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Podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. E. Charisse Dunn began her medical practice in Florida in 1992, working in West Palm Beach before opening her private practice, PGA Foot & Ankle P.A., in Palm Beach Gardens in 1997.

The goal of her practice is to offer patient-oriented care with open and easy-to-understand dialogue that encourages patients to become active partners in their treatment.

Dr. Charisse Dunn graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and went on to the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. After completing a two-year surgical residency in Michigan, Dr. Dunn practiced in New York for one year before her arrival in Florida. 

Dr. Charisse Dunn is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and holds hospital privileges at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach and Columbia North County Surgicenter in Palm Beach Gardens.

Dr. Charisse Dunn resides in West Palm Beach with her husband and son. In her free time, Dr. Dunn enjoys walking, swimming, rollerblading, gardening, reading, and traveling.

Richard Hochman, DPM, makes it his top priority to enhance the well-being of his patients. As an expert in podiatry and regenerative medicine, he offers the highest quality in foot care at his office in Coral Gables, Florida.

Dr. Hochman brings more than 30 years of podiatric experience to the treatment of a broad array of conditions, including varicose veins, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and foot, ankle, and bone injuries. In his state-of-the-art facility, he offers specialized diagnostic and treatment technologies, such as shockwave therapy, sclerotherapy, DNA sequencing, PRP, Amniotic Stem cell injections and LAPIPLASTY®.

A highly trained surgeon, Dr. Hochman is a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of Florida Foot and Ankle Associates single specialty practice of approximately forty podiatrists where he was past president.

Dr. Hochman earned degrees at Bowling Green University and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing an intensive preceptorship with a prominent podiatric specialist, he was appointed Clinical Instructor with the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Hochman completed specialized training in advanced treatments for varicose vein disease, which was his subspecialty He brings extensive training by renowned experts in phlebology to his care of patients with vein-related conditions. Now his vein practice is limited to Sclerotherapy for treatment of dilated reticular veins, Telangiectasia, and ulcers caused by varicose veins.

Dr. Hochman maintains affiliations with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami.

Edward Bustamante, DPM, FACFAS, specializes in foot and ankle care and brings extensive experience and training to his practice alongside the latest innovations. Dr. Bustamante works tirelessly to help his Miami area patients navigate their lives without pain or limitations, which is why he’s one of the top referral doctors in the area.

Dr. Bustamante began his medical career at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami where he earned his medical degree in 1997. From there, he went on to complete his podiatric surgical residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida, where he was chief resident in 2000. During this time, Dr. Bustamante also completed a Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship at the world-renowned Hadassah University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1999.

In 2004, Dr. Bustamante was certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He successfully completed recertification in 2014.

Dr. Bustamante holds hospital privileges at South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Larkin Community Hospital, and Westchester General Hospital.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Bustamante is active in the education and training of the new generation of podiatric physicians and surgeons at Westchester General Hospital, where he is a faculty member of the podiatric medicine and surgery residency program.

Dr. Bustamante has received recognition for his participation in humanitarian work through the Yucatan Crippled Children's Project in Merida, Mexico.

Outside of his work, Dr. Bustamante is a photography enthusiast. He recently had samples of his work exhibited at the “Works of the Heart” show at South Miami Hospital. He also enjoys spending time with his family and traveling the world.

Dr. Adam Ringler grew up in Sullivan, Ohio, but came down to Miami 11 years ago to complete his residency. Once here, Dr. Ringler enjoyed working at Palmetto General Hospital and learning Spanish so much that he decided to stay in South Florida. Ringler now practices with Dr. Gary Keller close to Hialeah Hospital, often treating patients who have hurt their feet or ankles while on the job, or those who have a foot or ankle accident at any time. “My practice is focused on getting people well and back to work, so that we can minimize the time they are out of commission,” Dr. Ringler says. Dr. Ringler attended Ashland University in Ohio for his undergraduate studies. He then went to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, which is now part of Kent State University’s graduate programs. Dr. Ringler did his podiatry residency at Palmetto General Hospital, where he met his current partner, Dr. Keller.

Caitlan Clancy, DPM, is a skilled reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida.  

Dr. Caitlan Clancy, earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then returned home to Florida, where she completed an extensive three-year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at JFK Medical Center in Palm Beach County. During her final year of training, she completed additional surgical courses in the fields of trauma, arthroscopy and total ankle joint replacement while serving as chief resident.

Dr. Clancy is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons as well as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She treats injuries and angular deformities of the foot and ankle with cutting edge techniques in both conservative and surgical methods. She specializes in adult and pediatric flatfoot deformity, cavus foot, hallux valgus deformity, ankle sprains, fractures, trauma, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle arthritis and diabetic limb salvage.

In her free time, Dr. Clancy is an avid runner. She enjoys Pilates and other aerobic activities. She is a former ballroom dancer and loves spending time with her two Labrador Retrievers.

Dr. Steven Schein is originally from New York. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a graduate of the University at Albany - State University of New York. He is a former clinical professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency training in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in New York City and received additional post graduate training in Public Health from Columbia University School of Public Health. He is a certified Pinpoint Footlaser Provider. One of Dr. Schein's interests is the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot complications. He has surgical privileges at Broward Health Coral Springs and is on staff at the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine in Coral Springs, Florida. He's also a frequent speaker for Broward Health and is a consultant to many health facilities in South Florida

James Clancy, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. 

While working as a member of PGA of America, Dr. Clancy graduated with honors from St. Thomas of Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He remained in Pennsylvania to earn his podiatric medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Relocating to Maryland, Dr. Clancy completed his foot and ankle surgery residency through the Maryland Podiatric Surgical Residency Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. 

He is experienced and trained on the latest advances in nerve repair, receiving education directly from one of the world’s most renowned surgeons at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Clancy was one of the few podiatric surgeons to be trained on the newest FDA-approved total ankle joint replacement. He has served as the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at JFK Medical Center since 1999 and is the co-director of the Podiatric Surgical Residency Program.

Dr. Clancy is a golf medicine expert with a comprehensive understanding of the game. He is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute, the world’s leading educational organization and research facility dedicated to studying how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing.

To book an appointment with Dr. Clancy, call the office nearest you or book an appointment online. 

John Levin, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, with locations in Atlantis, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, Florida. 

Dr. Levin, a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, attended Michigan State University. In 1986, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Podiatric Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. In 1988, he completed a surgical residency in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery at Doctors Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Since completing his residency education, Dr. Levin has limited his practice to reconstructive ankle and foot surgery, specializing in the minimally invasive treatment of complex disorders of the lower extremity. With over 30 years of surgical experience, Dr. Levin is considered one of the most renowned doctors in his field.

Dr. Levin has extensive experience in Foot and Ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive endoscopy, and regenerative medicine techniques, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, and Amniotic Tissue therapy. Throughout his career, he’s utilized cutting-edge techniques such as Bone Marrow Augmentation to assist in managing hard-to-heal fractures and fusions of the foot and ankle. One of his most notable accomplishments came in 1994 when he was named Director of Podiatric Medical Resident Education. Shortly after that, he became the Program Director at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida— a position he has held for many decades.

Dr. Levin’s involvement in surgical research outside the medical office separates him from the others in his field. He has served as the principal investigator in numerous ground-breaking clinical trials. Some clinical trials he’s been involved with include amnion tissue injection for chronic Plantar Fasciitis, First MTP fusion, Gout, and Achilles tendon injuries. In the near future, Dr. Levin plans on initiating a new clinical trial on a novel and innovative treatment for Achilles Tendon disorders and arthritis of the foot and ankle.

A Miami native, Dr. Gary Keller has always been interested in sports. While in college at Florida International University, Keller was injured playing intramural softball and met a podiatrist who treated him several times. He remembered the visit for a long time, and after working as a biomedical scientist, Keller decided to pursue his goal to become a podiatrist. Yet, Keller still maintains a passion for sports medicine and for treating trauma injuries to the lower extremities, he says. He likes this type of podiatry because each case is a new challenge. “To get the (athletes) back into professional shape – that’s not easy sometimes,” he says. Sports injuries most commonly include Achilles tendonitis and ankle sprains and fractures, but Keller also treats all sorts of trauma injuries. In addition, he treats typical foot and ankle injuries that result from age, as well as performing laser treatments on varicose veins, spider veins and fungal nails.

Dr. Richard Seda has been practicing podiatry in South Beach for two decades today. Dr. Seda’s practice primarily includes foot and ankle surgery, as well as sports medicine, however he treats all diseases and pathologies of the foot and ankle, specializing in bunion and hammertoe correction. Dr. Seda graduated from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico in 1989. He went on to study at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. After podiatry school, Dr. Seda moved to Miami where he performed a two-year foot and ankle surgical residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, graduating in 1995. Since then, he has been practicing and serving the Miami Beach community.