Dr. Tim Crislin brought his family to Colorado from West Virginia in 2016 to help care for his ill mother-in-law. But he and his wife (also a doctor) had visited Colorado many times prior to their move.Crislin and his wife completed their residencies in St. Louis; and then practiced for eight years with an orthopedic group in Columbia, Missouri.ìMy wife likes skiing, and I like to snowboard. Ö So, we were already coming out here; when her mom got sick, we decided to go ahead and move out, and make a go of it.îAt first, Crislin, who lives in Falcon, spent time as a contractor. In 2019, he decided to open his own practice; however, COVID-19 put his opening date on hold for one year.When his business came to fruition, he focused on connecting with his patients. He said he sees 16 patients a day for 30 minutes each.Crislin said his treatment focus is conservative, which means less intrusive options like surgery unless it is absolutely necessary.What attracted him to podiatry is personal. ìYou know, itís kind of funny,î he said.ìI dealt with some foot and ankle issues. I used to play basketball and do some other sports when I was younger, and I had just a few injuries ó nothing major, but I kind of got interested in orthotics and how they affect the foot. How correcting the position of the foot can then help correct the positions in your knee, hip and back; and, overall, just get you moving in a more natural fashion.îCrislin is board-certified in surgery and his practice involves much more than nail care. ìSo, thatís been the biggest thing I have tried to overcome is everyone thinking I am just here to cut toenails,î he said. ìYou know, Iím here to help your planters fasciitis, your Achilles tendon problems Ö fractures. I can do all of those things.îIn his free time, Crislin spends time with his 5-year-old son, hiking, camping and teaching winter sports. On their small farm, they are also raising alpacas.
