BACKGROUND AND TRAINING

Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery is a specialized field that focuses on repairing and restoring the function of the foot and ankle. Our practice is proud to be board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Board Certification:

Diplomate, Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery.

Diplomate, Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery through the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery.

Subspecialty Training:

Specialized training in Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstruction located in Tampa, FL.

Residency Training:

Completed residency in Foot & Ankle Surgery with certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery at Foundation Surgical Hospital of Houston within the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX.

Internship Training:

Internship training conducted at Stanford University/VA Palo Alto Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA; and Boston University Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Doctorate:

Earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA.

Baccalaureate:

Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Hospital Affiliations:

Affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, St. Luke's - The Woodlands Hospital, and HCA Houston Kingwood Medical Center.

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Languages:

Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Serbo-Croatian.