Podiatry Associates, Inc.

From an early age, Dr. Thompson knew he wanted to become a physician. He was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan and attended Central Michigan University where he received his undergraduate degree in Health Fitness. From there he attended Western Michigan University, where he obtained a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology. He went on to complete medical school at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, and completed his surgical residency training at Beaumont Hospital in Wayne, Michigan. During his residency, he focused on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma, and sports medicine. It was during this time he learned to treat patients with great care and compassion, and the importance of educating them on their conditions. These are lessons he has carried with him, and continues to practice each day. Dr. Thompson is married, with two children. When he is not treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Dr. Brian Oase is a native of the Southwest Region completing his undergraduate training in New Mexico and graduate training at Midwestern University Podiatry Program in Glendale Arizona in 2011. Returning to New Mexico, he completed three years of surgical residency at the VA Hospital caring for complex patients. Dr. Oase moved to Colorado in 2017 to be closer to family and has worked with Podiatry Associates since. When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Oase enjoys hiking with his wife in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, distance and trail running, and spending time with their dogs. With extensive medical and surgical training and over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Oase offers expertise in all aspects of foot and ankle care. He is Board Certified in both Foot and Ankle Surgery and Rearfoot Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Oase is a leader in bunion surgery and specializes in innovative bunion techniques including Lapiplasty bunionectomy and Nanoplasty minimally invasive bunion surgery that improve patient outcomes. He treats patients of all ages including children and multiple family members. Dr. Oase understands the impact that foot and ankle problems can have on daily life and is motivated to get patients back to enjoying life!

Dr. Lindsy Allen grew up in Highlands Ranch, CO before going off to the University of West Georgia to play softball. After graduating with honors with her BS in Biology, she then received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Allen went on to complete her surgical residency at Phoenixville Hospital, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then made the move to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she treated a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions, specializing in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Allen treats patients of all ages and focuses on both conservative and surgical treatment to keep her patients active, healthy, and happy. She enjoys using innovative sports medicine techniques, doing minimally invasive surgeries, and is certified in total ankle replacements. Dr. Allen is board certified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Forefoot and Rearfoot Reconstructive Surgery and is affiliated with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, as well as the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Katherine Heugel has grown up in a variety of places and has lived in seven different states. She was settled long enough to receive her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Juniata College and went on to pursue her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Remaining in Philadelphia, Dr.Heugel completed her four-year foot and ankle surgical residency at the esteemed University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Centre. In residency, she gained familiarity with both the medical and surgical management of a wide range of conditions as they present in the foot and ankle. She translated this education into finding a niche in the diagnosis of and management of usual cases as they present in the foot and ankle.