St. Luke's Center
My goal is to provide individualized care to each of my patients. By being an active listener, I am able to offer treatment options based on each patient's needs. In an easy-to-understand manner, I will explain the medical problem and how we can work together to achieve a common goal. I want my patients to be involved and invested in their care decisions and give them options and guidance throughout the healing process. Before the consideration of surgical options, I believe in exhausting conservative treatments for patients.
I am board-certified in foot surgery, as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. I have also been recognized as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician by the American Board of Wound Management. I have been in practice for over 10 years. I graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. While in Cleveland, I rotated through Case Western Reserve University Hospitals and the Cleveland Clinic. Following this, I completed my residency training at St. Luke's University Health Network, focusing on comprehensive foot and ankle surgery. I then completed a traveling fellowship with the trauma and orthopedics department at the Hospital Garcia de Orta in Lisbon, Portugal.
My practice focuses on all types of foot and ankle conditions and disorders. Heel, foot and ankle pain are common concerns I see daily. I work hard to find the underlying cause of pain for each patient. I routinely see patients with conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, tarsal tunnel, ankle instability, foot/ankle trauma/fractures, foot deformities, ingrown toenails, warts, foot/ankle sprains and diabetic foot complications, such as wounds or deformities.
I have specialized training in limb preservation techniques for patients with foot and ankle wounds. I am passionate about treating and healing wounds and have worked in wound centers throughout my career. My goal is to provide the best care possible to prevent the need for amputations.
I strive to provide patients with my full attention and to be a listener regarding each patient's concerns. I aim to provide ample time for questions and formulate individualized treatment plans.
Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children. We enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors.
I look forward to working with you to address and solve your foot or ankle issues!
