02/04/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
IN Podiatrist Part of New Partnership of DCH and Tri-State Orthopaedics
Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is expanding specialty services through a new partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics, the largest orthopedic practice in Evansville, and recently aligning with OrthoIndy.
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Dr. Braxton Facer |
Through the partnership, Braxton D. Facer, DPM from Tri-State Orthopaedics will begin seeing patients locally. Dr. Facer specializes in foot and ankle surgery, including bunion correction, flatfoot reconstruction, tendon and ligament repair, and fracture care.
Source: Washington Times Herald [2/2/26]
02/03/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
SD Podiatrist Participates in “Every Sole Deserves a Sock” Drive.
Brookings Health System’s Wound Center is encouraging the community to donate socks from now until the end of February during the fourth annual “Every Sole Deserves a Sock” drive. All new pairs of socks donated during the drive will be given to The Salvation Army of Brookings to help struggling individuals and families in Brookings County.
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Dr. Nephi Jones |
Participating in this year's dive is podiatrist Nephi Jones, DPM. Dr. Jones is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and specializes in wound care.
Source: Brookings Register [1/30/26]
01/28/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Complete Orthopedics Welcomes NY Podiatrist
Complete Orthopedics is pleased to announce the addition of Ambreen Naz Sharif, DPM, a board-certified and qualified foot and ankle surgeon, to its multidisciplinary orthopedic team. Dr. Sharif will be seeing patients at three Complete Orthopedics locations across Long Island: Stony Brook, Lindenhurst, and Little Neck, expanding access to advanced podiatric and surgical care in the region.
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Dr. Ambreen Sharif |
Dr. Sharif earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and holds additional academic training in biomedical sciences and business administration. She completed her podiatric medicine and surgical residency at Long Island Jewish/North Shore-Northwell Health, where she served as Chief Resident.
Source: Walk to the Place [1/25/26]
01/22/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Alliance Orthopedics Welcomes NJ Podiatrist
Alliance Orthopedics has welcomed Garen Ream, DPM, a double-board-certified foot and ankle surgeon with extensive experience in both surgical and nonsurgical podiatric care. Dr. Ream joins the multidisciplinary team with a background in treating complex foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries, and trauma.
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Dr. Garen Ream |
Dr. Ream earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric medical and surgical residency at Northwell Health’s North Shore and Long Island Jewish Medical Centers, where he was named Resident of the Year in 2019.
Source: AP [1/19/26]
01/20/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
PDH, SHD Welcome New CA Podiatrist
Plumas District Hospital (PDH) and Seneca Healthcare District (SHD) have welcomed Juan Martinez, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist who will be serving patients across both healthcare districts, expanding access to specialized foot and ankle care for communities throughout the region starting this month.
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Dr. Juan Martinez |
Dr. Martinez earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed a podiatric residency at Heritage Valley Health Systems in Beaver, Pennsylvania. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: The Plumus Sun [1/17/16]
01/15/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
PA Podiatrist Thrives After Bilateral Knee Replacement
Years of chronic knee and leg pain were the norm for Tom Albright, DPM a podiatrist with UPMC from Lewisburg, who at 57 years old saw his active lifestyle starting to take a backseat to his pain. For years, Albright has followed the same guidance he offers his patients... explore and exhaust all the conservative, non-surgical options before opting for surgery, but the effectiveness waned.
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Dr. Thomas Albright |
“After years of living with chronic knee and leg pain, my active lifestyle slipped away,” Dr. Albright said. “As a physician, I’ve always told my patients to try every conservative option before considering surgery, and I did the same. But when those options stopped working, I knew it was time to make a change.” Now, approaching one-year post-surgery, you wouldn’t even know it. Albright’s back to living his life on his terms, not defined by pain, and is grateful for having his life back.
Source: Standard-Journal [1/23/26]
01/15/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
Podiatrist Who founded Palmyra Public Library Celebrates 100th Birthday
Most people are lucky to make one lasting contribution to humanity in their lifetime. For Catherine “Kitty” Hand, DPM of Cleona, she has had the good fortune to have been a positive force for the betterment of mankind in her medical practice and via her philanthropy in Lebanon County.
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Dr. Catherine Hand |
At a recent celebration at Lebanon Country Club to commemorate and celebrate her upcoming 100th birthday on Jan. 17, LebTown asked the soon-to-be centenarian what she believes her biggest legacy to the Lebanon Valley is. “The Palmyra Public Library,” Dr. Hand, who founded the library in the 1950s, said, without missing a beat. “My dream became a reality. Hand, who practiced podiatry for 42 years in Palmyra, not only put her patients on firm footing but also at the library, which grew from a few thousand resources when founded to an asset worth millions of dollars today.
Source: James Mentzer, Leb Town [1/13/26]
01/12/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
Rural Health Medical Program Opens New Podiatry Health Center In Selma, AL
Rural Health Medical Program celebrated a major milestone this week with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its expanded Selma Podiatry Health Center in a new office space in Selma, AL. The Selma Podiatry Health Center will be led by longtime local podiatrist Tomeko McPhillips, DPM.
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Dr. Tomeko McPhillips |
Dr. McPhillips, who previously operated in a smaller space at Rural Health’s main Selma campus, said she was grateful to return to a setting that allows her to better serve patients. “I’m so happy to have this collaboration and to be back home,” she said.
Source: Todd Proter, Black Belt News Network [1/8/26]
01/12/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
TX Podiatrist Opens New Practice in Kerrville
Angela Schladoer, DPM has opened Heart of the Hills Podiatry PLLC in Kerrville, bringing her expertise in wound care and podiatric medicine back to the Hill Country community where she grew up. Dr. Schladoer graduated from the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2006 and completed her podiatric residency in 2008, which included time in South Dakota and Arizona. She practiced in Eagle Pass for four years, where she adopted twin daughters, then opened a practice in Fredericksburg in 2011.
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Dr. Angela Schladoer |
After being severely injured in an auto accident, she pivoted to academic medicine, teaching at Schreiner University, then at Sanford School of Medicine in South Dakota, and later at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She served on the steering committee for Texas's first and only podiatry school, becoming the inaugural faculty's first hire.
Source: Emily McClure, Hill Country Community Journal [1/9/26]
01/08/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
FL Podiatrist Named a Wellness Leader of Naples
Stephanie van Heerden, DPM has been named a Wellness Leader of Naples, Florida. Dr. van Heerden earned her podiatric medical degree and completed her podiatric residency at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. She then pursued a surgical fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery of the Lower Extremity.
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Dr. Stephanie van Heerden |
After the birth of her second child, She re-located to the Naples area. "I instantly knew Naples was my happy place," says Dr. van Heerden. She now works at an independent living community and also helped launch a podiatry concierge service's presence in Southwest Florida with Integrative Foot and Ankle (based in West Palm Beach). "My intent is to grow this service from routine procedures to advanced sports medicine and regenerative medicine treatments using the modern advancements in cellular-based treatment modalities."
Source: Lauren Rossi, Naples City Lifestyle
01/02/2026
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Virginia Business Names 8 Podiatrists as Top Doctors 2026
Virginia’s Top Doctors is a peer-selected, statewide list of the top physicians across 87 categories of medical specialties. Virginia Business contracted with Colorado-based media research and analytics firm DataJoe to conduct online balloting of Virginia physicians, who were asked to identify which of their peers are the top doctors in specific specialties.
Dr. Patrick Agnew, Coastal Podiatry Group, Virginia Beach, Dr. Vihang Bajani, SEVA Foot and Ankle Center, Franklin County, Dr. Andrew James Chapman, Big Stone Gap, Dr. John J. Kadukammakal, Virginia Foot & Ankle Center, Richmond, Dr. Srikanth Mahavadi, New Kent Foot Clinic, Quinton, Dr. Eric Masternick, Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, Reston, Dr. Seth J. Schweitzer Orthopaedics at Southpark Medical Center, Colonial Heights, and Dr. Scott T. Vantre, Virginia Foot & Ankle Center, Richmond.
Source: Richard Foste, Virginia Business [12/31/25]
12/29/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Hamilton Podiatry Welcomes 2 NJ Podiatrists
Hamilton Podiatry, a part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group recently welcomed Jessica J. Collins, DPM and Jason Jolliffe, DPM. Dr. Collins earned her podiatric medical degree at the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed her podiatric residency at Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees.
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Drs. Jessica Collins and Jason Jolliffe |
Dr. Jolliffe earned his podiatric medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Source: Steve Lenox, Tapinto Hamilton/Robbinsville [12/22/25]
12/20/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Lewis County Health System Welcomes NY Podiatrist
Lewis County Health System (LCHS) has welcomed podiatrist Gifferd Ko, DPM, MSc to the medical staff. Dr. Ko joins the Lewis County Orthopedic team located in Lowville, NY. Dr. Ko received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, followed by residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Georgia.
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Dr. Gifferd Ko |
Dr. Ko earned a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and is board-eligible with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: Boonville Herald [12/17/25]
12/13/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
AZ Podiatrist Honored By High School
Hillcrest High School has long inspired excellence in both professional achievement and community service. Jeff Page, DPM (class of 1969) exemplifies this enduring legacy. He was recently honored as distinguished alumni by the Hillcrest Alumni Association during halftime of the homecoming game.
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Dr. Jeff Page |
Dr. Page attended podiatric medical school in San Francisco and completed his residency in Seattle. He began private practice in Midvale before moving to California for an academic appointment and eventually settling in Arizona. He also served as executive dean at his alma mater in San Francisco, led the podiatry section at the Phoenix VA Medical Center, and founded the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, where he served as dean for 17 years.
Source: Julie Slama, Midvale Journal [12/10/25]
12/11/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Aspirus Health Welcomes WI Podiatrist
Aspirus Health has welcomed Jason Dunn, DPM, to the Aspirus Rhinelander Clinic – Chippewa Drive. Dr. Dunn joins a talented podiatry foot and ankle team at Aspirus which includes Thomas Landretti, DPM, who provides outreach care in Rhinelander, and Andrea Dirksen, DPM, at Aspirus Woodruff Clinic.
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Dr. Jason Dunn |
Dr. Dunn earned his podiatric medical degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his forefoot and rearfoot/ankle reconstructive surgical residency in Aurora, Colorado.
Source: Aspirus Health [12/9/25]
12/10/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
GA Podiatrist Joins Ankle & Foot Centers of America
Ankle & Foot Centers of America has welcomed Varsha Atuluru, DPM, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, to its expanding team of providers. She will care for patients across the Newnan, Fayetteville, and Peachtree City (PTC) offices. Dr. Atuluru earned her podiatric medical degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where she was inducted into the Pi Delta Honor Society.
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Dr. Varsha Atuluru |
Dr. Atuluru completed her surgical residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, followed by a fellowship in advanced foot and ankle reconstruction, sports medicine, and limb salvage with Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central Ohio.
12/08/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
New Podiatry Clinic Sets Foothold in MS
Natchez has a new podiatrist, Gerard Guerin, DPM or “Dr. G,” who has officially opened a new clinic and started taking appointments this week. Dr. Guerin earned his podiatric medical degree at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
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Dr. Gerard Guerin |
“When I left school years ago, the plan was to take care of corns, calluses, bunions, and things like that,” he said. “But then there was this crisis of feet being amputated at a ridiculous rate — one every 10 minutes. We’re finding people who have peripheral arterial disease who are prone to not only loss of their limb, but also heart attack and stroke. So, we try to find them early, and when we do, we try to send them to a cardiac interventionist, and this way, we can get blood flow. If we can get blood flow, I can save the foot, the leg, or the toe.”
Source: Sabrina Robertson, The Natchez Democrat [12/5/25]
12/03/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Aspirus Health Welcomes WI Podiatrist
Aspirus Health recently welcomed Taylor Mae Fillar, DPM to its growing team of specialists at Aspirus Podiatry Associates, located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Dr. Fillar earned her podiatric medical degree at the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Iowa.
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Dr. Taylor Mae Fillar |
Dr. Fillar completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where she served as chief resident. She is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon and an avid marathon runner.
Source: Aspirus Health [12/1/25]
12/02/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
Family Foot & Leg Center Welcomes FL Podiatrist
Family Foot & Leg Center (FFLC) welcomes Ron Michael Adduru, DPM to its Sarasota office, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients in the region. Dr. Adduru earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Ron Michael Adduru |
Dr. Adduru completed a residency in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery at the HCA Houston Healthcare West Surgical Residency and Fellowship Program. He is Board Qualified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and maintains active membership with the American Podiatric Medical Association.
12/02/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
IL Podiatrist to be Honored at Jingle Bell Run
Austin Chinn, DPM knows how to treat arthritis, and he knows the Jingle Bell Run. Dr. Chinn, a doctor of podiatric medicine with OAK Orthopedics, which is a division of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, is this year’s medical honoree for the Jingle Bell Run. The 35th annual run, raises money for the Arthritis Foundation.
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Dr. Austin Chinn |
This will be Chinn’s fourth year running the race. He said his biggest satisfaction in medicine is giving his patients a more active lifestyle. Working with physical therapists at OAK, he tailors a treatment plan for each patient. He notes that if a foot is not right, it can send the pain upward to the knee, hip, and back. A good first step in prevention is to make sure you are wearing the correct footwear for the sport you are in, with shock absorption and support from side to side and front to back.
Source: Phil Angelo, Shaw Local [11/30/25]
11/27/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
TX Podiatrist Launches Alliance Mobile Medical Services
Alliance Mobile Medical Services, LLC, a physician-led provider of advanced wound and podiatric care, has officially launched operations across San Antonio and the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The organization brings hospital-quality treatments directly to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and home settings-bridging a long-standing gap in accessibility and continuity of care.
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Dr. Joseph Harvey |
Founded and led clinically by Joseph Harvey, DPM, Founder & President, together with CEO Jeffrey Combs, Alliance Mobile Medical Services represents a new model of community-based care delivery. By combining cutting-edge medical therapies with a concierge-style approach, Alliance ensures patients receive expert treatment for complex wounds, diabetic foot conditions, infection management, and biologic skin grafts, all core components of its specialized mobile wound and podiatry services, Without the challenges of transportation or hospital visits.
Source: Le Lézard [11/25/25]
11/24/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 2
WV Podiatrist to Open Private Practice in Morgantown
Well-known local foot and ankle surgeon Joseph M. Greschner, DPM will open his new private practice, Greschner Foot and Ankle Specialists on December 1. Dr. Greschner received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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Dr. Joseph Greschner |
Dr. Greschner, formerly with Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates, is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Source: Associated Press [11/20/25]
11/24/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY - PART 1
FL Podiatrist Honored for His "Extraordinary Impact"
Seven Jacksonville-area healthcare professionals who have made "extraordinary impact" were recently honored by WeCareJax, a volunteer network that provides free primary and specialty care for uninsured Duval County adults. The WeCareJax Caring Awards is a "celebration of compassion, collaboration, and community," according to the non-profit. "Each honoree embodies what it means to care for our uninsured neighbors with dignity and heart."
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Dr. Thomas Broner |
The Dr. George Trotter Founder’s Award for Physician Service was presented to Tom Broner, DPM. Dr. Broner, a podiatrist based at Baptist Beaches Hospital, is "known for his kindness and dedication." He established free outpatient wound care follow-up for uninsured patients, going "above and beyond to provide expert podiatry care to patients in need, embodying the volunteer spirit" of Dr. Trotter, WeCareJax's founding physician.
Source: Beth Reese Cravey, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union [11/20/25]
11/14/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
SD Podiatrist Honored as Sanford Clinic Physician of the Year
James Johnston, DPM, podiatrist at Sanford Aberdeen Clinic, has been named the 2025 Sanford Clinic Physician of the Year. The Sanford Clinic Physician of the Year award, established in 2006, recognizes physicians who consistently demonstrate exceptional work in a manner that promotes a positive environment. These physicians regularly and consistently exceed expectations and reflect a high level of service, trustworthiness, and respect.
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Dr. James Johnston |
Dr. Johnston graduated from the California School of Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt University in Oakland CA and completed his residency in podiatry at UCSF San Francisco VA Medical Center. He is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Source: MED Midwest Edition [11/12/25]
11/13/2025
PODIATRISTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Mercyhealth Welcomes IL Podiatrist
Mercyhealth recently welcomed Junaid Khazi, DPM, to the staff at Mercyhealth Perryville, in Rockford, IL. Dr. Khazi earned his podiatric medical degree at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, FL.
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Dr. Junaid Khazi |
Dr. Khazi served as chief resident at St. Vincent Mercy Health Center, Toledo, Ohio. He then completed a fellowship at Eastern Virginia Adult Reconstruction & Limb Salvage Fellowship, Virginia Beach, VA. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
