Education

Larkin Community Hospital
South Miami, FL
Chief Surgical Resident 2nd Year
Podiatric Surgical Residency
July 2000-June 2002

Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Chicago, IL
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
May 2000

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Dec.22, 1994

Board Qualification

American Board of Podiatric Surgery
August 2002
American Board of Multiple Specialities in Podiatry
October 2009
Board Certified in Primary Podiatric Medicine
March 2010

Licenses

Virginia (0103300893)
District of Columbia (PO 1000018)

Hospital/Surgical Priviledges

Potomac Hospital
Woodbridge, Virginia
February 2009– Present

Loudoun Ambulatory Surgical Center
Lansdowne, Virginia
March 2006 – Present

Research

“Prevention of Common Overuse Running Injuries Using Digital Imaging”. Gait Analysis Consultant through digital video. Assessment of the benefits of orthotics in preventing shin splints and plantar fasciitis during running. Pending publication.

Awards

“Outstanding Performance as Chief Surgical Resident” given by Larkin Community Hospital Director & Attendings
June 30 2002, Miami, FL

Community Outreach

Loudoun Community Health Center
August 2008 – Present

Serving as a member of the health center to treat uninsured patients with foot care issues.


Kiwanis Clinic – Miami, FL
August 2000 – July 2002

As a resident volunteer in several medical clinics throughout the city, I provided podiatric urgent medical attention to walk in uninsured patients.


Juarez, Mexico
November 1 - December 10, 1999

Served as a volunteer intern in a free clinic providing podiatric surgical care for patients with club foot and other severe debilitating foot deformities. Distributing thousands of pharmaceuticals to area free clinic patients.

Special Interests

  • Forefoot Surgery
  • Topaz Coblation Heel Surgery
  • In-office Ingrown toenails and plantar wart removal
  • Sports Medicine (running, tennis, golf, basketball)
  • Custom made Sports specific Orthotics
  • DME/AFO products
  • Digital imaging gait analysis
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Pediatric Foot deformities
  • EMR implementation/utilization
  • Digital diagnostic ultrasound
  • Digital X-rays
  • Community outreach seminars/lecture

Organizations

  • American Podiatry Association active member since June 2003
  • Virginia Podiatric Medical Association active member since June 2003
  • American Diabetes Association active member
  • American Sports Medicine Association active member