Dr. Gary J. Schmidt

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Freiberg's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Keith Jacobson has studied podiatric medicine all over the country, including Chicago, Florida and Texas. After 10 years of private practice in Houston, Dr. Jacobson moved to Colorado to join Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine. As a national expert in foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery, he specializes in foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction in both adults and pediatrics. Dr. Jacobson is currently the overall exam chair for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and was a past president and Chair for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Computer-based Patient Simulation Committee. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Freiberg's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Macrodactyly of the Foot.

Dr. Kevin Blue, is a sports medicine fellowship-trained and double-board certified surgical podiatrist recognized for his significant contributions and leadership in the field of podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Blue serves as the current President of the Colorado Foot and Ankle Society for the American Podiatric Medical Association, he is also the President and Co-founder of Essential Strides, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing lower extremity surgical correction in under-served areas globally. At Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, Dr. Blue offers a comprehensive range of customized care options for patients of all ages. His treatments address conditions such as bunions, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle trauma, and sports injuries. Additionally, Dr. Blue stays current with innovative and advanced treatments to help active patients remain active. He prides himself on employing state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosing and managing various foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Dr. Blue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Freiberg's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Plantar Fasciitis.