John R. Shank, MD

4.9

Based on 811 reviews.

Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot & Ankle Specialist

Specializing in Reconstruction Foot & Ankle Surgery, Trauma & Total Ankle Replacement

Specialties: Foot & Ankle • Regenerative Medicine

Fax: 719-623-1051

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Dr. John Shank is a Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries and disorders. Dr. Shank has treated numerous high school, collegiate and professional athletes including Olympic medalists, MLB, NFL and NHL players.

Dr. Shank has served as Foot and Ankle Consultant for both the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos and currently serves as Foot and Ankle Consultant at The Olympic Training Center and Colorado College.

Dr. Shank treats traumatic injuries, sports injuries and performs both simple and complex foot and ankle reconstructions. He performs procedures for arthritis, sports and athletic injuries, cartilage injuries, fractures, trauma and deformity. His specialized services also include total ankle arthroplasty (ankle replacement) and revision total ankle arthroplasty. Dr. Shank performs the most total ankle arthroplasties in southern Colorado and utilizes the most advanced CT guided technology available. He particularly enjoys complex, challenging, foot and ankle traumatic injuries, reconstructions and revision surgeries. In addition, he regularly performs minimally invasive and other current, evidence-based techniques.

Dr. Shank attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and performed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado. He completed a foot and ankle fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington under the instruction of the revered Sigvard T. Hansen, Bruce Sangeorzan and Stephen Benirschke. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas under the guidance of Richard Hawkins.

Dr. Shank has been regularly named Top Foot and Ankle Surgeon by Colorado Springs Style magazine and has been named Top Orthopedic Surgeon for Business Executives by Colorado Business Journal.

Active in research and education, Dr. Shank serves as AO faculty and author and is involved in resident education. He is published in numerous orthopedic journals and has attended and spoken at numerous national and international meetings.

Dr. Shank and his family live in Colorado Springs where he enjoys the outdoors, music, cooking and traveling the world. Dr Shank is well respected in the orthopedic community, by his patients and at CCOE and is known for his kind and calm demeanor.

Education

Fellowships:
- Foot & Ankle Reconstruction, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
- Sports Medicine, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Spartanburg, SC
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Medical School: MD: University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate School: BS: Natural Science, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Team Physician

Orthopedic Consultant, United States Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs – 2006-Present
Team Physician, Colorado College – 2006-Present
Foot and Ankle Consultant, Denver Broncos – 2007-2012
Foot and Ankle Consultant, Colorado Rockies – 2007-2012

Clinical Interests

Ankle replacement and revision ankle replacement
Foot and ankle trauma
Fracture care
Arthroscopy and ligament repair
Deformity correction
Fusion and treatment of arthritis
Achilles and minimally invasive Achilles repair
Revision surgeries
Tendon disorders and treatments
Forefoot and bunion surgery
Charcot reconstructions

Memberships & Organizations

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Foot and Ankle Society
American Medical Association
Colorado Medical Society
AOFAST
El Paso Medical Society

Dr. Shank's Reviews

Steve M.

2 days ago

Doctor Shank is tops in my book. My foot injury was very serious requiring 4 surgeries over the course of a year and I am very thankful to have my foot and to be able to function at a high-level.

L D.

5 days ago

Dr. Shank was really great. He reminded me of a mechanic talking about fixing a car and it calmed me down.

Cindy C.

6 days ago

As usual Dr Shank was kind and understanding. Wouldn’t go to anyone else.i had broken my fibula near ankle about 3 years ago - the foot has been doing well until about a month ago - he was patient and helpful and ready to find out the problem and fix it. I was not dismissed because I’m older and overweight.

Monica P.

1 week ago

Dr Shank is very attentive in listening to your requests. Excellent surgeon,m!

Chuck H.

2 weeks ago

Dr. Shank and all of the staff are professional and helpful. I feel heard. Surgery x2 went well.

Philip T.

2 weeks ago

Best Ankle expert in Colorado - Philip T

Gregory S.

2 weeks ago

Dr Shank is the best!

Jeanne M.

2 weeks ago

Dr. Shank demonstrates a complete knowledge and understanding in his chosen field of practice. He shows respect and integrity. He is an amazing doctor/surgeon and human being!!! He is calm, and not in a hurry. He listens then is very clear about conveying information. He educates on the issue. Provides you with all options, then we make the treatment plan together. I feel totally confident and at ease with Dr. Shank. Staff are great as well!!!

Darla M.

3 weeks ago

Great staff and providers. Always a good experience coming here

tad H.

1 month ago

He’s a personable competent orthopedist with years of experience in even very complex work

Dr. Shank's Clinic Locations

CO Springs Briargate

2446 Research Pkwy, Ste 200

Colorado Springs

80920

John R. Shank, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot & Ankle Specialist

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