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- Phone: (954) 494-7552
Specialty 1: Foot & Ankle
Specialty 2: Podiatry - Podiatric Surgery
Keywords/Search Terms: Total Ankle Replacement / Arthroplasty, Foot And Ankle Surgery, Limb Salvage, Diabetic Foot, Osteomyelitis, Vascular Disease, Failed Surgery, Complications, Rearfoot Reconstruction, Bunionectomy, Nerve Injury, Charcot, Amputation, Malpractice, Standard of Care, Trauma, Fractures, Infection, Revision
Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
License(s): California
Years in Practice: 5+
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Expertise Overview I am a double board-certified surgical podiatrist specializing in high-complexity reconstructive surgery, total ankle replacement, and advanced limb salvage. With a foundation in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania and specialized training at the world’s leading limb preservation and orthopedic institutions, I provide authoritative expert testimony and meticulous case reviews. I am uniquely comfortable with the legal process and the rigors of cross-examination, having been raised in a legal environment by a Supreme Court attorney. Elite Clinical Training & Education Fellowship: The CORE Institute. Completed a premier orthopedic rearfoot and ankle reconstructive fellowship with a heavy emphasis on total ankle replacements and complex deformity correction. Residency: Georgetown University Hospital. Served as Chief Resident at one of the world’s elite limb salvage institutions. My training focused on an integrative approach involving orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and podiatric surgery. Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Graduated at the top of my class. Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania. B.A. in Neuroscience with a Minor in Health Care Management from the Wharton School of Business. Board Certifications & Licensure Double Board Certified: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Certified in Foot Surgery. Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. Active Medical Licenses: California Areas of Expert Consultation Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Evaluation of surgical technique and hardware failure. Limb Salvage & Wound Care: Management of diabetic foot infections, osteomyelitis and peripheral vascular disease. Trauma: Management of high-energy fractures and soft tissue injuries. Standard of Care: Review of elective podiatric procedures. Vascular Integration: Assessment of limb-threatening ischemia.