Gordon P. Rhéaume, DPM
Dr. Gordon P. Rhéaume has been providing trusted foot and ankle care to the Southern Colorado community since 1983. With more than four decades of experience, he is known for his thorough, compassionate approach and his commitment to helping patients stay active, comfortable, and mobile at every stage of life.
A Pueblo native, Dr. Rhéaume earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Colorado State University, Pueblo before completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. He went on to complete comprehensive hospital-based residency training at the Veterans Administration Hospital and the University of Arizona Hospital and Medical Center in Tucson. His extensive training and surgical experience allow him to treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, from routine concerns to complex injuries and diabetic-related complications.
Dr. Rhéaume is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Throughout his career, he has remained actively involved in professional leadership at both the state and national levels, including serving as President of the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association and participating in numerous surgical review and advisory committees. His dedication to advancing podiatric medicine reflects his commitment to providing high-quality, up-to-date care for his patients.
He maintains hospital affiliations with several regional medical centers, including CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital and UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, as well as facilities in Canon City, Walsenburg, and La Junta. In addition to his Pueblo office, Dr. Rhéaume provides outreach clinics to better serve patients throughout Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and accessible care for a diverse patient population.
At Podiatry Associates, Dr. Rhéaume focuses on relieving pain, restoring function, and providing personalized treatment plans that help patients return to the activities they enjoy. His long-standing commitment to the community and his depth of experience make him a trusted resource for comprehensive foot and ankle care.
Licensure
- Arizona, State Board of Podiatry Examiners.
- Colorado, State Board of Podiatry Examiners.
- Illinois, State Board of Podiatry Examiners (Inactive).
Board Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 1988 Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Recertified in 1997, 2006, 2016.
- Diplomate National Board of Podiatry Examiners. Part I and II completed 1983.
Professional Experience
Private Practice:
- Podiatry Associates, Pueblo, CO, 1988 to present.
Physician in Staff Model HMO:
- Medical Care Providers P.C. (CIGNA HealthPlan), Phoenix, AZ, 1985 through 1988.
Hospital Affiliations
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta, CO.
- Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, CO.
- St. Mary Corwin Hospital, Pueblo, CO.
- St. Thomas More Hospital, Canon City, CO.
- Spanish Peaks Regional Medical Center, Walsenburg, CO.
Education
Podiatric Residency Training:
- Veterans Administration Hospital and Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.
- University of Arizona Hospital and Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.
Certificate of Residency:
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 1984. (Program and Certificate Approved by the Council on Podiatry Education, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Institutions JCAHO Accredited) Program Director, Martin Snyder, DPM, AACFS, D.ABPO / Brent Nixon DPM.
Professional Degree
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM):
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin Univ. of Medicine and Science, May 1983, Chicago, IL.
Externships:
- Thorek Hospital, St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital, and Franklin Blvd. Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS):
- Biology Major and Chemistry Minor. Colorado State University-Pueblo, May 1979, Pueblo; CO.
High School
- Pueblo South High School, May 1974, Pueblo, CO.
Professional Affiliations/Societies
- Fellow American Society of Podiatric Surgeons.
- American Podiatric Medical Association - Colorado Podiatric Medical Association.
- American Diabetes Association - American National Red Cross Volunteer (WSI).
Appointments/Honors
- Chairman, Podiatry Qualifications Committee, Parkview Hospital.
- Surgery Qualifications Committee and Review, Parkview Hospital.
- Delegate for Colorado, American Podiatric Med. Assoc.
- Colorado Representative to PPAC Leadership Conference.
- American Podiatric Medical Assoc., Appeals and Control Committee.
- President Colorado Podiatric Medical Association.
- Board of Directors, Colorado Podiatric Medical Association.
- Elected to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" Edition.
Teaching Activities/Lectures
- Guest Lecturer for multiple community, hospital and senior organizations in Pueblo and the Southern Colorado area.
Organizational Activities
- APMA Delegate for Colorado, American Podiatric Med. Assoc. 1998-2009.
- PAC Alternate Delegate for Colorado, American Podiatric Med. Assoc. 1995-1997.
- Scientific Chairman CPMA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO 1994-1996.
- PPAC Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C., 1997-2009.
- Arizona Podiatric Medical Association, Scientific Committee 1986-1988.
- Alumni Mentor, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
- Member of the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce.
