
All our professionals at Martin Foot and Ankle maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
R. Craig Martin, DPM, FACFAS, CWF
Rick F. Martin, DPM, FACFAS
Dan A. Meisenhelder, DPM, FACFAS
Jeffrey A. Dunkerley, DPM, FACFAS
Michael B. Younes, DPM, FACFAS, ATC
Bronwyn Wilke, DPM, FACFAS
Keith F. Tyson, DPM, AACFAS
Sonam T. Ruit, DPM, AACFAS
Maria Ann Kasper, DPM, FACFAS
R. Craig Martin, DPM, FACFAS, CWF
Education:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
HONORS: Pi Dental National Honor Society
St. Louis University
Advanced Graduate Anatomy Course
Residency:
Lindell Hospital
St. Louis, MO
July 1976-June 1978
Board Certification:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Academy of Would Care Management
Certification:
Publications:
“Complications of Silastic Great Toe Implant: A Case Report”, Current Podiatry, 1976.
Research:
Investigator – Integrated Research – F.I.R.S.T. – (Fungal Investigation of Recurrence, Speed and Therapeutic Outcome) Clinical Trials
September 1999-May 2000
Lectures and Presentations:
Lower Extremity Updates
2005
Approach to Common Pernoeal Nerve in Obese Patients 2003
Presentation to South Central Pennsylvania Podiatry Association 1989
York Hospital Family Practice Resident – Common Podiatric Pathologies That Family Doctors Might See 1988
Faculty of the Pennsylvania Podiatric medicine Association Certification and Board Review Seminar
1988-1990, 1992-1998
Invitation to Participate in the Podiatric Speakers Bureau Meeting August 1998
What a Resident Should Look For When Starting a Podiatric Practice 1979
Bunionectomies and Residency Requirements for Podiatric Students 1978
New Surgical Bunion – Austin Bunionectomy, A Case Report and Video Tape November 1977
Special Training:
A. Lee Dellon, M.D. FASC Course Director – Professor of Plastic Surgery
Professor of Neurological Surgery – John Hopkins School of Medicine
Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgery Advanced Workshop – August 29-31, 2001
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore Maryland
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas
Mikhail Samchukov, M.D. and Alexander Cherkashin, M.D. Russian Orthopedic Surgeons
Training on the Illisarov technique of stabilization of the foot and leg – May 2-3, 2002
New Advances in Foot Surgery: Endoscopic Decompression of Intermetarsal Neuroma II – Houston, Texas November 8, 2002
Hyperbaric Therapy – Current Concepts and Practice: Columbus, OH Approved By the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, May 2003
Agility Total Ankle System Surgical Technique Training, Rosemont, Illinois, August 15-16, 2004
Education:
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine - 1980
Bloomsburg University – 1978
Residency:
Bellwood General Hospital
Bellflower, CA
1980-1981
Board Certification:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Certifications:
Special Training:
A. Lee Dellon, M.D. FASC Course Director – Professor of Plastic Surgery
Professor of Neorological Surgery – John Hopkins School of Medicine
Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgery Advanced Workshop – August 29-31, 2001
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore Maryland
Lectures:
Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainers on Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Treatment
February 28, 2001
Extracorporeal Shockwave treatment in the Management of Proximal Plantar Fasciitis
June 2002
Extracorporeal Shockwave treatment in the Management of Proximal Plantar Fasciitis
February 2003
Dan A. Meisenhelder, DPM, FACFAS
Education:
Susquehenna University
Sellingsgrove, PA
1969-1971
Ohio College of Podiatric medicine
Cleveland, OH
DPM: 1971-1975
HONORS: Pi Delta National Honor Society
Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
1981-1982
Board Certification:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellowship:
American College of Foot Surgeons
Certificate of Training:
Certified: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment, ESWT
AKSM Ortho, Inc & Central Penn ESWT, LLC
Publications and Presentations:
“Dystonia Musculorum Deformans: A Case Study” Journal American Podiatry Association: 66 (12): 919, 1976.
“Avascular necroses Following First Metatarsal head Osteotomies” Paper present at the National Meeting of the American Podiatry Association, August 1982, Chicago, Illinois. Published Journal of Foot Surgery. 23 (6): 429, 1984.
Jeffrey A. Dunkerley, DPM, FACFAS
Education:
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 1999
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Arts, Biology 1995
Concentration: Anatomy & Physiology
University of Delaware
Surgical Residency Training:
St. Agnes Medical Center, Nazareth Hospital
Podiatric Surgical Residency, 24 months
Attended July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2001
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Resident Clinician
Attended July 1 1999 to June 30, 2001
Board Certification:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Research:
Antimicrobal feasibility of Promexal X50 in diesel fuel matrix, 1995-96
Reliability of BioTrace sampling system in plant hygiene audits, 1997
Special Training:
Lee Dellon, M.D. FASC Course Director – Professor of Plastic Surgery
Professor of Neorological Surgery – John Hopkins School of Medicine
Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgery Advanced Workshop – August 29-31, 2001
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore Maryland
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas
Mikhail Samchukov, M.D. and Alexander Cherkashin, M.D. Russian Orthopedic Surgeons
Training on the Illisarov technique of stabilization of the foot and leg – May 2-3, 2002
AKSM Ortho, Inc. & Central Penn ESWT, LLC
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT
June 3, 2002
New Advances in Foot Surgery, Endoscopic Decompression of Intermetatarsal Neuroma II – Houston, Texas – November 8, 2002
Michael B. Younes, DPM, FACFAS, ATC
Education:
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2000
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training, 2005
University of Delaware
Surgical Board Certification:
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
-Board Certified in Foot Surgery
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
-Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Honors and Awards:
Publications:
“Surgical Correction of Central Ray Polydactyly”, Instep, The Student Scientific Journal of TUSPM. Spring/Summer Edition, 1999.
“Osteopoikilosis, A Case Report”. In Progress
“Tibial Fixation Variation, the Ilizarov Method”, In Progress
“Foot Fixation Variation, the Ilizarov Method”, co-author, submitted for publication January 2003, Foot and Ankle International
“Osteochondral Defects of the Ankle Joint”, Lancaster County Woman, August/September 2006
“Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs”, Lancaster County Woman, January/February 2007
“Achilles Tendon Ruptures”, Lancaster County Woman, June/July 2007
Education:
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
May 2000
S.U.N.Y at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
Bachelor of Science: Biology
May 1995
Residency:
Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
June 2003
Fellowship:
University of Dresden
Dresden, Germany
January 2004
Research and Publications:
“Progressive Post-Traumatic Ankle Arthrosis Treated with Total Ankle Joint Replacement: A Case Review” Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery April 2003.
“Post Operative Cryotherapy. Risks versus Benefits of Continuous-Flow Cryotherapy Units” Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery April 2003.
Certifications:
Education:
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
1998-2002
Bloomsburg University
Graduate School, Neurophysiology
1997-1998
Franklin and Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Lancaster, PA
Residency:
Northlake Medical Center
Tucker, GA
2002-2005
Certifications:
Board Certification:
Presentation/Lectures:
Rearfoot Cadaver Surgical Course/Seminar
December 2007
The Arthritic and Diabetic Foot
September 2006
Preoperative Considerations in Rheumatoid Patients
Bone Grafting in the Arthritic patient
The Student Athlete: Foot and Ankle Injuries
August 2006
Lisfranc Injuries – Identification & Prevention
Reconstructive Surgery of Foot & Ankle Updates
April 2005
Utilization of Depuy’s Restore Patch for Augmenting Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Medicine-Trauma – Surgery of the Foot & Ankle
October 2004
“Lunch and Learn” Nurse Lecture Series
July 2004
Medicine-Trauma – Surgery of the Foot & Ankle New Insights, Perspectives & Strategies
July 2004
Push Screw Technique for Reconstruction of Complex Calcaneal Fractures
Advancements in the Treatment of Complicated Foot and Ankle Deformities
July 2004
Anodyne Therapy for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
June 2004
Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Annual Update
March 2004
Insights and Controversies in Foot and Ankle Surgery
January 2004
Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg
October 2003
Chemical Burns
Release of the First Branch of Lateral Plantar Nerve
April 2003
Acute Renal Failure
Complications of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Infection Management
November 2002
Antibiotic Dosage Adjustment in Renal patients
Publications:
Acute Renal Failure. Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg: Update 2003. The Podiatry Institute Publishing Co, Tucker, GA. 2003.
Effect of Pes Valgus Correction on Limb Length. Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg: Update 2004. The Podiatry Institute Publishing Co, Tucker, GA. 2004.
Utilizing the Restore Patch for Augmentations of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Leg: Update 2005. The Podiatry Institute Publishing Co, Tucker, GA. 2005.
Current Research and professional Interests:
Sonam T. Ruit, DPM, AACFAS
Education:
Foot and Ankle Surgical Resident (PM&S-36)
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
2004 - 2007
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
2000 - 2004
BS in Biology/Chemistry
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA
1996 - 2000
Licenses/Certifications:
Awards/Achievements:
Education:
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
1994-1998
Colby College
Waterville, ME
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry
1987-1993
Post Graduate Training:
Inova Fairfax Hospital/Northern Virginia Podiatric Residency Program
Falls Church, VA
1998-2001
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
July-October 2000
Teaching Experience:
Roger Williams Medical Center
Member of the Podiatric Surgical Residency Training Committee
Instructed podiatric surgical residents in surgery and clinics
Professional Affiliations:
Clinical Consultant, USA Laser
2005-Present