07/07/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
NY Podiatrists Join Northwell Health
Scott R. Lurie, DPM and David L. Rossman, DPM, of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine class of 1984, started private practice together in 1987 in Forest Hills, Queens.
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(L-R) Drs. David Rossman and Scott Lurie |
They eventually moved into Midtown Manhattan. As of June 2025, they were officially acquired by Northwell Health. Their office is the first podiatry practice in New York City to become a part of Northwell Health Physician Partners.
07/07/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
MI Podiatrist Joins MyMichigan in Tawas
MyMichigan Medical Center in Tawas has announced the addition of podiatrist Stacey Stefansky, DPM. Dr. Stefansky earned her podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Stacey Stefansky |
Dr. Stefansky went on to complete a three-year surgical residency at the Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Mark Constance, Up North Voice [7/3/25]
07/02/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
WV Podiatrist Enhances Surgical Care in the OH Valley
Now serving as the director of the new Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at WVU Medicine, Wheeling Hospital, Patrick Burns, DPM brings nearly three decades of experience in foot and ankle surgery to Ohio Valley as the director of the new Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at WVU Medicine, Wheeling Hospital.
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Dr. Patrick Burns |
Dr. Burns earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Then he went to the University of Pittsburgh for a residency, followed by 18 years working for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Source: The Intelligencer [6/29/25]
07/02/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
JRMC Welcomes ND Podiatrist
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has welcomed Spencer Arndt, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon to its specialty clinic, where he will join Rachael Renschler, DPM.
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Dr. Spencer Arndt |
Dr. Arndt is from Clemson, South Carolina, and received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Dr. William M. Scholl College at Rosalind Franklin University. He completed his residency at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, a HealthPartners Institute.
Source: North.Dakota.com [6/29/25]
06/30/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
WesternU Health Oliver Station Welcomes OR Podiatrist
WesternU Health Oliver Station in Portland, Oregon has welcomed Craig Clifford, DPM, MHA. Dr. Clifford arrives at WesternU Health Oliver Station after working the past 15 years in Washington. Dr. Clifford earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and his Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Des Moines University College of Health Sciences.
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Dr. Craig Clifford |
Dr. Clifford completed his podiatric medical and surgical residency at the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute, Franciscan Health System – St. Francis Hospital. After residency, he stayed with the Franciscan Health System and served as the Director of Research, and later became the Director of Residency Training. While teaching, he was honored to be awarded Clinician of the Year, Instructor of the Year, and the Outstanding Teaching Award over multiple years. Dr. Clifford was also the recipient of the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Physician of the Year Award in 2020.
Source: WesternU News [6/27/25]
06/26/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
MD Podiatrists Participate in 2025 Special Olympics
The Maryland 2025 Special Olympics were held at Towson University on June 21, screening athletes for foot and ankle problems, through the Fit Feet program.
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(L-R) Drs. Theresa Guzman, Enzo Leone, Haseeb Ahmad, Brent Tabor, Joel Morse, Howard Osterman, and Riasat Ali. |
Participating in this year's event were: Drs. Theresa Guzman, Enzo Leone, Haseeb Ahmad, Brent Tabor, Joel Morse, Howard Osterman, Riasat Ali, and Herman Zarate. All of the doctors encourage fellow podiatrists to get involved with a charitable organization of their choice.
06/26/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
IL Podiatrist Joins NIFAS
Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists (NIFAS) has announced that Justin J. Bichler, DPM has transitioned into a full-time provider role following the successful completion of the Northwest Illinois Foot & Ankle Foundation Fellowship.
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Dr. Justin Bichler |
Dr. Bichler earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, graduating cum laude from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a podiatric residency at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. During his fellowship, Dr. Bichler trained under Patrick McEneaney, DPM and the NIFAS surgical faculty, gaining comprehensive experience in clinical and operative care for both routine and complex foot and ankle pathologies.
06/23/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
IN Podiatrists Join Franciscan Physician Network in Valparaiso
Board-certified podiatrists Cynthia Grundy, DPM and Dominik Meyer, DPM are now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and are accepting patients in Valparaiso. Both doctors completed podiatric medical school at Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, IL.
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(L-R) Drs. Dominik Meyer and Cynthia Grundy |
Dr. Grundy completed her podiatric residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Her clinical interests include bunions, sports injuries, and diabetic wounds. Dr. Meyer completed his podiatric residency at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago. His clinical interests include elective foot and ankle surgeries, diabetic wound care, and sports medicine of the foot and ankle.
Source: valpo.life [6/19/25]
06/17/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Terrebonne General Health System Welcomes LA Podiatrist
Terrebonne General Health System has welcomed Tyler Tewilliager, DPM to Terrebonne General and Gulf Coast Orthopedics. He will join the orthopedic group to provide podiatric medicine and surgery on all aspects of foot and ankle care, including total ankle replacement. Dr. Tewilliager received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio.
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Dr. Tyler Tewilliager |
Dr. Tewilliager completed his podiatric residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, and his fellowship at Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialist in Denver, Colorado. He is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery.
06/12/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Podiatrists and Students Volunteer at NJ Summer Games
Robert Conenello, DPM, former president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and a dedicated team of volunteers provided podiatric screenings for over 500 athletes at the 2025 Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games, held this past weekend at The College of New Jersey. The Healthy Athletes initiative, which includes Fit Feet (podiatric screening), exemplifies how sports medicine can serve as a bridge between health equity and performance.
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(L-R) Dr. Robert Conenello and Special Olympian |
For the medical volunteers—ranging from seasoned physicians to students just beginning their careers—this was more than a screening opportunity. It was a rare and humbling chance to observe unique pathologies, collaborate with peers, and witness firsthand the joy and determination of athletes who compete without limits.
06/10/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Sheridan Orthopedic Welcomes WY Podiatrist
Sheridan Orthopedic Associates recently welcomed Daniel Peterson, DPM. Dr. Peterson earned his podiatric medical degree at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a podiatric residency at the Detroit Medical Center.
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Dr. Daniel Peterson |
Dr. Peterson then completed a North Jersey Reconstructive Foot and Ankle fellowship. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: The Sheridan Press [6/7/25]
06/09/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
TN Podiatrist Joins Cutting-Edge Foot and Ankle Clinic
Cutting-Edge Foot and Ankle Clinic, led by podiatrists David Farnen, DPM and Yerusalem Lanier, DPM along with nurse practitioner Morgan Hubble and physician assistant Rojin Abdullah, announced the addition of Gary Cockrell, DPM to its expanding medical staff.
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Dr. Gary Cockrell |
Dr. Cockrell brings more than 32 years of experience in podiatric medicine and surgery. He received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a podiatric surgical residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis-Georgetown, Tennessee. He is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery and holds diplomate status from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: USA Today [6/5/25]
06/09/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
ME Podiatrist Joins MaineHealth Podiatry Rockport
MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital has welcomed Ashley Mychak, DPM to its podiatry team. Dr. Mychak earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa, in 2013. She completed her reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgical fellowship at Ankle and Foot Care Centers/Northside Regional Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio in 2018, and completed her residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia in 2017.
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Dr. Ashley Mychak |
Dr. Mychak also holds a Master of Education in Mental and Physical Disabilities from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. She is is dual board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine Board and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery.
Source: mainehealth.org [6/6/25]
06/06/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NV Podiatrist Joins Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Michael Crovetti, Jr., DO, founder of Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, has welcomed Casey Burchill, DPM to his surgical team. Dr. Burchill earned his podiatric medical degree at the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a three-year residency in podiatric surgery at Emory University’s Department of Orthopedics. He is board certified in both Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery and Forefoot Surgery.
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Dr. Casey Burchill |
Once the second-fastest runner in Arizona State University history and a qualifier for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, Dr. Burchill’s dreams of Olympic glory were halted by a foot injury during a backpacking trip.
Source: Nevada Business [6/4/25]
06/03/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
FL Podiatrist Joins Holy Cross Medical Group
Podiatrist Amanda Allen, MBA, DPM, has joined Holy Cross Medical Group. Most recently, Dr. Allen was with Orthopaedic Associates of Miami Lakes and Memorial Hospital Pembroke-Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Pembroke Pines.
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Dr. Amanda Allen |
Dr. Allen earned her Master of Business Administration with a health services administration focus and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University in Miami Shores. She then completed her post-graduate training with a three-year foot and ankle surgical residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Allen continued on to the Westside Podiatry Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Westside Hospital in Plantation, FL.
Source: South Florida Hospital News [6/1/25]
05/30/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Aria Care Partners Names New Podiatry Chief Medical Officer
Aria Care Partners has named Scott Giaimo, MS, DPM to the position of Chief Medical Officer of Podiatry. In this role, Dr. Giaimo will oversee delivery and expansion of the company's onsite podiatry services for skilled nursing facilities.
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Dr. Scott Giaimo |
Dr. Giaimo earned both a master's degree in biomedical sciences and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University summa cum laude. He completed his residency at Botsford General Hospital in Michigan (now Corewell Health Farmington Hills) and is board certified.
Source: Yahoo Finance [5/28/25]
05/27/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
PA Podiatrist Joins Keystone Foot and Ankle Center
Keystone Foot and Ankle Center has welcomed Jason N. Birkel, DPM as its newest podiatrist. Dr. Birkel is now seeing patients at the practice’s Chambersburg and Waynesboro locations. He chose podiatry after shadowing several specialties and appreciating the hands-on nature of the work.
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Dr. Jason Birkel |
Dr. Birkel earned his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at the Des Moines University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed his podiatric residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Source: Franklin County Free Press [5/24/25]
05/21/2025
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY)
From: Paul Kesselman, DPM
Sometime in 1981, shortly after starting my post-graduate training through NYCPM, I was told I had to join NYSPMA. I found that the local meeting was at a nearby now defunct hospital and ventured into what I thought was going to be a hornet’s nest. After all, I was misinformed that podiatry ate its young and you needed a sponsor to join the association. With many trepidations, I arrived at the meeting knowing that I would not know a single individual who could sponsor me. When I arrived at the room where the meeting was held, there was a kind man greeting others. He offered his hand to me and asked if he could help me. I informed him that I was a new graduate from ICPM and that I was back in NY to do my post-graduate work.
He firmly shook my hand and told me that he would not only sponsor me, but he gave me both his home and office phone numbers and told me that he would help me in any way he could. That man was Arthur Gudeon. He has been more than a friend and confidant to a generation of podiatrists not only in the NY area but to anyone...
Editor's note: Dr. Kesselman's extended-length letter can be read here.
05/20/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Podiatry is the Right Choice: MA Podiatrist
Podiatry is really treating anything that affects the foot and ankle, which then affects the way we walk and the way our body functions, particularly your knees and back,” said Don Pelto, DPM, podiatric physician and co-founder of Central Massachusetts Podiatry. “This work is so fulfilling because we make people feel better,” says Pelto.
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Dr. Don Pelto |
Dr. Pelto and Neil Feldman, DPM partnered to create Central Massachusetts Podiatry in 2009. Benjamin Saviet, DPM is also a partner, and Matthew Monette, DPM is an associate at the practice. All four are surgeons with years of experience treating patients of all ages, and Pelto is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, which allows him to see patients who are more comfortable speaking those languages.
Source: Matte LeBarre, Community Advocate [5/18/25]
05/19/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
CA Podiatry Group Announces Grand Opening of Laguna Woods Podiatry
Neda Arjomandi, DPM Invites the community to Join on May 22nd for an Evening of Celebration as Laguna Woods Podiatry celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Dr. Neda Arjomandi |
Dr. Arjomandi earned her podiatric medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed her podiatric residency at Kennedy Hospital (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). Dr. Arjomandi is board certified in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce [5/15/25]
05/15/2025
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY) PART 1A
From: Elliot Udell, DPM
If we want to show new podiatrists a role model, it would be Arthur Gudeon. When it comes to serving our profession, we can be divided into three categories. The majority are those who attend meetings and go to their practices but do not volunteer their time to any aspect of the profession. The second category are those who serve either academically or politically for a while and then give it up. The third are those who make service to our profession a lifelong obligation.
Dr. Gudeon falls into this latter category. He has never given up the art of giving back. May he be blessed with many more years of social service in making our profession better for all of us.
Elliot Udell, DPM, Hicksville, NY
05/15/2025
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY) - PART 1 B
From: Hal Ornstein, DPM
Dr. Gudeon has always been a shining star to mentor young practitioners in many ways. He has always been available to serve as a role model for practice and life management. His positive energy is contagious for the many decades he has served our profession..
Hal Ornstein, DPM, Howell, NJ
05/14/2025
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY)
From: Joe Boylan, DPM
Congratulations to Dr. Gudeon! My Jewish friends call Dr. Gudeon a mensch. I call him a great guy.
Joe Boylan, DPM, Ridgewood, NJ
05/14/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Total Foot Care Welcomes MD Podiatrist
Total Foot Care, a podiatry group with multiple offices, located in Maryland, recently welcomed Christopher Powers, DPM to its Greenbelt and Temple Hills locations. Dr. Powers earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Christopher Powers |
Dr. Powers completed his three-year surgical residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, where he gained surgical experience in foot and ankle reconstruction and minimal invasive procedures.
05/13/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NY Podiatrist Closes Office But Does Not Retire
After over 64 years of practice in Rego Park, NY, Arthur Gudeon, DPM, now 90 years of age, will finally be permanently closing his office. But even now, he’ll not be retiring, and will still be seeing patients part-time at the office of Pedram Hendizadeh, DPM in Maspeth, NY.
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Dr. Arthur Gudeon |
Dr. Gudeon is a monumental figure in the New York podiatry community. Over his many decades, he has recruited dozens of prospective students who have later enrolled at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He refers to them as his “podiakids”, many of whom have gone on to be leaders in podiatric academic and political arenas. After 9/11, "Artie" served as Chief of Podiatry at the St. Paul’s Cathedral, adjacent to the former World Trade Center, treating first responders.
