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Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care in Colorado Springs for Your Health and Well-Being

Colorado Foot and Ankle is the premier Foot and Ankle practice in Southern Colorado serving Colorado Springs, Monument, and the surrounding areas.  Dr. Eric Gessner, Dr. Jacob Fassman, Dr. Maya Trueman and Dr. Joseph Dobbs have joined forces to provide patients the best foot and ankle care in Colorado.  Our doctors' experience in podiatry and foot and ankle surgery is coupled with a genuine concern for our patients.  The entire staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention.  Our goal is to help you maintain healthy feet.  We have 2 state of the art locations, both North and South to better serve the community from Monument to Fountain and beyond.

This web site provides you with an overview of our practice and the field of podiatry.  As you navigate the site, you'll find information about Colorado Foot and Ankle's practice philosophy, podiatrists , office locations, insurance policies, and appointment scheduling procedures. Please browse the site at your convenience and feel free to contact us with any questions. You can also request an appointment on our website.  We also are an office that specializes in being a pediatric foot doctor that services heel pain and plantar warts treatments .  Urgent care and same day appointments are available.

Expert Podiatrist Services for Happy and Healthy Feet

You will find a lot of valuable information on the web site about foot and ankle problems including Toenail Fungus, ingrown toenails, venous leg ulcers, diabetic neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, foot wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, ankle sprains, heel pain, foot warts, broken toes, bunions and many sports related injuries as well.   There is also information on diagnoses and treatments options.  We believe informed patients are better prepared to make decisions about their health and well being.  We encourage you to review this information to help you understand any health concerns you may face.

Meet Our Doctors

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  • Dr. Eric Gessner

    Dr. Gessner is a Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle surgery, Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Certified in Foot Surgery, and Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery. 

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  • Dr. Jacob Fassman

    Dr. Fassman is a Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Certified in Foot Surgery. Dr. Fassman is originally from the east coast and always dreamed of living in Colorado. 

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  • Dr. Maya Trueman

    Dr. Maya Trueman is a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, board certified in foot surgery.

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  • Dr. Joseph Dobbs

    Dr. Dobbs is ABFAS board qualified in foot surgery.  Areas of expertise include diabetic wound care/limb salvage, preventative care, and reconstructive forefoot surgery. 

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Testimonials

My experience at Colorado Foot and Ankle located at Pikes Ave was wonderful. The staff was friendly and professional. The doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful. He took his time and explained the problem and suggested a plan of action clearly. I would definitely recommend this facility to my friends and family.

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  • Custom Orthotic Devices

    Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These shoe inserts, which support and align the foot and lower extremities, are formed by making a plaster mold of the foot. Additional valuable information:Pediatric FlatfootHeel PainPTTDFlexible Flatfoot ...

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  • Joint Pain in the Foot

    The foot contains 26 bones and more than 30 joints. Many people experience pain involving one or more of these joints. The pain may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and/or increased warmth over the affected joints. Joint pain may be caused by trauma, infection, inflammation, ...

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  • Bone Healing

    How Does a Bone Heal? All broken bones go through the same healing process. This is true whether a bone has been cut as part of a surgical procedure or fractured through an injury. The bone healing process has three overlapping stages: inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling. Inflammation ...

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  • Synovitis

    Synovitis is inflammation of the tissues that line a joint. It is commonly associated with specific diseases such as arthritis or gout, but may also be the result of overuse or trauma. Symptoms of synovitis may include redness, swelling, warmth, and pain with joint motion.Evaluation by a foot and ankle ...

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  • Intermetatarsal Neuroma

    What Is a Neuroma?A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes ...

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  • Fractures of the Calcaneus (Heel Bone Fractures)

    What is the Calcaneus? The calcaneus, also called the heel bone, is a large bone that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot. The calcaneus connects with the talus and cuboid bones. The connection between the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint. This joint is important for normal ...

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  • Frostbite

    Frostbite occurs when a body part is exposed to extreme cold. If conditions are cold enough for the water within the tissues to freeze and form ice crystals, cell death can occur. The feet, hands, ears and nose are particularly prone to frostbite due to their location away from the body’s core. Mild ...

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  • Brachymetatarsia

    Brachymetatarsia is a condition in which one of the bones in the front of the foot is significantly shorter than the others. Although it may affect any of the five metatarsals, it most commonly affects the fourth metatarsal. Looking at the foot, it might appear that the fourth toe itself is shorter than ...

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  • Inflammation: Acute

    What Is Acute Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation ...

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We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest or concern about podiatry such as diabetic foot care, shockwave therapy or heel pain.

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Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed