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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.

Daniel Pero, DPM, provides podiatry services at Integrative Foot and Ankle in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Dr. Daniel Pero has a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and a national certification in Medical Technology. He attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine with rotations at the Cleveland Clinic and a 3-year reconstructive foot & ankle surgery residency at St. John Providence Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. 

Dr. Pero is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is also a board-qualified surgeon and associate member of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, and has been practicing since 2006. 

Co-founder of Sandals Med Spa, he opened Integrative Foot and Ankle in 2012 and the Surgery Specialists of Palm Beach in 2018. He performs regenerative medicine procedures, as well as podiatric medicine and foot and ankle surgery. He specializes in Achilles tendon surgery, ankle fracture surgery, bunion surgery, cold laser therapy, foot fracture surgery, hammertoe surgery, ingrown toenail removal, neuroma surgery, plantar fasciitis surgery, plantar wart laser removal, PRP injections, spider vein removal, varicose vein removal, and much more. 

From conservative treatment to laser therapy and surgical reconstruction, Dr. Pero will get you back on your feet in Florida. See why patients have flown in from other countries to have surgery by Dr. Pero, and schedule an appointment today.

Jonathan M. Cutler, DPM, is a podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach and Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Cutler has been a respected part of the medical community for over 25 years.

Dr. Cutler attended Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, after which he attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He followed that with his surgical residency at Johns Hopkins, Liberty Medical in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a board-certified foot surgeon, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a certified Expert Medical Advisor, ensuring injured workers get the right level of care while preventing excessive or unnecessary costs for employers and insurance carriers.

As a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and an Executive Board Member of the Jewish Community Center of West Palm Beach, Dr. Cutler remains active within the community.

Dr. Cutler enjoys spending time with his family – his wife, Susan, and their six children: Jacob, Sam, Ori, Ilan, Sivan, and Liad. He also enjoys spending time with his two dogs, Zeke and Sunny, playing basketball, CrossFit, floating, and longevity.

Joshua P. Daly, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida.

Dr. Daly grew up in the small town of Grenada, Mississippi, as the youngest of three boys. He followed the family tradition and attended Mississippi State University (MSU) to pursue a degree in microbiology. Dr. Daly was involved with multiple campus organizations and leadership positions resulting in his induction into the MSU Hall of Fame (1 of 10 chosen). After graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science, his natural interest in business and leadership led him to business school where he obtained his Master of Business Administration.

He volunteered many hours at a local hospital to find his true passion for people and surgery. Dr. Daly attended medical school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he served as president of his class and won many awards and scholarships for service and academic achievements. He completed training externships at top programs in the nation, including Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, Emory Healthcare (formerly DeKalb Medical) in Atlanta, Georgia, John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and Florida Hospital in Orlando.

Dr. Daly completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle residency training program at AdventHealth East Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital East Orlando). He served as chief resident and completed various training courses on advanced techniques for internal and external fixation, joint arthroscopy, limb salvage, diabetes wound care, and reconstructive surgery for the foot and ankle. Dr. Daly won the first place prize two out of three years in the statewide resident competition at the annual Florida Podiatric Medical Association convention. 

After his residency training, Dr. Daly completed a trauma fellowship, where only 6-8 positions are available each year, under world-renowned Dr. Kaj Klaue in Lugano, Switzerland. He learned advanced techniques in trauma surgery for the lower extremities.

Dr. Daly is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. He has performed over 6,500 surgical foot and ankle procedures and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole, playing the piano and guitar, weight training, water sports, snowboarding, watching Broadway shows, and attending his local church. Dr. Daly has four children: Hudson, Ella Joye, Beckham, and Isla Marie.

Daniel Elgut, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida. He is dual board-certified and certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Elgut was born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida, graduating summa cum laude with a published thesis. He attended Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he finished with honors.

Afterward, Dr. Elgut completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle residency training program at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, with an emphasis on lower extremity surgery.

Since completing his residency education, Dr. Elgut has limited his practice to reconstructive surgery of the ankle and foot, specializing in minimally invasive treatments of complex disorders of the lower extremity. He is considered a renowned doctor in his field and has been published in multiple research articles.

Dr. Elgut has extensive experience in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, regenerative medicine (stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and amniotic tissue therapy), external fixation, trauma, reconstruction, wound care, and forefoot and midfoot surgery.

One of Dr. Elgut’s most notable accomplishments is being a core attending of Podiatric Medical Resident Education, a position he has occupied for three years.

Brett Fried, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach and Belle Glade, Florida.

Dr. Fried and his twin brother were born and raised by their father in Staten Island, New York. Watching his grandfather deal with diabetes on a daily basis, he quickly learned to appreciate the field of medicine and eventually attended medical school at the prestigious New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan. After medical school, Dr. Fried started his residency in New York City, where his time was spent at four major hospitals: NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in Manhattan, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem in Manhattan, and The Podiatric Surgical Clinic in Manhattan. 

One of his proudest accomplishments during that time was his contribution to helping those affected during the tragedy of 9/11. Hundreds upon thousands of New York City firefighters, police officers, members of the armed forces, EMS workers, and civilians wounded at Ground Zero came to the medical station in St. Paul’s Cathedral to be treated. Dr. Fried, along with other podiatric and medical specialists, put forth countless hours treating the wounded in the symbolic pew where George Washington attended weekly services.

After two years of surgical training in New York, Dr. Fried moved to Smyrna, Georgia. There, he furthered his surgical skills by completing a reconstructive foot and ankle residency program, which was associated with several hospitals and surgical centers in Georgia. During his time there, he took a trip back to New York City to marry his wife, Jessica, who has been with him since college and throughout his medical journey. They have two sons named Jacob and Tyler and a daughter named Maddie.

They then headed further south to Florida, where his professional podiatric career began with South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers. Dr. Fried is currently on staff at several of the surrounding hospitals, including JFK Medical Center, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and Lakeside Medical Center.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Fried is fully licensed in the state of Florida.

Frankie Kirk, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida.

A native Floridian, Dr. Kirk grew up on the Space Coast in Cocoa, Florida. She attended the University of Central Florida, double-majoring with a Bachelor of Science in health science and health service administration. Dr. Kirk was a medical assistant at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers during her undergraduate years, where she developed her passion for podiatry. She then went on to attend medical school at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Kirk then completed an intensive three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. During her residency, she completed numerous additional surgical training courses with an emphasis on trauma, external fixation, adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, and ankle arthroscopy.

She treats all injuries, deformities, and diseases of the foot and ankle with the latest techniques in both conservative and surgical methods specializing in adult and pediatric flatfoot, cavus foot, bunions, ankle sprains, fractures, trauma, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle arthritis, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Kirk is board qualified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Florida Podiatric Medical Association.

In her free time, Dr. Kirk enjoys offshore fishing, archery, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with her two dogs, Timber and Zyla.

Joshua P. Daly, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida.

Dr. Daly grew up in the small town of Grenada, Mississippi, as the youngest of three boys. He followed the family tradition and attended Mississippi State University (MSU) to pursue a degree in microbiology. Dr. Daly was involved with multiple campus organizations and leadership positions resulting in his induction into the MSU Hall of Fame (1 of 10 chosen). After graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science, his natural interest in business and leadership led him to business school where he obtained his Master of Business Administration.

He volunteered many hours at a local hospital to find his true passion for people and surgery. Dr. Daly attended medical school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he served as president of his class and won many awards and scholarships for service and academic achievements. He completed training externships at top programs in the nation, including Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, Emory Healthcare (formerly DeKalb Medical) in Atlanta, Georgia, John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and Florida Hospital in Orlando.

Dr. Daly completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle residency training program at AdventHealth East Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital East Orlando). He served as chief resident and completed various training courses on advanced techniques for internal and external fixation, joint arthroscopy, limb salvage, diabetes wound care, and reconstructive surgery for the foot and ankle. Dr. Daly won the first place prize two out of three years in the statewide resident competition at the annual Florida Podiatric Medical Association convention. 

After his residency training, Dr. Daly completed a trauma fellowship, where only 6-8 positions are available each year, under world-renowned Dr. Kaj Klaue in Lugano, Switzerland. He learned advanced techniques in trauma surgery for the lower extremities.

Dr. Daly is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. He has performed over 6,500 surgical foot and ankle procedures and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole, playing the piano and guitar, weight training, water sports, snowboarding, watching Broadway shows, and attending his local church. Dr. Daly has four children: Hudson, Ella Joye, Beckham, and Isla Marie.

Daniel Elgut, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida. He is dual board-certified and certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Elgut was born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida, graduating summa cum laude with a published thesis. He attended Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he finished with honors.

Afterward, Dr. Elgut completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle residency training program at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, with an emphasis on lower extremity surgery.

Since completing his residency education, Dr. Elgut has limited his practice to reconstructive surgery of the ankle and foot, specializing in minimally invasive treatments of complex disorders of the lower extremity. He is considered a renowned doctor in his field and has been published in multiple research articles.

Dr. Elgut has extensive experience in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, regenerative medicine (stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and amniotic tissue therapy), external fixation, trauma, reconstruction, wound care, and forefoot and midfoot surgery.

One of Dr. Elgut’s most notable accomplishments is being a core attending of Podiatric Medical Resident Education, a position he has occupied for three years.

Frankie Kirk, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida.

A native Floridian, Dr. Kirk grew up on the Space Coast in Cocoa, Florida. She attended the University of Central Florida, double-majoring with a Bachelor of Science in health science and health service administration. Dr. Kirk was a medical assistant at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers during her undergraduate years, where she developed her passion for podiatry. She then went on to attend medical school at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Kirk then completed an intensive three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. During her residency, she completed numerous additional surgical training courses with an emphasis on trauma, external fixation, adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, and ankle arthroscopy.

She treats all injuries, deformities, and diseases of the foot and ankle with the latest techniques in both conservative and surgical methods specializing in adult and pediatric flatfoot, cavus foot, bunions, ankle sprains, fractures, trauma, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle arthritis, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Kirk is board qualified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Florida Podiatric Medical Association.

In her free time, Dr. Kirk enjoys offshore fishing, archery, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with her two dogs, Timber and Zyla.

Brett Fried, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach and Belle Glade, Florida.

Dr. Fried and his twin brother were born and raised by their father in Staten Island, New York. Watching his grandfather deal with diabetes on a daily basis, he quickly learned to appreciate the field of medicine and eventually attended medical school at the prestigious New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan. After medical school, Dr. Fried started his residency in New York City, where his time was spent at four major hospitals: NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in Manhattan, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in the Bronx, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem in Manhattan, and The Podiatric Surgical Clinic in Manhattan. 

One of his proudest accomplishments during that time was his contribution to helping those affected during the tragedy of 9/11. Hundreds upon thousands of New York City firefighters, police officers, members of the armed forces, EMS workers, and civilians wounded at Ground Zero came to the medical station in St. Paul’s Cathedral to be treated. Dr. Fried, along with other podiatric and medical specialists, put forth countless hours treating the wounded in the symbolic pew where George Washington attended weekly services.

After two years of surgical training in New York, Dr. Fried moved to Smyrna, Georgia. There, he furthered his surgical skills by completing a reconstructive foot and ankle residency program, which was associated with several hospitals and surgical centers in Georgia. During his time there, he took a trip back to New York City to marry his wife, Jessica, who has been with him since college and throughout his medical journey. They have two sons named Jacob and Tyler and a daughter named Maddie.

They then headed further south to Florida, where his professional podiatric career began with South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers. Dr. Fried is currently on staff at several of the surrounding hospitals, including JFK Medical Center, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center, and Lakeside Medical Center.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Fried is fully licensed in the state of Florida.

Joshua P. Daly, DPM, is a board-certified podiatric surgeon at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida.

Dr. Daly grew up in the small town of Grenada, Mississippi, as the youngest of three boys. He followed the family tradition and attended Mississippi State University (MSU) to pursue a degree in microbiology. Dr. Daly was involved with multiple campus organizations and leadership positions resulting in his induction into the MSU Hall of Fame (1 of 10 chosen). After graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science, his natural interest in business and leadership led him to business school where he obtained his Master of Business Administration.

He volunteered many hours at a local hospital to find his true passion for people and surgery. Dr. Daly attended medical school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City, where he served as president of his class and won many awards and scholarships for service and academic achievements. He completed training externships at top programs in the nation, including Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, Emory Healthcare (formerly DeKalb Medical) in Atlanta, Georgia, John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and Florida Hospital in Orlando.

Dr. Daly completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle residency training program at AdventHealth East Orlando (formerly Florida Hospital East Orlando). He served as chief resident and completed various training courses on advanced techniques for internal and external fixation, joint arthroscopy, limb salvage, diabetes wound care, and reconstructive surgery for the foot and ankle. Dr. Daly won the first place prize two out of three years in the statewide resident competition at the annual Florida Podiatric Medical Association convention. 

After his residency training, Dr. Daly completed a trauma fellowship, where only 6-8 positions are available each year, under world-renowned Dr. Kaj Klaue in Lugano, Switzerland. He learned advanced techniques in trauma surgery for the lower extremities.

Dr. Daly is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. He has performed over 6,500 surgical foot and ankle procedures and is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole, playing the piano and guitar, weight training, water sports, snowboarding, watching Broadway shows, and attending his local church. Dr. Daly has four children: Hudson, Ella Joye, Beckham, and Isla Marie.

Daniel Elgut, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida. He is dual board-certified and certified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Elgut was born in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida, graduating summa cum laude with a published thesis. He attended Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he finished with honors.

Afterward, Dr. Elgut completed a three-year reconstructive foot and ankle residency training program at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, with an emphasis on lower extremity surgery.

Since completing his residency education, Dr. Elgut has limited his practice to reconstructive surgery of the ankle and foot, specializing in minimally invasive treatments of complex disorders of the lower extremity. He is considered a renowned doctor in his field and has been published in multiple research articles.

Dr. Elgut has extensive experience in arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, regenerative medicine (stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and amniotic tissue therapy), external fixation, trauma, reconstruction, wound care, and forefoot and midfoot surgery.

One of Dr. Elgut’s most notable accomplishments is being a core attending of Podiatric Medical Resident Education, a position he has occupied for three years.

Jonathan M. Cutler, DPM, is a podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach and Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Cutler has been a respected part of the medical community for over 25 years.

Dr. Cutler attended Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, after which he attended the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He followed that with his surgical residency at Johns Hopkins, Liberty Medical in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a board-certified foot surgeon, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a certified Expert Medical Advisor, ensuring injured workers get the right level of care while preventing excessive or unnecessary costs for employers and insurance carriers.

As a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and an Executive Board Member of the Jewish Community Center of West Palm Beach, Dr. Cutler remains active within the community.

Dr. Cutler enjoys spending time with his family – his wife, Susan, and their six children: Jacob, Sam, Ori, Ilan, Sivan, and Liad. He also enjoys spending time with his two dogs, Zeke and Sunny, playing basketball, CrossFit, floating, and longevity.

Frankie Kirk, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers in Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and Lake Worth, Florida.

A native Floridian, Dr. Kirk grew up on the Space Coast in Cocoa, Florida. She attended the University of Central Florida, double-majoring with a Bachelor of Science in health science and health service administration. Dr. Kirk was a medical assistant at South Florida Foot & Ankle Centers during her undergraduate years, where she developed her passion for podiatry. She then went on to attend medical school at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Kirk then completed an intensive three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. During her residency, she completed numerous additional surgical training courses with an emphasis on trauma, external fixation, adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, and ankle arthroscopy.

She treats all injuries, deformities, and diseases of the foot and ankle with the latest techniques in both conservative and surgical methods specializing in adult and pediatric flatfoot, cavus foot, bunions, ankle sprains, fractures, trauma, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle arthritis, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Kirk is board qualified by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is also an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Florida Podiatric Medical Association.

In her free time, Dr. Kirk enjoys offshore fishing, archery, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with her two dogs, Timber and Zyla.