Podiatric medicine is a branch of the medical sciences devoted to the study of human movement, with the medical care of the foot and ankle as its primary focus. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
What Is a Podiatrist?
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
What Are the Qualifications of a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training is similar to that of other doctors.
Podiatrists can specialize in many fields, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics (children), and diabetic care.
Grand River Health’s podiatrist, Dr. Jill Peotter, sees patients at Grand River Health Clinic in Rifle. Monday-Friday.
She also goes to Grand River Health Clinic West in Battlement Mesa Tuesday mornings every other week.
To make an appointment with our Podiatrist call 970.625.1100 at Grand River Health Clinic in Rifle.
Jill Peotter, DPM
Podiatry
When asked what drew her to medicine in a rural community, Dr. Peotter says, “Living in a small community affords me the luxury of getting to know my patients outside of the work environment. Community service has always been a huge part of my life. I love getting to know my community and patients through my community involvement. It’s so much more personal than in a more urban area”
What does Dr. Peotter look forward to most at Grand River Health? “I am looking forward to building my new practice here from the ground up and immersing myself in this community. I cannot tell you how excited I am to be here”. Peotter adds “Grand River is very progressive and very preventative. They encourage routine care and checks ups for their patients, and really look out for them, focusing on their health, from the beginning, helping to prevent chronic illnesses before they start. That is a true community hospital.”
Education
- BS at UNC in Greeley
- Medical training at the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Expertise
Everything regarding the foot and ankle… from skin and nail conditions, to fractures, arthritis issues, wounds and preventative care for diabetics…even orthotics to help our active population, stay active!
Dr Peotter also sees patients at Grand River Health Clinic West in Battlement Mesa Tuesday mornings.
Jill Peotter, DPM
Podiatry When asked what drew her to medicine in a…
Natalie Arena, PA-C
A Pittsfield, MA native, Natalie received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Western New England College in Springfield, MA in 2003. She then went on to receive her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston in 2005.
After working in the Denver and Boulder area, Natalie moved to the Western Slope in 2009 to be closer to the mountains and return to rural healthcare. She worked with the neurosurgery team at the Spine Center as a Physician Assistant and saw patients in several outpatient clinics, assisted with rounding, discharge coordination and served as first assist in surgery.
Natalie also has vast experience in Orthopaedics as well. She spent several years working for Glenwood Orthopaedic Center and Aspen Orthopaedic Associates, again assisting the practice with seeing patients in outpatient clinics, rounding, discharge planning and serving as first assist in Surgeries.
Natalie enjoys many outdoor sports such as skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking and dirt biking. She shares her life with her two “fur babies.”
Natalie works with patients in the Grand River Specialty Clinic in Podiatry and Orthopaedic Spine Surgery.
Natalie Arena, PA-C
A Pittsfield, MA native, Natalie received her Bachelor of Science…
Grand River Health’s podiatrist, Dr. Jill Peotter, sees patients at Grand River Health Clinic in Rifle Monday – Friday.
She also goes to Grand River Health Clinic West in Battlement Mesa Tuesday mornings every other week.
To make an appointment with our Podiatrist call 970.625.1100 at Grand River Health Clinic in Rifle.