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Podiatry HOME

Welcome to the Podiatry Homepage

The Colorado Podiatry Board was instituted as part of the Podiatrists Practice Act in order to regulate the practice of podiatry in Colorado. The Board ensures that licensed professionals are acting in accordance with the standards of care as outlined in the Podiatrists Practice Act. Licensure is mandatory to practice podiatric medicine or perform podiatric surgery in Colorado or to treat Colorado patients.

The Podiatry Board is a Type I Board, meaning that it is policy autonomous and made up of professional and public members (four podiatrists and one public member). The decisions made by the Podiatry Board are not subject to administrative review. The Podiatry Board does not have the authority to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes.

The Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform is currently conducting a sunset review of the Colorado Podiatry Board. Analysis is performed to determine if the Board is necessary and should be continued, modified, or repealed.  To provide input on this review, please visit COPRRR's website.

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Karen Phelan, Program Director

Colorado Podiatry Board
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7764  |  Email: dora_podiatryboard@state.co.us

Regulation History:

  • 1915: Podiatry is first regulated under the Colorado Medical Board.
  • 1985: The Podiatry Board becomes independent.

To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.

Board Members:

  • Staci Bogin, DPM, President
    Professional Member | Term Expires: March 17, 2028
  • Michael Vaardahl, DPM, Vice President
    Professional Member | Term Expires: March 17, 2028
  • Kristine Hoffman, DPM
    Professional Member | Term Expires: March 17, 2027
  • George Mina, DPM
    Professional Member | Term Expires: March 17, 2029
  • Robin Vidimos
    Public Member | Term Expires: March 17, 2026
Public Notices

Colorado Podiatry Board – Rulemaking Hearing – September 5, 2025

The purpose of this Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Board determines on revisions to Rule 1.20 - CONCERNING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DISCLOSURES TO CONSUMERS ABOUT THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF RECEIVING EMERGENCY OR NONEMERGENCY SERVICES FROM AN OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDER and APPENDIX B – YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS AGAINST SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLS. The purpose of the proposed rules is to establish requirements for health-care providers to disclose to covered persons who are utilizing a health benefit plan about the potential of “balance billing” when receiving 1) post-stabilization services or 2) covered non-emergency services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility.

Legislative Updates

The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 550,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:

Meeting Minutes