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Dr. Mariola Rivera is a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon and founder of Aesthetic Podiatry & Sports Medicine Center, specializing in sports medicine, regenerative medicine, biomechanics, advanced foot and ankle treatments, and aesthetic podiatry.

Dr. Rivera completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her postgraduate surgical training at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, a major academic medical center and Level I trauma center, where she gained extensive experience in medicine, trauma, and foot and ankle surgery.

Throughout her career, Dr. Rivera has cared for patients and athletes across New York City and Westchester County. She has particular expertise in regenerative medicine, incorporating advanced biologic and regenerative therapies when appropriate for sports injuries and conditions affecting the tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joints. Her goal is to promote healing, restore function, and help patients return to an active lifestyle.

With a background in dance and a personal practice of Pilates, Dr. Rivera has a unique understanding of movement, balance, flexibility, alignment, and lower-extremity biomechanics. She understands the different demands placed on the feet by tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, running, dance, and other athletic activities. Her approach considers not only the injury itself, but also biomechanics, training, footwear, performance goals, and injury prevention.

Dr. Rivera also has a special interest in footwear and shoe design, combining her knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, function, and aesthetics to explore how footwear can enhance comfort, performance, and foot health.

Dr. Rivera is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. She is affiliated with the medical staff at Northern Westchester Hospital, part of Northwell Health, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City.

Dr. Rivera is fully bilingual in English and Spanish and is committed to providing individualized care that combines medicine, surgery, regenerative treatments, sports medicine, biomechanics, and aesthetics to help patients move, perform, and feel their best.

 

Award-winning podiatrist Sanjay Gandhi, DPM, is the founder and primary podiatrist at A Step Up Podiatry, LLC, in Manalapan Township, New Jersey. Dr. Gandhi believes in partnering with his patients, so he gives everyone the tools and information they need to make informed decisions about their foot and ankle health. He treats many conditions, including bunions, heel pain, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, warts, and other heel and ankle problems with gentle warmth and compassion. 

Dr. Gandhi always uses state-of-the-art techniques, and he also stays at the forefront of the podiatry field through continuing education. To make foot and ankle care convenient for all, Dr. Gandhi offers in-office X-rays, vascular testing, and nerve testing. In addition to effective treatments, Dr. Gandhi also provides preventive care, including his fall prevention program for the elderly.

Dr. Gandhi earned his bachelor’s degree in just three years at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. He went on to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, where he earned his DPM degree. Dr. Gandhi completed his podiatric medicine residency at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency, Dr. Gandhi completed rotations at leading medical institutions, including The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. 

At A Step Up Podiatry, Dr. Gandhi and his team always treat patients like family. Both patients and other professionals recognize Dr. Gandhi’s superior skill in the foot and ankle medicine arena. He earned the “America’s Top Podiatrists” award twice and also received the prestigious “Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare” award. At this time, Dr. Gandhi is welcoming new patients at A Step Up Podiatry.

Sharon Walston Kobos, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Foot & Ankle Specialists of New Mexico, with locations in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, South Valley, and Edgewood, New Mexico. Dr. Kobos treats patients with both surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle problems. 

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Dr. Kobos earned an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She was first introduced to podiatry as a teenager when she was a competitive figure skater. This led her to receive her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine (formerly the California College of Podiatric Medicine) in San Francisco, California. She completed a three-year surgical residency program in San Francisco and Santa Ana, California. After her residency, Dr. Kobos decided to return to her hometown of Albuquerque. 

Dr. Kobos treats patients of all ages, offering preventive foot care for the elderly and immunocompromised. She enjoys treating athletes of all types and is a very conservative physician who is largely recognized for a non-surgical approach to patient care whenever possible. When asked, “Why feet?” Her answer was, “Feet are very important. It is hard to land the space shuttle with a flat tire.” 

She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. She is also a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Kobos’ most important job is being a wife and mother of two daughters. In her free time, she is an avid figure skater and a figure skating judge. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, and running.

Foot & Ankle Group

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Foot & Ankle Group has been serving Olympia Fields, Illinois, and the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. Podiatrist Stephanie Spicer, DPM, leads the team and provides comprehensive foot and ankle medicine, and surgery when necessary. The goal of Foot & Ankle Group is to support a healthy and active lifestyle by fully evaluating each patient and creating treatment options customized to meet their individual needs.

Foot & Ankle Group was founded by Dr. Spicer in order to meet the needs of an increasing patient population, as well as offering more expansive services, including treatment for bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, nail problems, plantar fasciitis, and diabetic foot pain. The aim is to create a comfortable environment that offers comprehensive service to patients, as well as provide adjunct medical services. Their mission is to get to know their patients and the demands they endure daily. This allows a customized approach by taking lifestyle, responsibilities, and medical history into consideration.

The Foot & Ankle Group team provides the highest quality medical and surgical care in a safe, effective, and efficient environment.

 

About Us

Robert Linn Jr., DPM, is an experienced board-certified podiatrist practicing at Foot & Ankle Center of Ocala, located in Ocala, Florida. Specializing in podiatric medicine and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Linn considers it an honor to share his skills and expertise with individuals living in and around Marion County. 

Dr. Linn completed his undergraduate studies in psychology and his Master of Science in industrial/organizational psychology at the University of Central Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Des Moines University (formerly the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa). Dr. Linn completed his surgical residency in reconstructive foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery at AdventHealth East Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital East Orlando). He has completed additional specialty training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, realignment and deformity correction – adult and pediatric flatfoot surgery, external and internal fixation techniques, diabetic limb salvage, and trauma surgery. 

To stay up to date with the latest advances in the field of podiatry, Dr. Linn maintains professional affiliations with several organizations, including the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and the North Florida Podiatric Medical Association. He is board certified in both reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery and foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and is a fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. As a thought leader in podiatry, Dr. Linn has been published in several peer-reviewed publications, conducted several case studies, and given numerous oral presentations.

Dr. Linn is affiliated with several local hospitals, including AdventHealth Ocala, Ocala Regional Medical and Trauma Center, West Marion Community Hospital, and Marion Surgery Center.

I, Dr. Nadia Shah have completed a 4 year medical training at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. I completed an intense 3 year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at Hoboken University Medical Center, NJ. I am Board Certified with American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Among my certificates of achievements are Minimally Invasive Surgery, Lapiplasty Bioskills Training Course, Total Ankle Replacement Surgery and Arthroscopic procedures of the Foot and Ankle. I am extremely attentive to my patient's needs and concerns. A patient's lifestyle and goals are at the forefront of my treatment plans. I treat my patients as a whole and not detached from their foot and ankle.

Dr. Wenjay Sung, DPM, is a top-ranked, award-winning podiatrist offering the highest-quality care for patients in and around Arcadia, CA. At his state-of-the-art practice, Dr. Sung offers a comprehensive array of care options for simple and complex issues, including treatments for ankle sprains and other ankle problems, neuroma, nail fungus, heel pain and flat feet, as well as corn removal, bunion surgery, and other cutting-edge, innovative approaches to care.

After completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Sung completed an advanced surgical fellowship at the Weil Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Institute in Chicago. A national and international lecturer, Dr. Sung has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and is the recipient of numerous professional awards and recognitions. Board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Sung is committed to providing skilled, compassionate care based on each patient's needs to help patients of all ages enjoy a pain-free range of motion and a better quality of life.

Dr. Sung enjoys the opportunity to provide care for new patients, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans.

Nicolas Arcuri, DPM, is a Board certified podiatric surgeon with a passion for helping men and women move beyond their foot issues to live healthy, happy, and active lives. A Jackson, Tennessee, native, Dr. Arcuri is excited to continue his practice at Podiatry Clinic of Jackson and serve the community where he spent his formative years.

Dr. Arcuri attended high school at the University School of Jackson. He went on to complete an undergraduate degree at Elon University in North Carolina. From there he focused on medical training at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago.

Upon completing his formal studies, Dr. Arcuri gained extensive practical training through a surgical residency at New York Presbyterian-Columbia and New York Community Hospital. In his final year of training he took on the role of chief resident. 

In his role at Podiatry Clinic of Jackson, Dr. Arcuri provides comprehensive care for all levels of foot conditions, injuries, and treatments. He has a specific interest in treating wounds and foot deformities in the diabetic population. He works closely with his partners as well as the vascular surgery and medical teams at West Tennessee Healthcare to improve the lives of diabetics and those with vascular disease when it comes to limb salvage and wound healing. In addition to limb salvage Dr Arcuri specializes in minimally invasive correction of bunion and hammertoe deformities.  He is always looking for ways to learn more about the latest treatments and is involved with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association

 

Jeffrey McAlister, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, who specializes in advanced foot and ankle reconstruction with offices in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. 

Dr. McAlister’s passion for patient care began at the University of Iowa, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 2004, before garnering an interest in podiatric medicine and surgery during his time at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Since his days as a podiatric medical student, Dr. McAlister has gone on to continue his education whenever possible. He completed a rigorous residency training in the northern Virginia suburbs through the INOVA Fairfax Hospital Podiatric Residency program, where he received specialized training in foot and ankle trauma, adult and pediatric reconstruction, and diabetic limb salvage.

Some of Dr. McAlister’s rotations during his time in the program included internal medicine, infectious diseases, vascular surgery, emergency medicine, and general surgery.

Under the mentorship of prominent doctors like John Steinberg DPM and Chris Attinger MD, Dr. McAlister even served as chief resident for the limb salvage service at Georgetown University Hospital during that time.

Dr. Jeffrey E. McAlister is honored to be one of only a few podiatric surgeons in the United States that has completed a 12 month surgical fellowship at the prestigious Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio. This is a unique fellowship that trains both Podiatric and Orthopedic Surgeons. This advanced surgical training focused on foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction as well as total ankle replacement. This was completed in Columbus, Ohio under the direction of Christopher Hyer, DPM, Gregory Berlet MD, Thomas Lee MD and Terrence Philbin DO and was affiliated with Grant Medical Hospital and The Ohio State University. This is the same type of fellowship that MD/DO orthopedic surgeons complete if they wish to sub-specialize in the foot and ankle.

As a fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and national speaker and peer educator, Dr. McAlister is passionate about technological advances in the foot and ankle field, specifically in educating patients on the advantages of primary and revision total ankle arthroplasty.

 

Dr. McAlister was a featured speaker at the ACFAS 2019 Conference

Between six educational lectures and four podcasts, he got into the weeds of his specialty as a leading spectator in the field of ankle reconstruction

 

 

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning I try to provide quality compassionate care that takes the patient's life circumstances into account to create a treatment plan that has the greatest chance for success. For those that require surgery I trained at one of the elite surgical programs in the country and have continued to increase my education for the benefit of those I serve. I have lectured and published extensively on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle and continue to be active in resident education. I take the privilege of being able to provide care to others very seriously, and consider it an honor when one of our patients refers one of their friends or family to us demonstrating their confidence in us.

John R. Landry, DPM, is board-certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and brings over 30 years of experience to the Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers. Based out of the Arlington, Texas, office, Dr. Landry is committed to making pain-free living a reality for all his patients by using the latest in technology and offering both surgical and non-surgical options for his patients.  He is affiliated with Medical City Arlington and Baylor Scott & White in Mansfield.

Dr. Landry attended Wayne State University in Detroit, where he graduated with honors with a degree in biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Landry graduated magna cum laude with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He stayed in the Midwest for his surgical residency at Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital For Special Surgery in Warren, Michigan, where he remained in private practice and as an adjunct faculty member of the hospital until relocating to Texas. Dr. Landry is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr, Landry has been a Texas resident since 1993, along with his wife, Julie, and their four adult children. When he isn’t in the office, Dr. Landry spends much of his time volunteering at his church and with the youth in the Arlington community. He is a past chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington and currently serves as an officer on the Executive Committee and member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.  His wife Julie is also active in the community as a member of The Ladies Auxiliary of Arlington as well as Women Inspiring Philanthropy. She is a volunteer at Cook Children’s Hospital and is active in the AISD AWARE Foundation. With four married children and seven grandchildren, Dr. Landry and his wife focus on family. A former private pilot, Dr. Landry still enjoys aviation and an occasional round of golf.

Shane Sato, DPM, is a board-qualified, fellowship-trained podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Institute of Colorado in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he combines advanced surgical expertise with a patient-centered approach to deliver exceptional care. Dedicated to optimizing outcomes for patients throughout Colorado Springs, Dr. Sato upholds the clinic’s tradition of excellence while incorporating innovative techniques and perspectives.

Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, Dr. Sato earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Seattle Pacific University before completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. He then completed an intensive three-year surgical residency at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, where he was honored as a Harvard Clinical Fellow.

To further specialize, Dr. Sato pursued advanced fellowship training at the Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, Maryland. There, he developed expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, complex deformity correction, and orthoplastic procedures.

Dr. Sato is passionate about treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms. He emphasizes the role of foot health in overall wellness and encourages healthy lifestyle habits as part of comprehensive, long-term treatment plans.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Sato enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog. An avid home cook and music enthusiast, he also frequents local farmers' markets and enjoys exploring the Colorado Springs community.

Callie Morlock is a board qualified, and fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon. She is serving patients at the Foot & Ankle Specialist of New Mexico locations in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho and committed to excellent patient care.

Dr. Morlock grew up in Golden, Colorado and graduated from Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York with a degree in biomedical sciences. While at Marist, she played division one women’s tennis giving her an appreciation for the surrounding region while traveling for matches. She then went on to receive her podiatry school training from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Illinois.

She returned to Greeley, Colorado to complete a comprehensive forefoot and rearfoot surgical residency at North Colorado Medical Center where she served as chief resident. During her time in Greeley, she trained with leaders in bunion and elective surgeries. She then pursued an additional year of fellowship in Salt Lake City, Utah with an emphasis on limb preservation and Charcot reconstruction with the use of external and internal fixation.

After completing fellowship, Dr. Morlock moved to Albuquerque. She has an interest in treating all foot and ankle conditions ranging from elective surgery, wound care, Charcot reconstruction, and conservative management.

Prior to joining Foot & Ankle Specialist of New Mexico, Dr. Morlock married her husband in Santa Fe. They enjoy being active outside, playing pickleball and tennis, and exploring different parks around the country.

Dr. Christian Morrison was raised in northern Idaho, and earned his bachelor of sciences degree with an emphasis in microbiology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then went on to earn his doctorate in podiatric medicine and surgery from California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, CA. Dr. Morrison served as chief resident in the Department of Surgery's devision of Podiatric Surgery at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, TX, and has been published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Morrison is a member of Texas Podiatric Medical Association as well as the American Podiatric Medical Association and Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Society (MIFAS). Dr. Morrison is married with two doodles, and his family is very active in community/religious charity endeavors. Hospital affiliations include: Medical City Lewisville, Baylor SurgiCare Alliance, Baylor Scott & White Frisco, Presbyterian Rockwall.

Dr. Martina Randall is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles, California region. Dr. Randall specializes in the foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery and has a particular interest in sports medicine. Patients can be seen in Burbank, West LA, and Fountain Valley.

Dr. Randall’s practice focuses on minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery of the ankle, cartilage restoration, trauma, reconstruction, tendon and ligament repair, total ankle joint replacement, and cosmetic surgery such as bunion and hammertoe correction.

Dr. Randall graduated magna cum laude from the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and from medical school at Temple University in 2014 with her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

While at Cheyney University, Dr. Randall was a member of the Women’s Basketball team earning conference team accolades and NCAA all-academic honors.

Following medical school, Dr. Randall completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital, specializing in deformity correction, reconstruction, and lower leg trauma, including complex peri-and intra-articular fractures.

After residency, Dr. Randall completed one of the country’s few foot and ankle sports medicine fellowships at Virginia Mason Medical Center. While there, her subspecialty training emphasized cartilage restoration, ligament/tendon repair, and joint preserving surgical techniques for the foot and ankle, allowing patients to continue with their athletic careers and recreational activities.

During her fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Randall assisted the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks(NFL), Seattle Storm(WNBA), and Seattle Sounders(MLS). She also serviced other sports teams, including multiple semi-professional, university, and high school teams in basketball, football, and track and field. One of Dr. Randall’s patients is competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Randall is well known for her surgical skill and dedication to teaching. In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Randall is known for her humility, kind demeanor, and patient-friendly disposition. She treats every patient like family and believes that patient education and understanding are key to achieving excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Randall believes in extensive nonsurgical treatment options as well as advanced surgical techniques to help patients return to their previous level of function and activity.

In her free time, Dr. Randall likes to spend time with her family and friends in Southern California and back home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoys basketball, running, golf, and fitness.

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