunions and heel pain. Dr. Schmidt has more than three decades of clinical experience and has been active in teaching and research with publication in various medical journals. Dr. Schmidt also gained valuable sports medicine experience while working with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Expos as well as serving as a team physician for the McGill hockey team. Dr. Schmidt performed a total ankle replacement on me one year ago. It has truly changed my life. After 15 years of limping in pain, with little results from another doctor, I found Dr. Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is committed to providing the highest quality surgical care that reduces risk of complications, while minimizing pain and recovery time. Often using minimally invasive and arthroscopic technology and techniques, many of Dr. Schmidt's patients benefit from reduced blood loss, fewer complications, decreased pain, shorter recovery times and minimal scarring. Since the replacement of my ankle with the latest in technology, I can already walk with grace and confidence. Pain is minimal, and I'm told as I complete my PT, it will all get even better. After earning his medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in Saskatoon, Canada, Dr. Schmidt completed an internship and an orthopedic residency at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He then furthered his training with a foot and ankle fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After practicing for more than 20 years in Missouri, Dr. Schmidt relocated to Colorado where he provides advanced care for conditions of the foot and ankle to patients in the Denver metro area. Dr. Schmidt is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and Academy of American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons.*Readmissions within HealthONE system tracked

Biography: Dr. Jeremy Christensen, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Denver, CO. He is 49 years old. Dr. Jeremy Christensen, DPM is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's and HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge.

Care Philosophy: Care that is compassionate and with empathy. Conservative care is always first priority. Comprehensive care that includes the best surgical options as well.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Jovic offers an innovative approach in all aspects of lower extremity medicine including conservative treatments, regenerative cell-based therapies as well as surgical intervention of foot and ankle injuries in patients of all ages. Dr. Jovic's calm and collected charisma allows her to connect with each patient on an individual level.