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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

Care Philosophy: Dr. Zuhlke takes the most pride in being able to communicate effectively with patients, being a resource for education, and involving patients in the decision-making process, which he believes is integral to providing patients with the highest level and quality of care. He feels his greatest accomplishment is not only the compassionate care that he delivers, but the trust that he receives in return.

Care Philosophy: The key to exemplary care is individualized treatment plans and each patient is treated as a person, not a disease. Dr. Syre considers age, lifestyle, activity level, symptoms, pain and the patient's personal preference for treatment to ensure care is tailored to the individual's specific needs. Dr. Syre strongly feels that better outcomes happen when he knows and understands the unique individual.

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Care Philosophy: I believe that treatment and education go hand-in-hand. I like to connect with my patients and their families to explain the diagnosed condition and what options are available for treatment or management.

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