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Marcin Vaclaw, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Houston, and Huntsville, Texas. 

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Vaclaw grew up playing and loving sports. He always knew he wanted to be in the healthcare industry, and while attending college, he became more familiar with podiatry. Dr. Vaclaw realized he could integrate his love for sports and athletics into a medical career and began the path toward becoming a foot and ankle specialist. Before leaving Oklahoma for college, Dr. Vaclaw had the unique opportunity to live in Mexico City, Mexico, for two years, where he became fluent in Spanish and developed a strong connection with Mexican culture.

After Mexico, he attended Brigham Young University and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in clinical psychology. Dr. Vaclaw earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and trained at their state-of-the-art facility in Independence, Ohio. While there, he also received specialized wound care training from The Cleveland Clinic. Upon graduation, Dr. Vaclaw moved to The Woodlands, Texas, area for a three-year residency program at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, Texas, specializing in foot and ankle surgery and medicine. He served as Chief Resident of that program. He is also one of the first podiatrists in the country to receive a Reconstructive Rearfoot Accreditation upon residency completion.

Dr. Vaclaw is committed to serving this community. He understands the importance of educating patients on their conditions and collaborating to create specific treatment plans for his patients’ needs. He is dedicated to pursuing the latest medical and surgical procedures to give his patients the care and attention they deserve. Dr. Vaclaw is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Texas State Podiatric Medical Association, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. and Mrs. Brittany Vaclaw currently reside in The Woodlands area with their children. They love to spend time as a family outdoors whenever they can. They love all the activities The Woodlands has to offer.

Brian Conley, DPM, is an exceptional podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Houston, and Huntsville, Texas.

Dr. Conley grew up in Boise, Idaho. While in high school, he found a mentor in his family podiatrist, who encouraged him to pursue his aspiration to become a healthcare provider. After graduating high school, Dr. Conley moved to Fortaleza, Brazil, for two years. During that time, he decided to follow the example of his mentor and become a podiatrist. 

Upon returning to the United States, he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he met his wife, Kira. In 2009, he graduated from BYU with a degree in Exercise Science. After completing his undergraduate degree, he and his wife moved to Chicago, Illinois, to begin his podiatric training at The Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Conley completed a three-year residency program at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He served as chief resident and received extensive training with an emphasis on advanced foot and ankle trauma, rearfoot reconstruction, and forefoot surgery. 

Dr. Conley finds joy in helping patients solve their foot and ankle problems to improve their quality of life.

Trent L. Monson, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Houston, and Huntsville, Texas. 

Dr. Monson was born and raised in Naperville, Illinois, as the youngest of six children. He grew up a competitor and loved playing sports. After sustaining a season-ending injury in football, he realized he wanted to enter the healthcare industry to help heal people and get them back to playing sports. Dr. Monson began exploring medical careers while attending college and discovered podiatry after a volleyball-related injury. Dr. Monson fell in love with the profession and quickly learned he could combine his love of sports with medicine and began working towards that goal.

While attending university, Dr. Monson decided to spend two years with the people of Puerto Rico and the West Indies. He became fluent in Spanish and grew to love Hispanic food and culture there.

Upon returning from the Caribbean, Dr. Monson attended Brigham Young University and received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Kinesiology with a minor in Spanish. Dr. Monson then went on to earn his doctorate in podiatric medicine from Barry University in Miami, where he had the privilege of working side by side with the University of Miami and the Jackson Healthcare system. Once he graduated, Dr. Monson accepted a surgical residency at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and moved to The Woodlands, Texas, with his family. His surgical residency specialized in foot and ankle surgery and medicine. He received excellent training from multiple institutions, including Memorial Hermann, Baylor College of Medicine, and the HCA Healthcare system, where he specialized in wound care and the diabetic foot, sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, trauma, and Charcot neuropathy and reconstruction.

Dr. Monson is happy to call Houston his home and is dedicated to giving back to the community. He understands the importance of patient education and providing a thorough, tailored treatment plan that each patient needs. He is constantly continuing his medical education by staying up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques to provide his patients with the best possible attention and care they deserve. 

Dr. Monson is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Texas State Podiatric Medical Association, Harris County Podiatric Medical Association, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Monson and his wife Star currently live in Spring, Texas, with their family of three rambunctious boys and recently welcomed another baby boy to join the chaos. They love exploring the great outdoors and playing sports together as a family.

Anum Dhukani, DPM, is a caring podiatrist at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands in The Woodlands, Houston, and Huntsville, Texas. 

Dr. Dhukani was born in Los Angeles, California, but moved to Houston, Texas, when she was very young. Growing up in The Woodlands, she attended The Woodlands High School. She first came across podiatry after visiting her family friend’s practice. Her mentor guided her to podiatry and helped her realize her passion for helping people. 

Dr. Dhukani moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to start her undergraduate adventure at Emory University. She graduated with a major in psychology and a minor in Arabic. Still fascinated and passionate about the field of podiatry, Dr. Dhukani moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to pursue her medical school education at Kent State School of Podiatric Medicine.

After she graduated, Dr. Dhukani moved back to her hometown and completed a three-year surgical residency in Houston, Texas, while training under various doctors in the greater Houston area. She is multilingual and speaks Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati. In her free time, Dr. Dhukani loves watching movies, knitting, and spending time with her family.

Dr.Boulantsova grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she attended college locally. She attended Brooklyn College, ultimately receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She discovered her passion for medicine when her husband sustained leg injuries while serving in the US Air Force.

Dr.Boulantsova moved to Philadelphia, PA to pursue Podiatric medicine at Temple University where she completed her education with honors. Upon graduation she returned to New York City to enter a three-year surgical residency program at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, serving as chief resident during her final year. Over the course of her residency, she had operated at a level one trauma center at Jacobi Medical Center, managed inpatient and outpatient care at Montefiore and operated at Montefiore’s surgical centers located throughout the Bronx. She developed clinical skills in podiatric trauma, wound care and general podiatric conditions.

Dr. Boulantsova currently resides in The Woodlands with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys hiking with her dogs and crocheting during her free time.

 Dr. Laura Tolentino is a dedicated and highly skilled podiatrist and surgeon at Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands, Texas, since August 2023. She brings a strong foundation in both clinical and surgical podiatric care, with a focus on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from Des Moines University in 2019, following her undergraduate studies at California State University, Fullerton, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry.

Dr. Tolentino completed her residency at the prestigious Montefiore Einstein Medical Center in New York, where she served as Chief Resident from 2019 to 2022. During this intensive program, she gained comprehensive experience in complex foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma management, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Tolentino is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS), the ABPM, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association.
Her commitment to patient care, surgical excellence, and continuing education defines her as a respected and compassionate provider in the field of podiatric medicine.

Dr. Hemali Patel, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon. She specializes in foot and ankle care for patients of all ages. Dr. Patel is a compassionate team member at Woodlands Center for Special Surgery, with an office located in The Woodlands and Willis, Texas, and serving the greater Houston area.

Dr. Patel earned her undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She continued her education at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia.

Dr. Patel furthered her training by completing residencies in both podiatric medicine and surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, and at the Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, respectively.

As part of her on-going professional development and continuing education, Dr. Patel attends and frequently speaks at clinical conferences such as the Cleveland Clinic Diabetic Limb Salvage Wound Care Conference, the Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association State meetings, and the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis Conference.

Dr. Patel is a current member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is known for her compassionate demeanor and her dedication to her patients. She prides herself on individualized patient care. Dr. Patel always takes time to give the best advice and treatment possible.

Jason Armstrong, DPM, is a dual board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon providing complete podiatry care to people in The Woodlands and Humble, Texas, and throughout Harris and Montgomery counties. 

Dr. Armstrong brings more than 22 years of experience to the practice. He attended the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, earning a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Dr. Armstrong completed a three-year residency at the Houston Podiatric Foundation (part of the Greater Texas Education Foundation) in Houston, Texas.

As a podiatry resident, Dr. Armstrong received training in various foot and ankle treatments, including ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and ankle reconstruction.

Dr. Armstrong’s self-titled practice provides high-quality podiatric medicine for various foot and ankle problems, including bunions, heel pain, neuropathy, ingrown toenails, and toenail fungus. He takes a conservative treatment approach, emphasizing healthy lifestyle changes, proper footwear, and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Armstrong is a member of several professional organizations, including the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association. His extensive training and expertise well-equip him to diagnose and treat even the most complex foot and ankle problems.

When he isn’t working, Dr. Armstrong enjoys spending time outdoors. He’s an avid motorcycle rider, runner, and soccer player. Dr. Armstrong is also a music enthusiast who enjoys attending concerts and other live performances.

Dr. Armstrong welcomes anyone suffering from foot or ankle pain to Jason Armstrong, DPM, today. To schedule an appointment, call the office or request online today.

Dr. Hemali Patel, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon. She specializes in foot and ankle care for patients of all ages. Dr. Patel is a compassionate team member at Woodlands Center for Special Surgery, with an office located in The Woodlands and Willis, Texas, and serving the greater Houston area.

Dr. Patel earned her undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She continued her education at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia.

Dr. Patel furthered her training by completing residencies in both podiatric medicine and surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, and at the Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, respectively.

As part of her on-going professional development and continuing education, Dr. Patel attends and frequently speaks at clinical conferences such as the Cleveland Clinic Diabetic Limb Salvage Wound Care Conference, the Oklahoma Podiatric Medical Association State meetings, and the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis Conference.

Dr. Patel is a current member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is known for her compassionate demeanor and her dedication to her patients. She prides herself on individualized patient care. Dr. Patel always takes time to give the best advice and treatment possible.