PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Commerce City, CO

Biography: Dr. Ryan Carr is a board-certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in disorders of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Procedures he performs includes joint replacement, advanced arthroscopic reconstruction surgery, and fracture management. Dr. Carr received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and completed his surgical residency in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Illinois. Prior to practicing in Denver, he was team physician for both professional and high school sports teams. In 2014, Dr. Carr was awarded the Vernon L. Nickel Research Award from the Orthopedic Research Association. When he is not in the office he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with his wife and great dane.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cain's philosophy focuses on providing comprehensive and personalized care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions. This approach involves a thorough evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and development of a customized treatment plan that may include surgical and non-surgical interventions. Driven by a commitment to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Cain prioritizes patient education, communication, and collaboration to ensure a positive patient experience and successful recovery. He strives to empower patients to actively participate in their treatment and achieve optimal musculoskeletal health and function.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Leimbach's care philosophy focuses on providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients experiencing acute or chronic pain. This includes a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates various treatment modalities such as medication management, physical therapy, interventional procedures, and psychological support. The goal is not only to alleviate pain symptoms but also to improve overall quality of life and function for patients. His philosophy emphasizes individualized care plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and preferences, along with ongoing communication and support to empower patients in managing their pain effectively.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Krista Bowers, MD, FACP is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Bowers received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, in 1997. She earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2003, where she also completed residency in 2006. She was a faculty member in the Division of General and Hospital Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio from 2006 to 2019 and was promoted to Associate Professor. During her time on faculty, she had several leadership roles including Course Director for the physical examination course and Clerkship Director for the internal medicine clerkship. Dr. Bowers has received several honors including an Outstanding Faculty Award and Veritas Faculty of the Year. She also worked in an outpatient clinic caring for patients and mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Bowers is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. She has been an active member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and Clerkship Directors of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bowers joined Aspen Medical Group in 2019 and is committed to providing quality patient care and improving the health and wellbeing of her patients.

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.

Care Philosophy: I strive to understand what drives each and every one of my patients. Every person is an individual and I believe each patient's care should be personalized for their needs and desires. I take pride in tackling all upper extremity problems from the simple to complex and working alongside my patients every step of the journey. I look forward to being the leader of my patient's healthcare team to get them back to a pain free, high-functioning lifestyle.