Great news for kids: OSSIOfiber® Metal-Free Compression Screws and Trimmable Fixation Nails are now FDA cleared for various bone fractures in children (ages 2-12) and adolescents (ages 12-21). Read More
“Our feet make up 25% of the total bones in our body and the average person takes 8 to 10,000 steps per day or 115,000 miles in a lifetime! As a podiatrist and as someone who has personally experienced foot injuries, I know the importance of taking care of our feet and how foot pain can impact our daily lives. Most often the cause of foot pain is stemming from another location in the body, a complication from diabetes, an arthritic condition, autoimmune disorder, or a biomechanical malalignment. My goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life through conservative and surgical interventions that are tailored to each individual.”
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: Graduate: The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland Ohio Resident: Womack Army Medical Center Fort Bragg, NC.
Professional Credentials:
Fellow of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (FACFAS)
Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM)
Specializing in:
Sports medicine of the foot and ankle, pediatric foot conditions, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot reconstruction, fractures, arthritic conditions, neuromas, ingrown toenails, and diabetic foot pathology.
OSSIOfiber® Certified Surgeon
An OSSIOfiber® certified surgeon has performed a minimum number of procedures using OSSIOfiber® implants. Additionally, Certified surgeons must maintain their use of OSSIOfiber® implants on a monthly basis or be an OSSIOfiber® certified surgeon trainer.
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