Foot and Ankle Center of the Rockies

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  Anna K. Weber, D.P.M.

  Board Certified Podiatrist

  EDUCATION North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO Three-year podiatric surgical residency, 2002-2005 Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 1998-2002 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Minor in Spanish, 1992-1996 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Dr. Anna Weber graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed three years of residency training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. During and shortly after residency, she volunteered on annual medical mission trips to El Salvador, where she and a team of surgeons treated children with severe foot and ankle deformities. She has also lectured and published on various lower extremity medical and surgical topics. She received personalized training in Iowa with renowned orthopedist Dr. Ignacio Ponseti and utilizes his casting technique for the treatment of pediatric clubfoot. When she is not practicing medicine, Dr. Weber enjoys being a mother to two girls, a boy, and a dog. A former marathoner, she now prefers more leisurely outdoor adventures. She and her husband enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, camping, and traveling. RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS Use of the First Ray Splay Test to Assess Transverse Plane Instability Prior to First Metatarsocuneiform Fusion Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, July/August 2006 Current Concepts in the Management of Clubfoot Deformity – The Ponseti Method Presented and published in 2004 Podiatry Institute Update, Atlanta GA, April 2004 A Helpful Primer on Total Contact Casts Published in Podiatry Today, August 2003 Total Contact Cast Indications and Application Keynote Speaker and Workshop Leader at American Association of Women in Podiatry 9th Scientific Seminar, Sponsored by Medefficieny, Inc., Scottsdale AZ, May 2004 AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Member, American Podiatric Medical Association Board Member, Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Pediatrics Chair, North Colorado Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency

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  Dr. Olivera Jovic

  Podiatrist

  Dr. Olivera Jovic received her Master of Science in Biomedical Science and later completed her medical education at Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami, FL. While pursuing her medical degree, she received the Outstanding Civic Service Award and the Podiatric Academic Merit Scholarship. She completed a three-year Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Miami Beach in 2012 where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Jovic’s residency training encompassed all aspects of foot and ankle trauma, diabetic limb salvage, advanced techniques in wound care, as well as elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgeries. During this time, she also participated in the Yucatan Crippled Children’s Project mission trip in Merida, Mexico. Dr. Jovic continued in private practice on campus at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL for seven years, where she participated as a faculty member for the foot and ankle surgical residency program. Dr. Jovic is now practicing on campus at Rose Medical Center in Denver, CO. She offers an innovative approach in all aspects of lower extremity medicine including conservative treatments, regenerative cell-based therapies as well as surgical intervention of foot and ankle injuries in patients of all ages. Dr. Jovic’s calm and collected charisma allows her to connect with each patient on an individual level. Lectures: Dec. 2015 - Regenerative Medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Use New Cardiovascular Horizons, Miami, FL Dec. 2016 - Regenerative Medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Use The Management of Diabetic Wounds New Cardiovascular Horizons, Miami, FL Dec. 2017 - Regenerative Medicine: Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Use The Management of Diabetic Wounds New Cardiovascular Horizons, Miami, FL

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  Eric D. Jaakola, D.P.M.

  Board Certified Podiatrist

  Education: North Colorado Podiatric Surgical Residency (2001-2004) Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine; D.P.M. (1997-2001) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; M.S. (incomplete) Exercise Physiology (1995-1997) Fresno State University; B.S. Exercise Physiology (1992-1995) Board Certified (ABPS) -2010 After graduating from the North Colorado Podiatric Surgical Residency in Greeley Colorado in 2004, I joined the Diabetic Foot and Wound Center to begin my career. I was fortunate to have a well-rounded residency that provided me with the confidence and ability to treat a wide range of foot and ankle maladies from hammertoes and bunions to fractured ankles. Additionally, I have more specific training in: Ankle Arthroscopy, Ponseti casting technique for Club Foot, Total Contact Casting for plantar wounds and Charcot deformity, and external fixation for various foot and ankle deformities and fractures. Publications: Podiatry Management Physicians and Staff Time Efficiency in Total Contact Cast Application By Jeffrey Jensen, DPM, Eric Jaakola, DPM August 2003 Podiatry Today A Helpful Primer On Total Contact Casts By Jeffery Jensen, DPM, Anna Weber, DPM, Eric Jaakola, DPM and Matthew Dairman, DPM June/July 2004 Lectures: Clinical Consultant/Lecturer; MedEfficiency (Total Contact Cast Training) Lecturer/ Consultant; Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative of Colorado Affiliations/Membership American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons American Podiatric Medical Association Colorado Podiatric Medical Association National Institute of Health (Appointed member of the Grant Review Board)

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  Dr. Burdi

  Board Certified Podiatrist

  Dr. Drew Burdi is a graduate of Western Michigan University where he was a member of the Western Michigan football team and received his degree in Biomedical Sciences. After completing his undergraduate studies, he proceeded to Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine where he received his doctorate in podiatric medicine. Dr. Burdi went on to complete a three year podiatric surgical residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center on the southside of Chicago, IL. His residency training focused on all aspects of foot and ankle deformity correction, trauma, total ankle replacements, sports medicine, lower extremity nerve decompression, wound care and diabetic limb salvage. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Burdi continued his training at the Southeastern Permanente Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Atlanta, GA. During his fellowship, Dr. Burdi continued his surgical training in foot and ankle trauma, flat foot reconstruction, sports medicine, diabetic limb salvage, and minimally invasive bunion correction. Dr. Burdi is a board qualified surgeon with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and an Associate Member of the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He will be practicing at the Foot and Ankle Center of the Rockies in Greeley, CO, as well as joining the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at North Colorado Medical Center. Dr. Burdi loves interacting with his patients and finding innovative and effective ways to treat their foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Dr. Burdi’s passion is first and foremost in helping his patients and giving them the care they deserve. Dr. Burdi moved to northern Colorado with his wife and their two dogs. Dr. Burdi and his wife are originally from Chicago, IL, but both agree that Colorado is where they feel most at home. In his free time, Dr. Burdi enjoys golfing, hiking, skiing, exercising, spending time with family and fostering rescue dogs.