About Michael Zyzda, DPM

Dr. Zyzda has been practicing in the Denver area since 1989. He began his career in health care as a nurse, graduating from St. Joseph School of Nursing in Sioux City, IA as a Registered Nurse. He continued his studies at Briar Cliff University, also in Sioux City, IA, obtaining his BS in Nursing. He then earned his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, IA. Finally, Dr. Zyzda attended the Veterans Administration Podiatric Surgical Residency in Denver, CO. Special emphasis during his residency included reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, advanced wound care, severe infections, and preventing amputations in diabetics. Continued training includes endoscopic surgery, shock wave therapy, and laser surgery. He is a former foot and ankle specialist for the Denver Nuggets Basketball Team. Interests of his include playing hockey with his fellow physicians on their team "Hockey Docs"; hiking, backpacking, and technical climbing (instructor and trip leader for the Colorado Mountain Club, climbed all of the Colorado 14ers); Biblical studies (graduate of the 4 year Catholic Biblical School); skiing, flyfishing and being with his family. Dr. Zyzda has been married to his wife Margie for over 25 years and they have two children.