970-245-3338

Podiatrist - Grand Junction
2478 Patterson Road Suite 1
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970-245-3338

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All our professionals at Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center, PC maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

Troy A. Griffiths, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Griffiths has been blessed to call Grand Junction, Colorado his home since 1995. His wife and two kids have also enjoyed living in this beautiful area. Dr. Griffiths is one of the two founding partners of Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center. His credentials are listed below.

AREAS OF PRINCIPAL INTEREST:

• Reconstructive foot/ankle surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Diabetic Limb Salvage

EDUCATION:

• California College of Podiatric Medicine
• California State University, Chico, CA

RESIDENCY:

• Stanford University Medical Center
• Palo Alto Veterans Administration Medical Center

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

LICENSURE:

• STATE OF COLORADO

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

• First Choice Surgery Center
• Community Hospital
• Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Grand River Medical Center
• Family Health West Hospital

MEMBERSHIPS:

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Colorado Podiatric Medical Association

 

Charles J. Daniel, DPM, FACFAS

I am proud to be one of the founding members of Grand Valley Foot and Ankle Center. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to provide foot and ankle care to those in our community. It is equaly as gratifying to share this experience with some of the most caring physician partners in Colorado. I want to sincerely thank all who put their trust in us as we continue our endeavor to restore foot and ankle health to those in need.

AREAS OF PRINCIPAL INTEREST

• Reconstructive foot and rearfoot/ankle surgery
• Sports Medicine

EDUCATION
Graduate

• University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
• Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

 
Undergraduate

• Iowa State University, Iowa
• Degree: Bachelor of Science

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
Residency

• Stanford University Medical Center
• Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Livermore Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Externships

• University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
• Northlake Regional Medical Center, Tucker, GA
• Orlando General Hospital, Orlando, FL
• The Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, MA
• Park Lane Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

PROFESSIONAL BOARD STATUS

• Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

 

LICENSURE

• STATE OF COLORADO

           

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• Community Hospital, Active Staff
• First Choice Surgery Center, Active Staff
• Family Health West Hospital, Active Staff

 

Heather D. Kaufman, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Kaufman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina where she earned a B.A. in Journalism. Her major field of study was Advertising Management with a minor in Marketing but quickly decided that that career path was not for her.

She decided to return to school and completed her pre-medical education at Kennesaw State University. She achieved her DPM from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed her residency training in New Jersey and moved to Colorado in 2007.

When she is not working, Dr. Kaufman enjoys running, hiking, skiing, cycling, camping, travel, reading and spending time with her husband.

AREAS OF PRINCIPAL INTEREST

• Wound care
• Diabetic limb salvage
• Bunion and forefoot surgery
• Rearfoot/reconstructive surgery

EDUCATION
Graduate

• Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH
  Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 1999-2003

Pre-Medical Training

• Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
  Pre-medical requisites completed, 1996-1998

Undergraduate Degree

• University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 1990-1994
  Degree: B.A. Journalism, focus in Advertising and Public Relations
  Minor: Marketing

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING

• William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital, Hammonton, NJ
  Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program, 2005-2007
• St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers, Brooklyn-Queens Division, Jamaica, NY
  Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Program, 2003-2005

LICENSURE

• State of Colorado, Lic. #668

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

• Community Hospital, Active Staff 2007 - PRESENT
• First Choice Surgery Center 2007 - PRESENT
• Family Health West Hospital 2011 - PRESENT
• Grand River Medical Hospital 2008 - PRESENT

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• ABPS - Foot Surgery

 

Terri S. Schmitt, DPM

Professional Interests

• Diabetic Foot Care and Limb Salvage Surgery
• Wound Care
• Bunion and Forefoot Surgery

Education

• Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL
  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  August 1988 - May 1992
• Miami University, Oxford, OH
  Bachelor of Arts, Zoology Major
  August 1984 - May 1988

Post-Doctoral Training

• St. Mary's Medical Center, Gary/Hobart, IN
  Podiatric Surgical Residency Program
  Rotations: Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, General Medicine
  June 1992 - May 1993

Licensure

• State of Colorado

Professional Board Status

• Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Hospital Appointments

• Community Hospital
  Active Medical Staff - Surgery Department
  Grand Junction, CO
  1994 - Present
• First Choice Same Day Surgery Center
  Active Medical Staff
  Grand Junction, CO
  2001 - Present
• Family Health West Hospital
  Fruita, CO
  2011 - Present

Published Articles

• Tibial Sesamoid Planing Procedure, The Foot 1: (189-194)

Personal Interests

• Mountain biking, downhill skiing, waterskiing, hiking and softball

 

John M. Feild, DPM

Dr. Feild was raised near the coast of Virginia where he learned to sail at a young age. He met his wife Ruth while attending Podiatric Medical School in Cleveland. They moved to Grand Junction and started their family which boasts four children, who are all in college. Dr. Feild is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys all forms of hunting.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

• Bunion, forefoot and rearfoot surgery
• Endoscopic surgery

EDUCATION
Graduate

• Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH
• Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 1977 - 1981

Undergraduate

• Virginia Tech
• Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology Major 1973- 1977

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING
Residency

• Highlands Center Hospital, Denver, CO
• (Currently operating as Presbyterian, St. Lukes, Denver, CO)
• Podiatric Surgical Residency Program 1981 - 1982

LICENSURE

• STATE OF COLORADO

PROFESSIONAL BOARD STATUS

• Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Recertified in August 2004

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

• Community Hospital, Grand Junction, CO
• First Choice Same Day Surgery Center
• Family Health West Hospital

 

Doug Goforth DPM

I am excited to be the newest member at the Grand Valley Foot & Ankle Center. In Denver I received 3 years of in depth residency training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, and trauma. I also have an interest in humanitarian service. In East Africa I worked with patients affected by severe limb deformities the result of the Polio virus or war. On the Navajo Reservation I lived and worked, gaining excellent experience managing the complications of late stage diabetics and trauma.

I feel privileged to be apart of the team of doctors serving western Colorado. As a member I bring an enthusiasm for life and the desire to work along side my patients to help alleviate all aspects of foot and ankle pain.

Professional Interests

• Reconstructive foot/ankle surgery
• Diabetic limb salvage
• Arthroscopic surgery
• Sports Injuries

Education

Graduate

• Midwestern University – Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program
• Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Undergraduate

• Texas A&M University
• Degree: BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

Post-Doctoral Training

Residency

• Eastern Colorado Health Care System
• Denver Veterans Administration Hospital

Licensure

State of Colorado

• Professional Board Status pending

Hospital Appointments

•  Community Hospital, Grand Junction, CO
•  First Choice Surgery Center, Grand Junction, CO
•  Family Health West Hospital, Fruita, CO 

Personal Interests

• Rock climbing
• backcountry skiing
• hunting
• medical missions

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