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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.

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.

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.

Dr. Melissa Hurwitz, originally from Syracuse, NY, is a graduate of D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. She completed her doctorate degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and did her residency training at the world renowned Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She then went on to complete her fellowship training in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery and minimally invasive bunion surgery in Naples, Florida. She is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Throughout her rigorous 3 year residency training and additional one year fellowship, she received extensive training in managing all aspects of foot and ankle pathologies including; sports medicine, trauma, reconstructive and elective surgeries, limb salvage, dermatological diseases and pediatric foot pain.

Dedicated double board certified podiatrist Jared Menchin, DPM serves patients in Lakewood, CO and the greater Denver area at LEAP Foot and Ankle Specialists pllc. Originally from New York, Dr. Menchin received his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University prior to earning his doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. During his time there, he was a scholarship recipient and was recognized with multiple awards, honors, and leadership positions. Dr. Menchin then completed an intensive three-year residency training program in foot and ankle surgery at the Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Long Island, New York. Dr. Menchin’s training included foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, elective forefoot surgery, sports medicine, complex trauma of the foot and ankle, wound care, and diabetic limb salvage. He is married to Dr. Melissa Hurwitz and has a son and black lab named Harris.

Dr. Jessica Herzog provides exceptional foot and ankle care as a Board-Certified foot and ankle surgeon at Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care. 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 the Midwest, 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, working outside and exploring nature. She loves doing these things alongside her husband and two children.

 

Dr. Meghan Morgan (Blanchet) is a board-certified podiatrist dedicated to providing unparalleled quality of care, personalized for every patient. Through evidence-based medicine, she aims to provide quick relief as well as identify solutions for long-lasting results. Dr. Morgan is passionate about proactive and preventative foot and ankle care, and strives to empower her patients with thorough patient education. Since every person has different goals and life circumstances, Dr. Morgan believes in working with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan oriented to individual patient goals.

Dr. Morgan completed her podiatric medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences in southern California, where she earned several awards and scholarships, and graduated in the top of her class. She completed her residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Center in northern Virginia. At Inova, she performed over 1700 procedures, receiving extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including ankle arthroscopy, adult and pediatric reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery including minimally invasive techniques, limb salvage, total ankle arthroplasty, as well as trauma and reconstructive plastic surgery. She has co-authored multiple research posters presented at national conferences, and remains committed to staying at the forefront of her field. Dr. Morgan is ABFAS board certified in foot surgery and is board certified, ABPM. She was originally drawn to podiatry and sports medicine through her experience as a Division I collegiate runner at Gonzaga University.

Dr. Morgan is originally from Gig Harbor, WA. She enjoys staying active through pilates, yoga, and running. In her free time, she enjoys sharing activities with her husband, Jay, such as hiking and biking, trying new restaurants, DIY house projects, and watching live sports.

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. 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.