Robert Leland, MD

4.8

Based on 420 reviews.

Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot & Ankle, Trauma

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Fellowship Trained

Specialties: Foot & Ankle • General Orthopedics

Fax: 303-420-2279

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Dr. Robert Leland joined Cornerstone Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in 2021. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and dual fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma who has practiced in Colorado since 2001. He is one of Colorado’s most experienced orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeons and one of the first in the country to perform ankle replacements. Dr. Leland’s treatment philosophy centers on thoroughly educating patients about their condition and treatment options so they can best be involved in the decision-making process. He is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and AO Alumni.

Prior to working at Cornerstone Orthopedics, Dr. Leland graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Leland completed fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Orthopedic Trauma at University Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. He subsequently returned to Detroit as Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at Wayne State University and Chief of Orthopedics at the VA Medical Center where he was twice awarded the Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Leland currently serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado and received the Colonel Alan Bucknell Award for Teacher of the Year in 2020.

Dr. Leland specializes in all aspect of foot and ankle problems including sports injuries, complex deformity, fractures, ankle replacement, arthroscopy, arthritis, and bunion correction. He additionally treats general orthopedic trauma. Outside of work, Dr. Leland loves sharing in the lives of his grown children, exercising and playing hockey.

Education

Fellowships:
- Orthopedic Trauma, University Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
- Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons

Clinical Interests

Total Ankle Replacement
Foot & Ankle Fractures and Trauma
Foot & Ankle Deformities
Foot & Ankle Arthritis
Foot & Ankle Sports Injuries/Arthroscopy
Bunion Correction

Memberships & Organizations

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society
AO Foundation

Dr. Leland's Reviews

Savy D.

6 days ago

Dr. Leland was kind and straight forward. He gave me a warm welcome and the care was quick and I felt supported. Very cool vibe!

Kathy H.

2 weeks ago

Very professional and knowledgeable.

Terry H.

2 weeks ago

Doctor Leland is taking care of my ankle. He and his staff are awesome 👌

Shannon L.

2 weeks ago

Dr Leland did a great job with fixing me!! Him and the nurses most of all have made my healing process less scary than what I thought! Thank you all

diana B.

2 weeks ago

Dr Leland is very professional & direct. He diagnosed my plantar fasciitis with a few physical motion & pressure tests & immediately was point on! I highly recommend Dr Leland for your orthopedic feet medical needs.

Lisa R.

2 weeks ago

Dr.Leland really helped me. He fixed a surgery that someone else did on me and now I’m OK thank you Dr Lelend

Fonda T.

2 weeks ago

I had a great appointment. Dr. Leland listened to me and gave me a thorough exam. He answered all of my questions so that I could understand what I needed to do now and possibly in the future. I would recommend him to anyone.

Barbara L.

3 weeks ago

Very thorough exam. Fast check in with no issues. Highly recommend this practice.

Rena D.

3 weeks ago

5 stars awesome surgeon and Wonderful group of people!!:)

Stacy C.

3 weeks ago

Dr Leland is very professional , care team is top notch at what they do.

Dr. Leland's Clinic Locations

Golden Lutheran

12905 W 40th Ave, Suite 515

Golden

80401

Westminster

500 W. 144th Ave, Ste 230

Westminster

80023

Superior Orthopedic Clinic

3 Superior Dr, Ste 225

Superior

80027

Robert Leland, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon - Foot & Ankle, Trauma

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Dr. Leland's Clinic Locations

Golden Lutheran

Westminster

Superior Orthopedic Clinic

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