Education:
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Concentration: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Drexel University
Surgical Residency Training:
University of Pennsylvania - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Intern in Medicine and Surgery
University of Pennsylvania - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
PMSR / RRA 4-year residency program-Chief Resident
Board Certification:
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Board Certified in Foot Surgery
- Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
Licenses/Certifications:
- Fellow of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- State Board of Podiatry for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Research:
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Technique for Ankle and Rearfoot Stabilization in Patients with Hypermobility Syndromes, 2018
- Exophiala Eumycetoma in Renal Transplant Recipient: Case Report, 2017
- Effects of Renal Osteodystrophy on the Lower Extremity: Systematic Review, currently in progress
- Special Considerations for Healing in the Renal Diabetic Patient, 2018
Professional Organizations:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
- Christian Medical and Dental Association
Medical Missions and Volunteering:
- Our Brother's Place
- Participated in monthly outreach to local homeless shelter in Philadelphia, provided free foot screenings and treatment, 2010- 2014.
- Medical Mission to Nicaragua
- Performed reconstructive surgery on patients with severe limb deformities in the underserved population of Leon, Nicaragua.
- Puentes De Salud
- Organize and participate in monthly outreach to the Hispanic population in Philadelphia, providing foot and ankle evaluations and care, 2015 - 2018