Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Robert Schulte
Dr. Robert Schulte is a Colorado native who grew up on the eastern plains of Colorado in a small ranching and farming community. He stayed in Colorado and completed his undergraduate work at Colorado State University. He graduated from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois in 1993. Dr. Schulte then completed a two year surgical residency at Loretto Hospital and Hugar Surgery Center in Chicago.
Dr. Schulte is a member of the Colorado Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Schulte enjoys golf, skiing, hiking and various other outdoor activities.
Dr. Kate Johnson
Dr. Kate Johnson completed her undergraduate work in Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. She began her medical studies at William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois and during this time received two Distinguished Scholar Scholarships. Dr. Johnson then relocated to Phoenix, Arizona to complete a three year surgical residency at Valleywise Health of Creighton University. She is board certified with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She currently works at A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Center in Loveland, Fort Collins and Cheyenne, and strives to provide inclusive and personalized treatment for a wide variety of foot and ankle problems. The thing Dr. Johnson enjoys most about being a podiatrist are the relationships that develop over time treating her patients.
Outside of medicine Dr. Johnson loves traveling and exploring the outdoors. She spends much of her free time cooking, gardening, mounting biking, river rafting and camping with her husband, two boys and dog Jasper.
Dr. Kelly Noonan
A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center would like to welcome Dr. Kelly Noonan to our team!
Dr. Kelly Noonan completed her undergraduate work in Biology at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. Being originally from New York, she completed her medical degree at New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York, New York. She then completed her surgical residency at the Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center in Aurora, CO. She is board qualified with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and board certified with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She currently works at A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle Center in with locations in Loveland, Fort Collins and Cheyenne. Her goal is to provide individual treatment to all foot and ankle pathologies for patients of all ages.
Outside of the office, Dr. Noonan and her husband enjoy attending sporting events and exploring Colorado, after just relocating from Massachusetts, with their dog Dozer.
Dr. Jared Overman
Dr. Jared Overman was born and raised in Iowa and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Biology. He went on to attend medical school at Des Moines University in Des Moines Iowa. After graduation he completed a 3-year surgical residency at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Chicago. During residency training he worked closely with Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez, a specialist in the treatment of complex foot and ankle deformities. After completing his residency Dr. Overman was selected for a surgical fellowship with Dr. Rodriguez at the Chicago Lower Extremity Deformity Correction Center. During this 12-month fellowship he received in depth training in adult and pediatric deformity correction, treatment of chronic limb pain, and management of lower extremity nerve injury. After completion of fellowship training, Dr. Overman accepted a position in Fort Collins and has been practicing in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming ever since. He continues his professional interest in deformity correction and treatment of peripheral nerve conditions/injuries. Outside of work he enjoys fly-fishing and playing guitar. He and his wife Courtney have two children and can usually be found out and about enjoying the Colorado weather and all that Fort Collins has to offer. He looks forward to having you as a patient.
Dr. Jeffrey Lehrman
Dr. Lehrman, recently named one of America’s Most Influential Podiatrists by Podiatry Management magazine, graduated from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2001 and went on to complete and three year surgical residency in Chester, PA. Dr Lehrman has continued his professional development beyond schooling and residency, having completed training in hyperbaric medicine and other techniques throughout his career. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, and is recognized as a “Master” by the American Professional Wound Care Association. Dr Lehrman has a role in training future podiatrists as an adjunct clinical professor at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Lehrman is also on the editorial advisory board of the journal WOUNDS and is a consulting editor for Podiatry Management magazine.
Charlene M Dennemeyer, DPM, FACFAS
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Surgical Fellowship: KYINFAS ACFAS Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, 2023
Surgical Residency: North Colorado Medical Center Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, PMSR/RRA, 2022
DPM Degree: New York College of Podiatric Medicine, 2019
BS: Neuroscience, University of Nevada Reno, 2012
Advanced Training:
Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, operative arthroscopy and endoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, trauma, limb salvage, external fixation
Philosophy of Care:
I understand that foot and ankle concerns can affect not only your mobility but also your confidence and quality of life. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. I believe the best care comes through partnership — listening carefully, respecting your concerns, and working together so you feel informed and empowered on your journey to healthier, stronger steps. I am committed to providing patient-centered, individualized care that honors your unique needs and goals while continually learning and embracing new, innovative techniques to ensure you receive the best possible outcomes.