Dr. Joseph Mechanik, DPM

Dr. Joseph Mechanik, DPM

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Dr. Joseph Mechanik, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Centennial, CO and has been practicing for 20 years. He graduated from California College Of Podiatric Medicine At Samuel Merrit College and specializes in podiatric foot & ankle surgery, sports medicine, and more.Read his story
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Colorado Foot Institute

7180 E Orchard Rd Ste 100

Centennial, CO 80111

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  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Bankers Life and Casualty
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cofinity
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Coventry Health Care
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No malpractice claims found for Colorado
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Mechanik's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Mechanik treats Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon more than 87% of his peers

Dr. Mechanik treats this condition more than 87% of his peers

Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Mechanik performs Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed more than 81% of his peers

Dr. Mechanik performs this procedure more than 81% of his peers

Foot Conditions
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Mechanik treats Foot Conditions more than 81% of his peers

Dr. Mechanik treats this condition more than 81% of his peers

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Dr. Mechanik's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess
  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Achilles Tendon Contracture
  • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
  • Acute Gout
  • Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Disorders
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Fracture Repair
  • Ankle Fusion
  • Ankle Injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Laxity
  • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
  • Ankle Ligament Rupture
  • Ankle Misalignment
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Ankle Surgery
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Ankle
  • Arthritis of the Foot
  • Arthritis of the Midfoot
  • Arthritis of the Toe
  • Arthritis Surgery
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Arthroscopic Joint Reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Surgery Reconstruction
  • Avulsion Fracture
  • Biopsy
  • Biopsy of Affected Tissue
  • Blood Test
  • Bone Disorders
  • Bunion
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Bunionette
  • Bursa Injection
  • Bursitis
  • Calcaneus Fracture
  • Cartilage Regeneration
  • Complex Fractures
  • Compound Fracture
  • Compression Fracture
  • Cortisone Injection
  • Custom Made Foot Orthotic
  • Debridement
  • Dermatology Procedure
  • Diabetic (Charcot) Foot
  • Diabetic Evaluation
  • Diabetic Limb Salvage
  • Diabetic Wound Care
  • Digital X-Ray (CDR)
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Ear Disorders
  • Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
  • Excisional Biopsy
  • Extra-Articular Fracture
  • Flat Foot
  • Flatfoot Correction
  • Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
  • Foot and Ankle Disorders
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
  • Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Foot Conditions
  • Foot Deformities
  • Foot Fracture
  • Foot Injuries
  • Foot Sprain
  • Foot Surgery
  • Forefoot Reconstruction
  • Fracture
  • Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
  • Fracture Care
  • Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
  • Functional Orthotic
  • Gout
  • Hammer Toe
  • Hammer Toe Repair
  • Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
  • Heel Pain
  • Heel Spur
  • Infection Management
  • Infections
  • Infectious Arthritis
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Ingrown Toenail Removal
  • Ingrown Toenail Surgery
  • Ingrown Toenail Treatment
  • Injection of Tendon
  • Injection Therapy
  • Intra-Articular Fracture
  • Joint Drainage
  • Malunion of Fracture
  • Melanoma Removal
  • Metatarsal Fracture
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Midfoot Fracture and-or Dislocation Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
  • Nail Avulsion and Excision
  • Nerve Biopsy
  • Nerve Block, Somatic
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Nerve Pain
  • Nerve Release
  • Nerve Surgery
  • Neuropathy
  • Neuroplasty
  • Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
  • Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
  • Orthotic Treatment
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Toe
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Pediatric Ankle Fractures
  • Pediatric Diseases
  • Pediatric Foot Disease
  • Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Nerve Block
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Peripheral Vascular Intervention
  • Peripheral Vascular Studies
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
  • Posterior Heel Spur Surgery
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction
  • Post-Traumatic Arthritis
  • Pseudoarthrosis
  • Reconstructive Ankle Surgery
  • Reconstructive Foot Surgery
  • Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
  • Rheumatologic and Osteoarthritis Reconstruction
  • Sever's Disease
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Diseases
  • Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Steroid Injection
  • Stress Fracture of Foot
  • Surgical Biopsy
  • Synovial Biopsy
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendon and Bursa Injection
  • Tendon Repair
  • Toe Fractures
  • Toe Injuries
  • Toe Wounds
  • Traumatic Amputation
  • Traumatic Injuries
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Turf Toe
  • Ulcer of Foot
  • Vascular Disease
  • Wart Removal
  • Wart Treatment
  • Wear and Tear Arthritis
  • Wound Care and Management

About Me

Foot pain for more than a few days is not usual. If your feet are down, so are you. Dr. Mechanik believes that early intervention for a patient's foot and ankle condition, is better than letting the condition go until you have too much pain and ...
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Specialties

  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Pediatric Podiatry
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Podiatry
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Board Certifications

  • Foot Surgery
  • Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
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Education

California College Of Podiatric Medicine At Samuel Merrit College
Medical School
2012
Master Hyprocure Surgeon Certification
2010
Board Certified Foot Surgery American Board Of Podiatric Surgery
2010
Board Certified Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery American Board Of Podiatric Surgery
2010
Fellow, American College Of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Facfas)
2003
Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
1999
Gulf Coast Orthopedics and Spine Associates
Fellowship Hospital
1997
Columbia-North & East Houston Medical Center
Residency Hospital
1995
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine Science/The Chicago Medical School
Medical School
1991
University Of Colorado-Boulder
Undergraduate School
2012
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Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Mechanik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mechanik

4.8

Based on 183 reviews

5 Stars
92.34972677595628%
(169)
4 Stars
3.8251366120218577%
(7)
3 Stars
1.092896174863388%
(2)
2 Stars
0.546448087431694%
(1)
1 Star
2.185792349726776%
(4)

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He was kind and comforting to my very scared daughter. We felt encouraged about successful treatment options,
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Clearly understood the problem before diagnosis and identified the problem to me so i understood what and how to improve it.
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Outstanding bedside manner, kind, friendly, and compassionate. He is very personable and is committed to making you feel better. He is also just genuinely a good human being. I would recommend him to anyone with any foot related issues. He took care of my chronic, painful ingrown toenails and I feel like my quality of life has improved.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Mechanik for over 3 years. He is wonderful to work with. I had a torn plantar fascia and her repaired it with a stem cell patch. My foot has never felt better! The office staff is so nice!
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Very knowledgeable and willing to take time to explain conditions and solutions. Suggested several alternatives to surgery which was refreshing. Listens well and heard my concerns. Great experience.
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INCREDIBLE DOCTOR!! Dr. Mechanik is the best doctor I have ever seen. He was truly interested in getting to know me and about my condition. I had been to 5 other foot specialist before him. He immediately knew what I had, which none of the other doctors even mentioned. After three years in pain, he fixed me. He is the smartest and kindest doctor I have ever had. Hands down Best Foot and Ankle Doc in Colorado and the USA. If you have a foot or ankle problem, Dr. Mechanik is who you need!
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Good doctor but needs to explain details about surgery. My foot and ankle were in pain for over 6 months. Went to see another doctor and realized that the surgery was not done properly. Had another surgery and now I feel great. The lady at front desk over charged twice. I feel it's all about the money not the quality. She seamed fake friendly. I felt uncomfortable around her. I'm surprised they have that many 5 stars. Back in the day doctors took pride in thier profession. Done early in 2017.
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Satisfaction survey....I'll start out by saying this team is not only proficient in patient care but by far the most caring medical staff my family has ever encountered. No one wishes that they need the care of a podiatric surgeon but if you have issues with your feet....this is the team you want.
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Dr. Mechanik was very engaged and spent a lot of time talking about my options. I went thinking (as I was told by 3 other doctors) that I needed surgery. We talked about less aggressive options (i.e. orthotics) as a first approach rather than surgery. I very much appreciated this approach. He even jury rigged a temporary "orthotic" that has been working WONDERS and can't wait for the permanent inserts. Dr. Mechanik really puts his patients FIRST!!!
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Dr Mechanik is excellent! I have been plagued with ingrown toe nails since I was a teenager, previous attempts by other Dr’s left me with ragged nails and painful regrowths. Dr Mechanik has removed two badly ingrown nails with little pain and fast recovery. Previous removals had been painful and messy, not so here. Don’t put of getting those annoying painful ingrown removed once and for all!
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I've gotten such great care. My foot surgery went exceptionally well; Dr. Mechanik knew exactly how to repair my foot. He was very knowlegable and confident about the procedure that needed to be done. He and his staff are so compassionate and caring. They pay attention to every detail, explaining what to expect post-op, pain management and home care instructions. The experience was amazing.
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Hands down (or feet down!) the best doctor I think I've ever seen. He truly listens and is always in a great mood. He's patient with you and is always cheery! He clearly knows what he's talking about and never rushed into anything. He is willing to go the extra mile for this patients and I really cannot say enough nice things about him. Seriously, he's your guy.
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I'm from Pennsylvania and traveled to area ending up with a ingrown toenail. Same day appointment. I experienced excellent staff and care. Highly unlikely that I would need their services again, but they treated me like I was a regular customer. Excellent service. Thank you
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Dr Mechanik always listens, showing that he cares about what you are telling him. He has a great bedside manner both in the office and at the hospital. I've also never felt rushed with him.
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Dr. Mechanik had a solution for severe clubfeet. My son had the surgery and even within 4 weeks the results are stunning. He's walking faster, and with better gait, and he can stand at highschool events for hours without getting tired or feeling pain. He's got some training to do to get all the benefits, but Dr. Mechanik did a fantastic job and used amazing technology to improve my son's day to day life.
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Everyone was so nice. The doctor answered all my questions. He had a plan and did not have to run a lot of tests or do X-rays. Very nice and honest group! Glad I found them
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I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mechanik! I have a very complicated medical history and diagnoses, which includes a diagnosis of CRPS. Although it's rare, he knew what it was and how to handle it in conjunction with what I was seeing him for. He never made me feel rushed or like I couldn't ask a question. He's one of the most approachable doctors I've ever seen. He was careful to make sure I had a good treatment plan going forward. He even called me on the weekend to make sure I was ok!
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You performed multiple surgeries on my feet and I have been in pain for over 20 yrs. I have to have reconstruction surgery now to undo what you did.
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Have bad left foot pain, saw a Dr.Stern and no noticeable results! Went to see Dr. Mechanik with my wife and I have hope again! He was great and explained everything to us and really seemed to care. My wife is so excited that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel finally...I highly recommend Dr.Mechanik, at least he will give you hope!
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Highly Recommend!
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Colorado Foot Institute

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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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