Dr. Brooks Young
Dr. Brooks Young opened Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic in 2008, joining forces with many of the best primary care doctors in the Kansas City area by practicing in their existing clinics. Since Dr. Young’s establishment as one of the most highly skilled foot and ankle surgeons in the area, his patient-base has continued to grow. He is active in the podiatry community and frequently gives lectures at meetings with his colleagues.
Degrees
Des Moines University - College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science in Biology
Residency
MultiCare Foot & Ankle - Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma WA - Served as Chief Resident
Professional Memberships
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Family
Grew up in Stafford, KS and is married with three children
Interests
Playing guitar, piano and drums
Fishing and hunting
Playing golf and pool
Camping and backpacking
Home improvement and gardening
Spending time with his family
Dr. Young has earned an outstanding reputation for both his clinical care and surgical skills.
Dr. Brian Schmidt
Dr. Brian Schmidt joined Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic in 2015, bringing his strong competence in the clinical and surgical management of conditions of the foot and ankle, including biomechanics, sports medicine, trauma, limb salvage, and correction of complex deformities. He uses his experience and expertise to provide the best possible care for patients with disorders or deformity of the foot and ankle; whether surgical or conservative.
Degrees
Des Moines University - College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point – Bachelor of Science in Biology
Residency
William S Middleton VA Hospital - Madison, WI - Served as Chief Resident
Professional Memberships
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Family
Grew up in Wisconsin and is married with three children
Interests
Boating and water sports
Basketball and golf
Cooking
Playing guitar
Spending time with family
Dr. Schmidt’s clinical knowledge and surgical skills provides a superb contribution to patients as well as the medical community.
Dr. Michael Johnson
Dr. Michael Johnson joined Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic in 2018, adding additional expertise to the practice with a reputation of providing exceptional lower extremity care. Dr. Johnson tailors his treatment approach to the individual and takes the time to understand a patient’s background and lifestyle before working together with the patient to reach goals of recovery. Always with the patient’s best interest in mind, Dr. Johnson stays current with the latest in both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for a wide variety of conditions.
Degrees
Des Moines University - College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
University of Central Missouri – Bachelor of Science in Biology & Psychology
Residency
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center - Rockford, IL - Served as Academics & Research Chair
Grant Medical Center - Columbus, OH
Professional Memberships
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Family
Grew up in Overland Park, KS, and is married with one child
Interests
Grilling
Swimming and golf
Kansas City sporting events
Building and landscaping
Spending time with his family
Dr. Johnson has additional training certification of “Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle (RRA)” surgery.
Dr. Jason Anderson
Dr. Jason Anderson joined Jayhawk Foot & Ankle Clinic in August 2021. Dr. Anderson provides comprehensive podiatric care for all foot and ankle conditions, including skin and ingrown toenail conditions, heel pain, bunions, tendonitis, fractures, flat feet, diabetic foot care, arthritis and diabetic foot ulcerations/infections. Dr. Anderson enjoys his profession and building strong, trusting relationships with his patients. His approach to patient care is generally conservative with the knowledge and experience to know when to begin discussing more aggressive options. He understands the importance of education and prevention, especially in his diabetic patients.
Degrees
Des Moines University - College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
Luther College - Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Residency
University of Louisville Hospital - Served as Chief Resident
Professional Memberships
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Family
Grew up in Iowa and is married with two sons.
Interests
Adventure hunting
Cars
Mountain biking
Long walks on the beach
Spending time with his family
Dr. Anderson is the latest physician to join the practice with the additional training certification of diabetic wound management and limb salvage.
About Podiatry
Podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot and ankle. These doctors must complete four years of medical school in order to obtain a doctorate of podiatric medicine, as well as an additional three years of podiatric residency.