08/23/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
MI Podiatrist Inducted Into HS Athletics Hall of Fame
The Alma High School Athletics Hall of Fame announced its ‘Class of 2017’ Sunday during the annual All-Class reunion held in Wright Park. The ‘Class of 2017’ includes six new inductees who all had great athletic careers at Alma High School before going on to become leaders within their communities.
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Dr. Richard Howe |
Richard ‘Dick’ Howe, DPM (Class of 1944) - Richard was a multi-sport star for the Panthers as he played football, basketball, and ran track and field. He started at quarterback for the Panthers and was a feared punt returner. Richard was also the Student Council Vice President at Alma High School before going on to serve in the Navy. After his military service he graduated from Northwestern University and from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Richard practiced podiatry in Alma for more than 50 years.
ource: Jim Lahde, The Morning Sun [8/21/17]
08/21/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Homeless Often Suffer From Ill-Fitting Donated Shoes: FL Podiatrist
In partnership with The Zone, Ivy House, and Brick City Church, Karla Grimsley created “Walk a Mile in My Shoes.“ In this walk, participants will remove their own shoes and select a pair from those donated to Interfaith Emergency Services, much like the homeless would. “When the homeless come to us for shoes,” Grimsley said, “there is no guarantee that we will have their size, so they take what we can give them.” Because of this, the homeless are often wearing shoes that are too small or too large.
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Dr. Kenneth Marino |
This can have a negative effect on their feet, according to Dr. Ken Marino, an Ocala podiatrist. “Hammertoes and various toenail problems become major issues when the shoes are too short. If they are too long, blisters on the heels and toes appear and even ulcers can be created. Also, if the person has any underlying medical problems such as diabetes or poor circulation, ill-fitting shoes can make these problems worse,” he said.
Source: Lauren Thompson, Ocala Star Banner [8/18/17]
08/19/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
First Coast Foot & Ankle Clinic Welcomes FL Podiatrist
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Dr. Jeffrey Brimmer |
First Coast Foot & Ankle clinic have recently welcomed a new member to our team, Jeffrey Brimmer, DPM. Dr. Brimmer attended the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Brimmer completed his residency at UF Health Jacksonville, a Level One trauma center,
Source: MENAFN Press [8/16/17]
08/18/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
Albuquerque Journal Readers Recognize Three NM Podiatrists
Participation surged in the fourth annual Albuquerque Journal Readers’ Choice Awards. A total of 4,547 readers voted on this year’s 144 categories, up from last year’s 2,700. More than 42,000 single votes were cast.
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(l-R) Drs. Nathan Ivey, Mark Haas, and Michael Pincus |
The winner in the podiatrist category was Nathan D. Ivey, DPM. Dr Ivey graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1999 and is affiated with numerous hospitals, including Lovelace Women's Hosital. The runners up were Drs. Mark Haas and Michael R. Pincus.
Source: Albuquerque Journal [7/30/17]
08/18/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
Rotary Club Welcomes WV Podiatrist
The Rotary Club welcomed a new physician to town, Jennifer Michael, DPM. Dr. Michael received her doctor of podiatric medicine from Kent State University and her residency was completed at Mercy Health in Cleveland, Ohio, but she said her husband is from Bridgeport so they returned to the mountain state.
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Dr. Jennifer Michael |
Michael’s appearance at the Rotary Club was educational with her expressing her desire to talk about feet. “I just want to talk about taking care of your feet,” Michael said.
Source: Monica Zalaznik, The Record Delta [8/16/17]
08/14/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
CT Podiatrist Joins Hills Orthopedic Associates
Jennifer D’Amico, DPM, fellowship-trained surgical podiatrist, has joined Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates. After receiving her doctor of podiatric medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, D’Amico completed her podiatric surgical residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Diego.
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Dr. Jennifer D’Amico |
Following her residency, Dr. D’Amico underwent extensive specialty training by completing a fellowship in limb lengthening and reconstruction at The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.
Source: Torrington Register Citizen [8/13/17]
08/14/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
Two MA Podiatrists Named Reader’s Choice Recipients
The Daily Hampshire Gazette has named Louis DeCaro, DPM of the DeCaro Total FootCare Center the Readers Choice Winner for the 4th consecutive year in the category of “Podiatrist”. Daniel Paknia, DPM, also of DeCaro Total FootCare, was named as a finalist.
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Drs. Louis DeCaro and Daniel Paknia |
Now in its fourth year of publication, the Gazette’s Reader Choice Awards were designed to highlight businesses through the eyes of the clients who utilize their products and services. Votes are tallied for all medical and non-medical service categories.
Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette
08/12/2017
INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Burglar Steals UK Podiatrist's Cash and "Dough"
A peckish burglar raided a podiatrist's biscuit supply before fleeing with cash he stole during a night time break-in. Police are appealing for witnesses or anybody with information in connection with a burglary to The Foot Health Practice in Redruth.
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The Foot Health Practice |
Owner Paul Bateman said that although the amount of money stolen was relatively small, the damage to the property meant the practice had to cancel appointments and lost two days of business.
Source: W B Chris, Cornwall Live [8/10/17]
08/10/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
MD Supergroup Adds Three Podiatrists
Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic (FASMA) has announced the addition of three new associate podiatrists. The supergroup is the largest medical practice in the Mid-Atlantic region – and the second largest in the United States – specializing in foot and ankle medicine. FASMA currently operates 31 locations with 49 doctors.
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(L-R) Drs. Colleen Law, Melody Stouder, Louis De Fazio |
All three new podiatrists are graduates of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Colleen Law, who joined our Charlottesville division on July 17, and Dr. Melody Stouder, who joined our Hagerstown division on July 17, both completed their reconstructive foot and ankle surgical residencies at St. Luke’s Hospital Network in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Louis De Fazio, who joined our Clarksville division on August 1, completed his three-year surgical residency at Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA, where he was the chief resident.
08/09/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NC Podiatrist Joins Family Foot & Ankle Physicians
Aaron J. Leshikar, DPM joined Family Foot & Ankle Physicians on July 1, after completing a three-year Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle surgical residency at St. Vincent Hospital, a level 1 trauma hospital, in Indianapolis, IN. Leshikar earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2014.
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Dr. Aaron Leshikar |
Dr. Leshikar played college basketball and soccer, and his understanding of athletic performance is an asset in treating his patients/athletes. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: Reflector.com [8/7/17]
08/08/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Fargo VA Health Care System Hires ND Podiatrist
The Fargo VA Health Care System has hired Mark Domaas, DPM as a podiatrist on the surgical and specialty care team.
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Dr. Mark Domaas |
Dr. Domaas earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL.
Source: Fargo Forum [8/5/2017]
08/07/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
FL Podiatrist Lectures on Foot Health & Diabetes
Michael Hansen, DPM of Foot & Ankle Total Care recently spoke to residents and guests at Brookdale Vero Beach on the subject of "Foot Health & Diabetes."
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Dr. Michael Hansen (Photo: Teresa Hilton) |
Dr. Hansen graduated from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996 and has been in practice for 23 years. He is on staff at Sebastian River Medical Center.
Source: Teresa Hilton, TCPalm [7/31/17]
08/04/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NY Podiatrist Appointed to Herkimer College Board
Dr. Robert L. DeCarlo of Herkimer has been appointed by the Herkimer County Legislature to the Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees for a term to expire June 30, 2021. He will fill the seat formerly held by Alfred A. Barbato, who served on the Board for 15 years.
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Dr. Robert DeCarlo |
DeCarlo was a podiatrist at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group from 1980 until his retirement in January 2017. He also served as the Group’s corporate compliance officer and chair of the Corporate Compliance Committee for 17 years, as well as chair of the Risk Management Committee.
Source: Madison County Courier [8/3/17]
08/02/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
VA Podiatrist Volunters at SUNY Cross Country Camp
Ben Pearl, DPM spent last week at the State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz to help the coaching staff with lower extremity injuries during the cross country camp for high school students with aspirations of running on collegiate teams. Pearl, a former walk-on cross country runner at Indiana University, shared his own experiences dealing with injuries pre- and post-college.
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Dr. Ben Pearl |
During the week, Dr. Pearl was able to help the athletes with conditions ranging from iliotibial band syndrome to a navicular fracture. He capped the week by giving a talk about the importance of recognizing the need to allow ample time for injuries to heal, and strategies for avoiding them. He also gave the students a look at podiatry and healthcare.
08/01/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
IA Podiatrists Join Shenandoah Medical Center
Shenandoah Medical Center is adding another option to its specialty clinic lineup. Beginning August 1st, Drs. Andy Stanislav and Jeffrey Kiley will begin seeing patients at SMC. The two doctors are a part of Southwest Foot & Ankle Center, which specializes in treating ingrown toenails, endoscopic heal surgeries, complex bunion repair, diabetic wound care, sports medicine, foot & ankle trauma and reconstructive flat foot surgery.
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Drs. Andy Stanislav and Jeffrey Kiley |
Stanislav grew up in Woodbine and earned an undergraduate degree at Northwestern College before receiving his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University in 1997. Kiley is originally from Minnesota. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin before receiving his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University in 1997.
Source: kmaland.com [7/19/17]
08/01/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NV Podiatrist Revives The House Call Doctor Era
The age of convenience and next-day delivery service, Dr. Sean Reyes, 34, sees an opportunity to revive the house call doctor era. Reyes works a regular 9-to-5 job as a podiatrist at the Foot, Ankle & Hand Center of Las Vegas. But in the evenings, you might have seen him driving around in his “footmobile,” making house calls to tourists and locals.
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Dr. Sean Reyes |
“I have a (fake) foot that comes out of my car,” Reyes said, joking that “it looks like a dead body’s hidden in the trunk.” It’s one of the many creative ways Reyes tries to get the word out about his side business. Each visit ranges between $250 to $450, with one month of free follow-ups. Reyes estimates 60 percent of business comes from locals, and the rest from tourists.
Source: Richard N. Velotta and Nicole Raz Las Vegas Review-Journal [7/29/17]
07/26/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
AR Podiatrist Joins Cooper Clinic
Dr. Raj Rammohan, a foot and ankle specialist, has joined Cooper Clinic and will begin seeing patients Aug. 7. He will practice at the Foot Health Center with Dr. Evan Young and Dr. Kent Magrini, who is planning retirement.
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Dr. Raj Rammohan |
Rammohan earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Florida. He has relocated from Tucson, AZ., following his residency training at Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System.
Source: Times Record [7/23/17]
07/25/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
IL Podiatrist is Coordinator for the Avon 2-Day Breast Cancer Walk
For the past six years, Kathleen Daly, DPM has served as the podiatry coordinator for the Chicago portion of the Avon 2-Day Breast Cancer Walk. Prior to being coordinator, she had been a volunteer for the previous nine years. She and her volunteer podiatrists and podiatry students treated more than 300 walkers at the 40-mile, two-day trek that raises funds for the fight against breast cancer. She is also one of the original walkers in the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk in 2000.
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Dr. Kathleen Daly |
Dr. Daly is a 1990 graduate of the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, completed her residency at Oak Forest Hospital, and has been in private practice since 1992. She is also a runner who participates in group runs with the Running Excels store in Beverly. She is now training for her eighth marathon in October.
Source: The Beverly Review [7/18/17]
07/24/2017
INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
UK Podiatrist Opens New Office
A new podiatry practice was officially opened in Bromsgrove by Member of Parliament (MP) Sajid Javid. Elmscroft is owned by Emma Clarke who started training in podiatry in 2011 and graduated three years ago. Another podiatrist Katie Cook will also be working part-time from the practice. She has an NHS background.
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Emma Clarke |
Prior to becoming a podiatrist, Emma worked as a producer for the British Broadcasting Company (BBC).
Source: Tristan Harris, Bromsgrove Standard [7/21/17]
07/24/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
NC Podiatrist Joins InStride Gaston Foot & Ankle
InStride Gaston Foot & Ankle has added a new doctor to its staff. Randall J. Contento, DPM joined the Gastonia practice early this month, joining Drs. David Kirlin, Ryan Meredith, and William Santiago.
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Dr. Randall Contento |
Dr. Contento is from Cleveland, Ohio. He obtained his DPM degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, and completed his residency at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Source: Gastonia Gazette [7/18/17]
07/22/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
Great Falls Clinic Welcomes New MT Podiatrist
Andrew Lindekugel, DPM is a new podiatrist with the Great Falls Clinic Foot & Ankle Clinic of Montana. Lindekugel will work alongside Dr. Ronald Ray and physical therapists Peggy Ray, Karin Steinke ,and Erica Bonilla at the Foot & Ankle Clinic.
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Dr. Andrew Lindekugel (Photo: Jovanka Novakovic) |
Dr. Lindekugel completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago in 2014. He then went on to complete a residency in podiatric medicine and surgery with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery in 2017.
Source: Great Falls Tribune [7/19/17]
07/22/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
VA Podiatrist Relocates Office
Tina W. Frye, DPM, recently relocated her podiatric care practice. Dr. Frye has been in practice at Abingdon Office Park since 1997. She is now treating a third generation of family members. Frye said her main priority is accommodating patient needs, striving for same day appointments when possible. “I’m an advocate for patients,” she said.
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Dr. Tina Frye |
More than 75 percent of the practice consists of providing primary care, referred diabetic foot care, and other Medicare-approved conditions for routine foot care, Frye said.
Source: Bill Nachman, Gloucester-Mathews Journal [7/19/17]
07/20/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
MI Podiatrist Joins Father's Medical Practice
A Grand Rapids native has returned to the area and joined the podiatric practice where she shadowed her father as a child. Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan said last week it welcomed back Dr. Brianna David, a podiatrist and daughter of Dr. Michael David, the practice’s co-founder.
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Drs. Michael and Brianna David |
Brianna David comes home to West Michigan after a stint as chief resident at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. During her time at the level-one trauma center, she was trained in forefoot, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. She also completed rotations in vascular, orthopedic, plastic, and general surgeries, as well as infectious disease and emergency medicine.
Source: Jesse O'Brien, Grand Rapids Business Journal [7/19/17]
07/20/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
OH Podiatrist Joins Foot & Ankle Wellness Center
Christopher Tulodzieski, DPM will join the Foot & Ankle Wellness Center (FAAWC) on July 31, just nine days after the practice’s 35th anniversary in Delaware, Ohio. He joins Drs. Jane Graebner, Drew Belpedio, and Martha Anderson as the podiatrists and surgeons at FAAWC. Dr. Tulodzieski graduated cum laude with a doctorate from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his Mercy Health foot & ankle residency in Cleveland, where he was chief resident.
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Dr. Christopher Tulodzieski |
The addition of Dr. Tulodzieski is just another step in the evolution of FAAWC, which provides big-city service in a small-town atmosphere. The practice recently was named Best Medical Facility and Best Nail Salon in the Delaware Gazette’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
07/18/2017
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
IA Podiatrist Joins McFarland Clinic Podiatry Department
McFarland Clinic has announced Drew Davidson, DPM joined the McFarland Clinic Podiatry Department in July.
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Dr. Drew Davidson |
Dr. Davidson completed his podiatric medicine and surgical residency at Gundersen Health Systems in LaCrosse. He completed his doctorate of podiatric medicine at Des Moines University.
Source: Ames Tribune [7/15/17]
