Best Radiculopathy Doctors in Littleton, CO

Dr. Gary Schmidt is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon specializing in post-traumatic reconstruction of the foot and ankle, foot and ankle deformity in adults and athletic injuries. He also treats patients with common foot problems, including bunions and heel pain. Dr. Schmidt has more than three decades of clinical experience and has been active in teaching and research with publication in various medical journals. Dr. Schmidt also gained valuable sports medicine experience while working with the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Expos as well as serving as a team physician for the McGill hockey team. Dr. Schmidt performed a total ankle replacement on me one year ago. It has truly changed my life. After 15 years of limping in pain, with little results from another doctor, I found Dr. Schmidt. Dr. Schmidt is committed to providing the highest quality surgical care that reduces risk of complications, while minimizing pain and recovery time. Often using minimally invasive and arthroscopic technology and techniques, many of Dr. Schmidt's patients benefit from reduced blood loss, fewer complications, decreased pain, shorter recovery times and minimal scarring. Since the replacement of my ankle with the latest in technology, I can already walk with grace and confidence. Pain is minimal, and I'm told as I complete my PT, it will all get even better. After earning his medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in Saskatoon, Canada, Dr. Schmidt completed an internship and an orthopedic residency at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He then furthered his training with a foot and ankle fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After practicing for more than 20 years in Missouri, Dr. Schmidt relocated to Colorado where he provides advanced care for conditions of the foot and ankle to patients in the Denver metro area. Dr. Schmidt is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and Academy of American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons.*Readmissions within HealthONE system tracked

My practice consists of 95% Orthopaedic Trauma. My primary clinical focus centers on the Orthopaedic care of the multiply injured patient, unstable pelvic fractures, acetabular fractures, nonunions, infection and periarticular fracture management.

I believe the most important thing is to take compassionate, appropriate care of my patients. I would rather have people understand that I would like to help people rather than that I trained well. Medicine is fun, because you can have relationships with people. It was great to serve as a military field surgeon before entering my residency at Fitzsimmons hospital. One can still feel a little altruism about serving our country.

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Timothy R. Kuklo, MD, JD, brings more than 25 years of medical expertise in his role as a principal spine surgeon and Co-Director at the Denver International Spine Center at Presbyterian / St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Kuklo graduated with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point before graduating with honors from the U.S. Army Ranger School and serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. He eventually retired as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Medical Corps after more than 20 years of service.He received his medical doctorate at the University of Connecticut before completing a transitional internship at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After his medical internship, Dr. Kuklo earned his law degree at Georgetown University Law Center while serving as a general practitioner at the Pentagon. Turning his attention back to medicine, he returned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. for a residency in orthopedic surgery. He chose afterward to complete a fellowship in pediatric and adult spine surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. After his fellowship, Dr. Kuklo served as residency director of Orthopedic Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and then faculty at Washington University in St. Louis before joining a Denver-based spine surgery practice where he served as a spine surgeon specializing in diverse spinal conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.Dr. Kuklo is a specialist in complex spine problems and is an expert in the use of minimally invasive surgery techniques to return his patients to a healthy life. He is an expert in degenerative spine disorders including complex scoliosis deformities and revision failed spine surgery. His range of spine surgery and research includes a focus on soldiers and athletes, degenerative spinal conditions, spine tumors and infections, and trauma. He also uses comprehensive and cutting edge technologies including artificial disc replacement and minimally invasive spine surgery to help treat his patients which are common practices at the Denver International Spine Center.Dr. Kuklo has lectured extensively on treatment options for various spinal conditions. He has also served in a wide range of academic positions and authored more than 150 manuscripts and chapters. This work has led to multiple teaching and research awards. His experience in a vast array of spinal conditions and commitment to comprehensive patient care augment his expertise as a surgeon and caregiver. In his free time, Dr. Kuklo is an avid sportsman and enjoys living an active lifestyle with his wife Gwen and their children.

As a Interventional Physiatrist, Dr. Christopher D?Ambrosia treats a wide range of problems including sore shoulders, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, tendonitis, back pain, as well as work- and sports-related injuries. His focus is on restoring function for his patients. Dr. D?Ambrosia has been in private practice in Colorado since 2005. He has provided his services for the NHL Colorado Avalanche, NBA Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Crush Arena Football Team.

Dr. Bainbridge's approach to patient care is multi-faceted. An accurate diagnosis and a specific treatment plan, which may include physical or other manual therapies, medication or injection therapy, consideration of surgery, and always includes patient education, are key. The ultimate goal is not only pain relief, but also the empowerment of patients with the knowledge and self care programs to manage their spine and other conditions over a lifetime.

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Woosik Chung, MD, is a board-certified surgeon in spine and orthopedic surgery. His surgical interests involve the treatment of advanced degenerative spine as well as complex scoliosis deformity with a special focus in the disorders of the neck. Dr. Chung received a degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University before completing his doctorate at UMDNJ - The New Jersey Medical School. He pursued his passion for orthopaedic surgery at Columbia University where he found a desire to better understand the world of spine surgery.Dr. Chung went on to Emory University's Spine Center in Atlanta to complete a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery. After his fellowship, Dr. Chung moved to Denver to further pursue his passion and expertise in spine surgery. He has served as the Spine Medical Director at Porter Adventist Hospital, and now he serves as the Spine Medical Director at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in developing a unique comprehensive interdisciplinary spine center.He is a renowned expert in degenerative spine disorders including complex scoliosis deformities with a special focus on disorders of the neck and cervical spine as well as revision failed spine surgery. His range of spine surgery experience extends to the management of spinal disorders in athletes, degenerative arthritic spines, spinal tumors, spinal infections, and trauma. He uses comprehensive and cutting edge technologies such as Artificial Disc Replacement, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and 3D Navigation Spine Surgery to help treat his patients.A consummate caregiver, his unparalleled dedication to patient well-being stems from his own personal experience and family history of caregiving. Born and raised in South Korea, Dr. Chung had a childhood accident that severed his hands. They were miraculously reattached by his own father. This experience began him on the path towards helping others as his father did.Spine surgery and treatment is a complex issue, and few surgeons are as uniquely qualified to administer and manage care as Dr. Woosik Chung. In his free time, Dr. Chung is an avid martial artist and enjoys spending time snowboarding, bicycling, and running with his wife. Dr. Chung has been featured in People magazine as well as various newspapers, books, and interviewed live by Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.