Meet Your Podiatrist
Dr. Raquel Litherland, DPM
Podiatric Surgeon · Double Board-Certified · Practicing in Colorado since 2017
ABOUt Dr. Litherland
An Oklahoma-born podiatrist who found her home in Colorado.
Dr. Litherland was born and raised in Oklahoma. She first came to Colorado to attend Colorado Christian University, where she graduated with a degree in Biology. She then moved to the Midwest to pursue her studies at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University. Upon completing her medical training, she was accepted into the residency program at Botsford Hospital, where she continued her training in both forefoot and rearfoot surgical and conservative care.
Dr. Litherland performs general podiatric care as well as foot and ankle surgery, with particular expertise in diabetic foot care and wound care. Her clinical specialties include foot and ankle deformities, fractures, sprains, wound care, trauma, injections, skin and nail conditions, orthotics, and diabetic foot management. She is also trained in diabetic education — a reflection of her long-standing focus on the specific needs of patients managing diabetes and its complications.
Dr. Litherland has been practicing in the greater Denver area since 2017. She's deeply rooted in the Colorado lifestyle and spends her free time outdoors with her family.
CREDENTIALS
Education, board certification, and affiliations.
Undergraduate Education
Colorado Christian University
B.S. in Biology
Medical Education
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Residency
Botsford Hospital
Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgical and Conservative Care
Board Certifications
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Lutheran Medical Center
Professional Affiliations
American Podiatric Medical Association
Colorado Podiatric Medical Association
Board Member, Colorado Foot and Ankle Society
CAPABILITIES
Procedures Performed
Foot surgery
Lapiplasty® Bunion and hammertoe correction
Wound care, including skin grafts and substitutes for non-healing wounds
Diabetic foot exams and neuropathy management
Injection therapy for pain and inflammation
Custom orthotic prescription and fitting
In-office minor procedures (ingrown toenail removal, skin lesion excision)
MLS and REMY laser therapy for pain and inflammation
Laser therapy for fungal nails
Trauma and fracture care
EXPERTISE
Conditions Treated
Diabetic foot care and neuropathy
Foot and ankle wounds and non-healing ulcers
Foot and ankle deformities
Foot fractures
Ankle sprains and soft tissue injuries
Trauma and acute foot and ankle injuries
Skin conditions affecting the foot (including fungal and bacterial infections)
Nail conditions (ingrown toenails, fungal nails, nail deformities)
Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
Bunions, hammertoes, and forefoot deformities
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Call to schedule your visit.
We see patients from across the Denver metro area at our Wheat Ridge and Boulder offices. Both locations are accepting new patients, and both offer free parking. Call whichever office is most convenient — we'll take it from there.