Dr. Robert Leland
Overview
Dr. Robert Leland is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and dual fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma who has practiced in Colorado since 2001. He is one of Colorado’s most experienced Foot and Ankle surgeons and one of the first in the country to perform ankle replacements. Dr. Leland’s treatment centers on thoroughly educating patients about their condition and treatment options so they can best be involved in the decision-making process. He is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Prior to working with OCC, Dr. Leland graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Leland completed fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Orthopedic Trauma at University Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. He subsequently returned to Detroit as Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at Wayne State University and Chief of Orthopedics at the VA Medical Center where he was twice awarded the Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Leland currently serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado and received the Colonel Alan Bucknell Award for Teacher of the Year in 2020.
Dr. Leland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
3 Superior Dr, Suite 225, Superior, CO 80027
3 Superior Dr, Suite 225, Superior, CO 80027
500 W 144th Ave, Suite 230, Westminster, CO 80023
12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515, Golden, CO 80401
500 W 144th Ave, Suite 230, Westminster, CO 80023
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Dr. Clinkscales is a fellowship-trained, orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon who joined HSA in 1998 after three years of teaching full time at UC Health. After completing a degree in Religion from Davidson College (NC), he earned a medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta (GA). Dr. Clinkscales completed residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (MN) and completed his fellowship training at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center in Indianapolis. Honored by 5280 Magazine as one of Denver’s top doctors, Dr. Clinkscales regularly contributes to medical education by delivering presentations, publishing articles and demonstrating cutting-edge techniques in hand and upper extremity care. Dr. Clinkscales has loved being able to raise his family in Colorado. More recently, he has enjoyed embarking on a variety of international medical missions alongside his wife and two sons. Dr. Clinkscales spends his free time traveling, skiing, scuba diving, or just reading especially if it’s with family or friends. Dr. Clinkscales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.
Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado
Dr. Choudhry provides a full complement of upper extremity/hand care from the shoulder to fingertips. A Colorado native, he graduated from Overland High School in Aurora where he was awarded the Bausch & Lomb Science Award for his “Excellent Promise in the Field of Science.” He went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology from the University of Denver and graduated Cum Laude. He then attended the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School where he received the William Winter MD Award for his “Outstanding Performance in Orthopedic Surgery” as a senior medical student. He continued his passion for orthopedics by completing his residency at the University of Cincinnati and affiliated hospitals. As a graduating chief resident he was selected as the recipient of the Peter J. Stern MD award “in recognition for outstanding qualities in professionalism, patient care, and teaching.” He then decided to pursue subspecialty training and completed an Upper extremity/Hand fellowship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. During fellowship he received the Fellow’s Clinical Science Silver Award by the Wake Forest Division of Surgical Sciences for his research on nerve injuries. Dr. Choudhry has several research endeavors that have been presented at national meetings and published in prestigous scientific journals. Dr. Choudhry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Aaron Mates is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Mates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Contracture Deformity, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mates is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.
- BunionsDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Bunions.
- BursitisDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Leland isAdvanced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Experienced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- Acute PainDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Claw FootDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Leland isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.