Overview
Dr. John Shank is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle injuries. He has treated high school, college, and professional athletes, including Olympic medalists and players from the MLB, NFL, and NHL. Dr. Shank has served as foot and ankle consultant for the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos, and currently consults for the Olympic Training Center and Colorado College. He treats sports injuries, trauma, and performs both simple and complex foot and ankle reconstructions. His expertise includes arthritis, cartilage injuries, fractures, and deformities. He specializes in total ankle replacements and revisions, performing the most in southern Colorado using advanced CT-guided technology. He is especially skilled in complex trauma and minimally invasive techniques.Dr. Shank graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University and earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado and a foot and ankle fellowship at Harborview Medical Center under Sigvard Hansen, Bruce Sangeorzan, and Stephen Benirschke. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic with Dr. Richard Hawkins. Dr. Shank has been named a Top Foot and Ankle Surgeon by Colorado Springs Style and a Top Orthopedic Surgeon for Business Executives by Colorado Business Journal.
Dr. Shank is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tenosynovitis, and Synovitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John R. Shank
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John R. Shank?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John R. Shank by calling their office at 719-623-1050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John R. Shank a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John R. Shank is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tendinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John R. Shank specialize in?
While Dr. John R. Shank is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John R. Shank participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John R. Shank has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. John R. Shank's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John R. Shank accept my insurance?
Dr. John R. Shank accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 719-623-1050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- TendinitisDr. Shank isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Advanced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Claw FootDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Shank isAdvanced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Experienced
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Freiberg's DiseaseDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Freiberg's Disease.
- Ganglion CystDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Shank isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.