Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Michal Waldman completed her undergraduate education at Brandeis University and went on to attend Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she graduated in the top of her class.
She completed her surgical residency at DVA New York Harbor Healthcare System, affiliated with New York University School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Medical and Surgical Resident.
She is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).
She is trained in all areas of podiatric medicine and surgery, including but not limited to pedal dermatology, biomechanics and sports medicine, diabetic foot care, infectious disease, pediatrics, pain management, mesenchymal stem cell and cellular matrix applications, peripheral neuropathy, and limb salvage.
Dr. Waldman continues to serve as a leader in non surgical treatment and is honored to have been named and featured as Top Doctor and Top Podiatrist in Florida.
“Dr Diaz is a very caring Physician. You can tell she loves what she does and always trys to find the best solution for your problem. She makes you feel like she has known you all your life, but keeps her professionalism.”
The goal of the team at Gentle Foot Care Clinic is to provide comprehensive podiatry care for men, women, and children living in and around Zephyrhills and Brandon, Florida, and throughout Pasco and Hillsborough Counties.
Expert podiatrist, Jairo Cruz, DPM, leads the team and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of common foot and ankle-related health problems including bunions, diabetic foot care, flatfeet, gout, ingrown toenails, heel pain, and hammertoes. Whenever possible, Dr. Cruz recommends conservative measures of care to treat these issues, but when necessary, he also performs minimally invasive surgery.
Whenever possible, Dr. Cruz and the team recommend conservative, alternative methods of treatment. Oftentimes, healthy lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, as well as at-home treatments like stretches, rest, and alternating between ice and heat are enough to relieve pain and discomfort.
Dr. Cruz always sets aside plenty of time to meet with new patients and develop unique treatment plans based on their health history, concerns, and background. His attention to detail and commitment to patient satisfaction ensures all of his clients receive the best quality care.
To receive the best, most comprehensive podiatric care, partner with the team at Gentle Foot Care Clinic. Make your appointment today by calling the office nearest you or by clicking the online booking tool.
I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and after high school I left my beautiful island and attended Oberlin College in Ohio on an academic scholarship. After graduation I spent 4 years working at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for the Department of Hematology and Oncology performing cancer and bone marrow transplant research. Later on I went back to school and attended Barry University where I obtained my graduate degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. I did my residency at the Tampa VA Hospital and afterwards joined the Bay Pines VA were I had a very busy and successful surgical practice for 9 years. In June of 2012 I left the VA system and opened the American Foot & Ankle Clinic of Tampa Bay where I have been in practice ever since.
“I had a great experience with Dr. Donate. He is kind, knowledgeable, and talks you through every part of your treatment and makes sure you don’t have any questions when you leave. I have only seen him once but it was a great experience!”
“Dr Khan always provides a friendly welcoming atmosphere with thorough visits.
Visits are always timely yet never rushed.
I've been beyond pleased with not only the Dr/patient relationship but also the success and achievements in the treatment of my injury(s)/issue(s).”
I was graduated from Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. I also have an MD degree, which I have received from the top medical school in Cairo, Egypt. I took an interest in sports injuries and Limb salvage which led to my interest in Podiatry. I have completed three years of surgical training at Inspira Health Network in New Jersey where I served as Chief Resident in my senior year. I have trained extensively in sports injuries, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, and diabetic limb salvage procedures. I was trained under world renowned physicians at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, in Pediatric Orthopedic and Limb Deformity Correction. I have also received special training in muscle flap procedures using rotational, pedicle and transpositional muscle flaps for leg and foot structures. I am an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
“Dr Hanna is an awesome Podiatrist. He has helped my feet improve with surgeries I've had done. He is kind and caring and very knowledgeable whenever I have questions. I'd recommend him to all my friends. Thanks Dr Hanna.”
Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle is the premier provider of foot and ankle medicine, podiatry services, and lower extremity surgery in the St. Petersburg, Florida, area. Patients trust Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle, led by Eric Roberts, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAOM, for diabetic foot care, treatment for foot and heel pain, sports injuries, nail fungus, and all other foot and ankle problems.
Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle uses the most up-to-date treatments for advanced wound care to address diabetic foot wounds and other slow healing or nonhealing wounds. The team also uses innovative treatments like shockwave therapy and amniotic injections to encourage faster and more efficient recovery from painful conditions like plantar fasciitis. Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle offers the best in shoe inserts and orthotics to help patients recover from pain and injury while maintaining proper gait.
Dr. Roberts at Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons® (ABFAS). He is able to perform surgery to fix a variety of foot deformities and other maladies that do not respond to conservative care.
Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle is welcoming new patients to their new standalone office. Use the online appointment scheduler or call the office today.
Dr. Bella Worman was originally born in Tbilisi, Georgia and moved to Chicago when she was 7. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago before earning her podiatric medical degree at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed an extensive surgical residency in Detroit, Michigan with a focus on surgical treatment of the foot and ankle, which she is currently board certified in. Dr. Bella enjoys all aspects of podiatry and has a focus on extensive complicated surgical procedures and is currently on staff at several local hospitals and surgery centers. Dr. Bella is fluent in Russian as well.
Like her husband, Dr. Bella enjoys time with their two sons and when she isn’t working, can most always be found spending time at their sporting events!
Because he was born and raised in the heart of Pinellas County, dedicated podiatrist Jeffrey Worman, DPM, is proud to serve the community he’s always called home. Dr. Worman welcomes new and existing patients to his practice, Worman Foot & Ankle Associates, located in Largo, Florida.
After earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Dr. Worman temporarily relocated to Ohio for graduate school. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now part of Kent State University) in Independence. Dr. Worman then went through a competitive surgical residency program at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
Once Dr. Worman finished his educational requirements, he returned to Florida and went into private practice with his wife, Bella Worman, DPM, in 2007. Dr. Worman enjoys all aspects of non-surgical and surgical podiatry, including preventive care and chronic disease management. He’s very active in long-term care and frequently provides medical treatments at local nursing homes and rehabilitation hospitals.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Worman likes to spend time with his wife and their two sons and volunteers as a youth football coach for the Police Athletic League in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Patients of Dr. Worman, or “Dr. Jeff” as his patients call him, commend his very candid, down-to-earth, and humorous demeanor. His goal is to provide old-fashioned family care combined with state-of-the-art technology and to get to know each patient individually, so patients are involved in every decision making step of their podiatric care.
The goal of the team at Gentle Foot Care Clinic is to provide comprehensive podiatry care for men, women, and children living in and around Zephyrhills and Brandon, Florida, and throughout Pasco and Hillsborough Counties.
Expert podiatrist, Jairo Cruz, DPM, leads the team and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of common foot and ankle-related health problems including bunions, diabetic foot care, flatfeet, gout, ingrown toenails, heel pain, and hammertoes. Whenever possible, Dr. Cruz recommends conservative measures of care to treat these issues, but when necessary, he also performs minimally invasive surgery.
Whenever possible, Dr. Cruz and the team recommend conservative, alternative methods of treatment. Oftentimes, healthy lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, as well as at-home treatments like stretches, rest, and alternating between ice and heat are enough to relieve pain and discomfort.
Dr. Cruz always sets aside plenty of time to meet with new patients and develop unique treatment plans based on their health history, concerns, and background. His attention to detail and commitment to patient satisfaction ensures all of his clients receive the best quality care.
To receive the best, most comprehensive podiatric care, partner with the team at Gentle Foot Care Clinic. Make your appointment today by calling the office nearest you or by clicking the online booking tool.
Robert Frimmel, DPM, DABFAS, is a compassionate podiatrist at Sarasota Foot Care Center. He is proud to provide a wide range of foot and ankle services to patients at the practice’s two locations in Sarasota, Florida.
Dr. Frimmel is a graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine) then went on to complete a podiatric surgical residency in Fort Worth, Texas. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in orthopedics and biomechanics in Cleveland, Ohio.
He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. He served as president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association and Manasota Podiatric Medical Association. On the national level, he has served as chair of the Annual Scientific Meeting for the American Podiatric Medical Association. As a member of the Sarasota County Medical Society, he is on the governing board.
Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Frimmel is enjoys running, sailing, cooking and brewing beer. He completed many marathons, including those in Boston and New York, and the challenging course at Pike's Peak in Colorado. Being active and involved in the community are also high priorities for him.
Paul G. Yungst, DPM, DABFAS, is a highly skilled podiatrist serving patients at Sarasota Foot Care Center. He provides personalized care and treatment for a variety of foot and ankle conditions at the practice’s two locations in Sarasota, Florida.
Dr. Yungst graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, on a basketball scholarship. He then earned his medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City before completing a podiatric surgical residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania.
He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Yungst has been practicing podiatry in Sarasota since 1982 and has published numerous podiatric research papers. He specializes in the treatment of plantar fasciitis and bunion surgery. He has served as the podiatric medical consultant for MD Logic, a leading provider of worldwide electronic medical records since 1997, and is the author of its podiatric knowledge base.
Candice A. Kepich, DPM, DABFAS, is a dedicated podiatrist at Sarasota Foot Care Center. She currently sees patients at the practice’s two convenient locations in Sarasota, Florida.
Dr. Kepich is originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania. After graduating summa cum laude from Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Science in biology, she moved to Philadelphia. She became interested in podiatry after her own experience as a patient of a podiatrist in her hometown. The combination of surgery, office procedures, sports medicine, and diabetic foot care opened her eyes to a career in podiatric medicine and surgery.
She earned her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2008. While there, she served as Vice President of the Stirling Hartford Anatomical Honor Society. Dr. Kepich then completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgical residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident during her final year. Following residency, she moved to Sarasota with her husband, also a physician.
Dr. Kepich is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Florida Podiatric Medical Association.
Her professional interests include diabetes education, sports medicine, wound care, surgical and nonsurgical treatments of foot and ankle pathology, and pediatrics.
Her personal interests include spending time with her husband, son, and daughter, boating, paddleboarding, and enjoying the outdoors in Florida and at their family cabin in Wyoming.
Craig Conti, DPM, DABFAS, MS, is an experienced podiatrist at Sarasota Foot Care Center, with two convenient locations in Sarasota, Florida. He is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Conti graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a double major consisting of microbiology and chemistry. He earned his medical degree from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida where he was Valedictorian. He then completed his podiatric surgical residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was elected Chief Resident.
He joined Sarasota Foot Care Center in 2006 and often represents the practice at educational lectures and community events. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and Manasota Podiatric Medical Association.
When he is away from the office, Dr. Conti enjoys exercising, doing martial arts, reading, and traveling with his wife. Dr. Conti is a member of Mensa, a forum for intellectual exchange.
Dr. Badell received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University where he was recognized as an academic founder’s scholar. He then went on to complete a master’s degree in biomedical science where he finished in the top of his class. Dr. Badell then attended Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago and earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine and surgery. He then went on to complete a comprehensive three-year trauma, reconstructive, and elective foot and ankle surgery residency at Community Health Network in Indianapolis. While in residency, Dr. Badell was exposed to a wide variety of surgical techniques throughout the lower extremity including trauma, arthritis care, deformity correction and reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery, and limb salvage among many others.
Following residency training, Dr. Badell was chosen for the highly coveted fellowship position with Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center. This fellowship extensively covered all aspects of lower extremity surgery with a focus on trauma, complex deformity correction, total ankle replacement, and minimally invasive/arthroscopic procedures.
Dr. Badell has also been involved in academic research from his undergraduate education in psychology continuing into the present day. He has published in national journals and has won awards for his research at both national and regional academic conferences.
Dr. Badell takes pride in thoroughly explaining and discussing all possible treatment options with his patients. He wants each patient to be active in the decision making process and takes the time to create a treatment plan specific to each patient’s needs.
Outside of work, Dr. Badell is actively involved with the Special Olympics of Florida as the clinical director for Sarasota County for their FitFeet division. He enjoys golf, paddle boarding, and spending time with his wife and two mini-aussiedoodles.
Journal Publication-In Progress 2024: Incision Healing and Time to Weightbearing With and Without Use of Adhesive Retention Suture Device in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Journal Publication-In Progress 2024: Iatrogenic Medial Malleolar Fracture and Stress Fracture Considerations in Total Ankle Joint Replacement: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Journal Publication-Pending 2024: Impact of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Bone Graft Substitute on Osseous Union Rates in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Journal Publication 2024 Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant
Journal Publication 2024 Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Operative Time, Cost, and Union Rate of Power Rasp Joint Preparation vs Traditional Preparation in Arthrodesis of the Foot and Rearfoot
Journal Publication 2024 Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Post-Operative Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of the Anterior Talofibular Ligament following Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: Analysis and Outcomes of 40 Repairs at 12 Months
Journal Publication-Pending 2024 Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association: Subcutaneous Verrucous Carcinoma of the Plantar Calcaneus: A Case Report
Scientific Poster 2024 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Impact of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Bone Graft Substitute on Osseous Union Rates in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Scientific Poster 2024 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Incision Healing and Time to Weightbearing With and Without Use of Adhesive Retention Suture Device in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Scientific Poster 2024 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Iatrogenic Medial Malleolar Fracture and Stress Fracture Considerations in Total Ankle Joint Replacement: A Multicenter Retrospective Study-1st Place Award-Scientific Poster Competition
Scientific Poster 2024 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Use of a Novel Biointegrative Screw and Staple Construct for 1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Patient with Multiple Documented Metal Allergies: A Case Report
Scientific Poster 2024 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Update: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant
Scientific Poster 2024 ACFAS Annual Conference-Tampa, FL: Post-Operative Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of Anterior Talofibular Ligament following Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: Analysis and Outcomes of 40 Repairs at 12 Months
Scientific Poster 2024 ACFAS Annual Conference-Tampa, FL: Update: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant by a Single Surgeon Non-consultant or Inventor
Scientific Poster 2024 ACFAS Annual Conference-Tampa, FL: Metal Allergy and Use of Custom Implants in Primary Total Ankle Replacement
Scientific Poster 2024 ACFAS Annual Conference-Tampa, FL: Incision Healing and Time to Weightbearing with and without use of Adhesive Suture Retention Device in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Scientific Poster 2024 ACFAS Annual Conference-Tampa, FL: Iatrogenic Medial Malleolus Fracture and Stress Fracture Considerations in Total Ankle Joint Replacement: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Journal Publication 2023 Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery FASTRAC: Metal Allergy and the Use of Custom Implants in Primary Total Ankle Replacement
Book Chapter Publication 2023 Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery: Management of Talar AVN with Total Talus
Scientific Poster 2023 ACFAS Annual Conference-Los Angeles, CA: 5 Year Outcomes of the “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Repair in 66 patients: A Retrospective Analysis
Scientific Poster 2023 ACFAS Annual Conference-Los Angeles, CA: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant by a Single Surgeon Non- consultant or Inventor
Scientific Poster 2023 ACFAS Annual Conference-Los Angeles, CA: Dynamic Foot Model to Study the Syndesmotic Variation During the Rotation of the Ankle
Scientific Poster 2023 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: 5 Year Outcomes of the “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Repair in 66 Patients: A Retrospective Analysis
Scientific Poster 2023 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Cobalt Free Custom Printed Total Ankle Implant in Patient with Metal Allergy-3rd Place Award-Scientific Poster Competition
Scientific Poster 2023 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Post-Operative Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Following Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: Analysis and Outcomes of 40 Repairs at 12 Months
Scientific Poster 2023 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Dynamic Foot Model to Study the Syndesmotic Variation during the Rotation of the Ankle
Scientific Poster 2023 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant by a Single Surgeon Non- consultant or Inventor
Scientific Poster 2023 Florida Science & Management Symposium (SAM)-Orlando, FL: Operative Time and Cost of Power Rasp Joint Preparation vs Traditional Joint Preparation in Arthrodesis of the Foot and Rearfoot
Scientific Poster 2022 ASPS Annual Conference-New Orleans, LA: 5 Year Outcomes of the “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Repair in 66 patients: A Retrospective Analysis
Scientific Poster 2022 ASPS Annual Conference-New Orleans, LA: Mid-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Debridement for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: 5-year outcomes in 125 cases-3rd Place Award-Scientific Poster Competition
Scientific Poster 2022 ASPS Annual Conference-New Orleans, LA: Operative Time and Cost of Power Rasp Joint Preparation vs. Traditional Preparation in Arthrodesis of the Foot and Rearfoot
Scientific Poster 2022 ASPS Annual Conference-New Orleans, LA: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant
Scientific Poster 2022 Community Health Network Research Symposium: Subcutaneous Verrucous Carcinoma of the Plantar Calcaneus
Scientific Poster 2022 ACFAS Annual Conference-Austin, TX: Subcutaneous Verrucous Carcinoma of the Plantar Calcaneus
Scientific Poster 2021 ACFAS Annual Conference-Las Vegas, NV: Atraumatic Compartment Syndrome of the Leg Caused by Undiagnosed Acquired Hemophilia A-ACFAS Great Lakes Region Award Recipient
Journal Publication 2021 Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery FASTRAC: Atraumatic Compartment Syndrome of the Leg Caused by Undiagnosed Acquired Hemophilia A
Scientific Poster 2020 Community Health Network Research Symposium: Failed Triple Arthrodesis Converted to Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis as Salvage Procedure
Scientific Poster 2020 Community Health Network Research Symposium: Unusual Presentation of Myasthenia Gravis
Undergraduate Research Assistant Journal Publication 2013 Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, Indiana University: Strang E, Peterson Z, Hill Y, Heiman J. Discrepant Responding Across Self-Report Measures of Men’s Coercive and Aggressive Sexual Strategies. Journal of Sex Research, 50(5), 458–469, 2013.
Academic Speaker/Lectures
Florida Science and Management (SAM) Annual Conference 2024 Orlando, FL: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant
Florida Science and Management (SAM) Annual Conference 2024 Orlando, FL: Algorithm for Surgical Treatment of Foot and Ankle Pathology in Patients with Metal Allergy
Florida Science and Management (SAM) Annual Conference 2024 Orlando, FL: Updates in 3D Printing and Total Ankle Replacement
Florida Science and Management (SAM) Annual Conference 2024 Orlando, FL: Regenerative Medicine Therapy for Soft Tissue Conditions of the Foot and Ankle
Florida Science and Management (SAM) Annual Conference 2024 Orlando, FL: Joint Preparation Techniques for Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual 2024 Conference Tampa, FL: Two-Year Outcomes After Total Ankle Replacement with a Novel Fixed-Bearing Implant
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual 2024 Conference Tampa, FL: Post-Operative Magnetic Resonance Evaluation of Anterior Talofibular Ligament following Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: Analysis and Outcomes of 40 Repairs at 12 Months
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual 2024 Conference Tampa, FL: Operative Time and Cost of Power Rasp Joint Preparation vs. Traditional Preparation in Arthrodesis of the Foot and Rearfoot
Esplanade Village Community Lecture 2023 Bradenton, FL: Foot and Ankle Arthritis and Pain
Florida Foot and Ankle Fellowship Society Web Lecture Series 2023 Sarasota, FL: Importance of Syndesmotic Stability in TAA Implant Selection
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual 2023 Conference Los Angeles, CA: Importance of Syndesmotic Stability in TAA Implant Selection
Florida Science and Management (SAM) Annual Conference 2023 Orlando, FL: Cobalt Free Custom Printed Total Ankle Implant in Patient with Metal Allergy
Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Conference 2021 Indianapolis, IN: Deltoid Ligament Disruption in Ankle Fractures
Indiana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Conference 2019 Indianapolis, IN: Posterior Malleolus Fractures
“I was impressed with how fast they responded to make an appointment an appointment for me. Dr Basel instantly helped me with an under lying problem that was adding to my problem with my broken toe. I would highly recommend this office.”
Dr. Cottom received his bachelor’s degree with honors from Michigan State University. In 2002 he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Scholl College / Finch University, in Chicago, Illinois. Subsequently, he completed a three-year surgical residency in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the foot and ankle at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, in Detroit, Michigan focusing in all areas of Foot, Ankle, and Leg Surgery. Dr. Cottom is also extensively trained in the conservative and surgical treatment of diabetic conditions affecting the lower extremity including limb salvage.
Dr. Cottom is honored to be one of only a few podiatric surgeons in the United States and the only in the state of Florida 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 Gregory Berlet MD, Thomas Lee MD and Terrence Philbin DO and was affiliated with 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. In 2005 he completed an AO International Trauma and Reconstructive Foot and Leg Fellowship under the direction of Dr. Sigvard Hansen MD in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cottom also completed a Fellowship in Kurgan, Russia focusing on the Ilizarov technique for correction of acute trauma and complex deformities of the lower extremity in both adult and pediatric patients.
Dr. Cottom is currently the only Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon in the region who is trained on 10 FDA approved Total Ankle Replacements including both primary and revisions. Not every patient is a candidate for this type of treatment. During a short visit in the office all options can be explored.
Dr. Cottom has authored numerous publications in the area of Foot, Ankle, and Leg surgery and has won research awards both at the state and national levels for his work. He is very active in lecturing as well as in teaching the latest surgical procedures to other surgeons. He is a devoted patient advocate who strongly believes that the quality of education and training make a difference in treatment outcomes. Dr. Cottom is a member of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons which helps deliver superior continuing medical education to foot and ankle surgeons in the United States. He also serves as the Fellowship Director of the Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center 12-month Foot and Ankle Fellowship. A native of Michigan, Cottom now lives in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Devin and two daughter's Rowan and Renley.
Cottom JM, Graney CT. The Use of Decellularized Human Placenta in Full-Thickness Wound Repair and Periarticular Soft Tissue Reconstruction: An Update on Regenerative Healing. Foot Ankle Quarterly. Volume 30; 98-101. 2019 July.
Cottom JM, Graney CT, Sisvosky C. Evaluation of BMI with an All Inside Arthroscopic Broström Procedure for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability: An Analysis of 113 Patients. (In Revision status JFAS 9-2019).
Cottom JM, Graney CT. Treatment of Lisfranc injuries using interosseous suture button: A retrospective review of 104 cases. (In Revision Status JFAS 9- 2019).
Cottom JM, Douthett SM, McConnell KK. Age Related Outcomes in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: An Analysis of 112 Patients. (In Revision Status JFAS 6- 2019).
Cottom JM, Sisvosky C. Long Term Outcomes of the “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Augmented with a Proximal Suture Anchor: A 5 year Follow Up of 80 Patients. (Ready for Submission 9-2019).
Cottom JM, Sisvosky C.Long Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Debridement of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis A 5 year Follow Up of 63 Patients.(Ready for Submission 9-2019).
Cottom JM, Sisvosky C.Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with fresh frozen femoral head graft for large osseous defects in the ankle and hindfoot
Reeves CL, Cottom JM. Treatment of Tendon Ruptures In General: Extensor Hallucis Longus, Anterior Tibial Tendon, Posterior Tibial Tendon, and Peroneal Tendons.ACFAS E-Book. 2019.
Scott RT, Cottom JM, Sorensen MD, Prissel MA.Collateral Ankle Ligament Repair.Essential Foot and Ankle Surgical Techniques: A Multidisciplinary Approach.Springer.431-445. 2019
Bull P, Cottom JM, Landis G.Interpositional Arthroplasty for the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint. Essential Foot and Ankle Surgical Techniques: A Multidisciplinary Approach.Springer.85-92. 2019
Cottom JM, Plemmons BS, Douthett SM. Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Complications in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Single Surgeon’s Experience in Ninety-Seven Replacements.J Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Apr 19.
Cottom JM, Douthett SM, McConnell KK. Intraoperative Reduction Techniques for Surgical Management of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2019 Apr;36(2): 269 -277.
Rigby RB, Cottom JM.A comparison of the "All-Inside" arthroscopic Broström procedure with the traditional open modified Broström-Gould technique: A review of 62
Cottom JM, Plemmons BS, Douthett SM. A Critical Radiographic Analysis of CoronalPlane Deformity Correction using a 3 Piece Mobile Bearing Ankle Joint Replacement System: A Prospective Study of 63 Patients. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Nov - Dec;57(6):1161-1166.
Cottom JM, Douthett SM, Mcconnell KK, Plemmons BS. The Relationship Between Polyethylene Insert Size and Complications in Total Ankle Replacement.Foot Ankle Spec. 2018 Jul 27:1938640018787044
Cottom JM, Douthett SM, McConnell KK.The Effect of Tobacco Use on Incison Healing in Total Ankle Arthroplasty:A Review of 114 Patients.(Accepted for Publication in Foot Ankle Specialist 10-2018)
Cottom JM, Douthett SM, McConnell KK.The Relationship between Diabetes Mellitus and Complications in Total Ankle Replacement.(Submitted JFAS 11-2018
Cottom JM, Douthett SM.Intra-operative Reduction Techniques for Surgical Management of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures. (Submitted and Pending Publication in Clinics of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Fall 2018).
Cottom JM, Douthett SM, Mcconnell KK, Plemmons BS. The Relationship Between Polyethylene Insert Size and Complications in Total Ankle Replacement (Submitted FAS 4-2018).
Cottom JM, McConnell KK, Douthett SM. Offloading of Total Ankle Replacement Incisions: A Unique Dressing Technique (Submitted FAS 4-2018).
Cottom JM, Douthett SM. Biceps Button Fixation for Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer: An Innovative Technique. (Submitted FAS 4-2018).
Cottom JM, McConnell, Douthett SM. Offloading Anterior Total Ankle Replacement Incisons: A novel Technique. (Submitted FAS 4-2018)
Rigby RB, Cottom JM.A comparison of the "All-Inside" arthroscopic Broström procedure with the traditional open modified Broström-Gould technique: A review of 62 patients. Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Feb 5.
Cottom JM, Plemmons BS. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and Its Uses in the Foot and Ankle. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2018 Jan;35(1):19-26.
Cottom JM, Baker J, Plemmons BS. Analysis of Two Different Arthroscopic Broström Repair Constructs for Treatment of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability in 110 Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Jan - Feb;57(1):31-37
Cottom JM, Plemmons. Dorsal approach for Plantar Plate Repair with Weil Osteotomy: Operative Technique. Foot Ankle Quarterly. Volume 28; 65-68. 2017 July.
Cottom JM, Plemmons. Diagnosis of Plantar Plate Injury by Magnetic Resonance Imagining with Reference to Intraoperative Findings. Foot Ankle Quarterly. Volume 28; 69-71. 2017 July.
Cottom JM, Plemmons BS. A Closer Look At a Minimally Invasive Approach to Lateral Ankle Repair.Podiatry Today. Volume 30- Issue 7- July 2017.
Cottom JM, Plemmons BS, Baker JS. Relationship between BMI and complications in total ankle arthroplasty: a single surgeons experience in ninety- seven replacements. Submitted J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 July.
Cottom JM, Baker JS, Richardson PE, Maker JM. Evaluation of a New Knotless Suture Anchor Repair in Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Biomechanical Comparison of Three Techniques. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 May - Jun;56(3):423-427.
Cottom JM, Richardson PE. The “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure Augmented with a Proximal Suture Anchor: An Innovative Technique. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2017 March- April;56(2):408-411.
Cottom JM, Plemmons B, Baker JS.A Critical Radiographic Analysis of Coronal. Plane Deformity Correction using a 3 Piece Mobile Bearing Ankle Joint Replacement System: A Prospective Study of 63 Patients. (Submimtted JFAS Jan 2017)
Cottom JM, Plemmons B. Baker JS. Comparison of the Knotless vs Pushlock modifications to the “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure in 110 consecutive Patients: A prospective study (Submitted JFAS Jan 2017)
Cottom JM, Baker JS.Restoring the Anatomy of Calcaneal Fractures: A Simple Technique With Radiographic Review.Foot Ankle Spec. 2016 Nov 30.
Cottom JM, Baker JS.Comparison of Locking Plate with Interfragmentary Screw Versus Plantarly Applied Anatomic Locking Plate for Lapidus Arthrodesis: A Biomechanical Cadaveric Study.Foot Ankle Spec. 2016 Nov 10
Cottom JM, Baker JS, Richardson PE, Maker JM. A Biomechanical Comparison of 3 Different Arthroscopic Lateral Ankle Stabilization Techniques in 36 Cadaveric Ankles. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Nov - Dec;55(6):1229-1233.
Cottom JM, Baker JS. Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Debridement for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 33. 545–551. 2016
Cottom JM, Maker JM, Richardson P, Baker JS. Endoscopic Debridement for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: An Innovative Technique and Prospective Study of 46 Consecutive Patients. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 Jul-Aug; 55 (4):748-52
Cottom JM, Maker JM. Endoscopic Debridement for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: An Innovative Surgical Technique. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2016 May-Jun;55 (3):655-8
Cottom JM, Smith BW. STAR Technique. Primary and Revision Total Ankle Replacement Evidence-Based Surgical Management. 115-130. Springer 2016, Sorensen MD, Gradisek B, Cottom JM. Metatarsus Primus Varus Correction. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 32 3: 355-74. 2015
Cottom JM, Baker JS. Restoring the anatomy of calcaneal fractures: a simple technique with radiographic review. (Submitted JFAS June 2016)
Cottom JM. Baker JS. Biomechanical Comparison of a plantar plate vs . medial plate and planter screw in the Lapius procedure. (Submitted JFAS June 2016)
Cottom JM, Maker JM.Cartilage Allograft Techniques and Materials. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 32:1 93-98. 2015.
Cottom JM, Rigby RB,Rozin, R. Isolated Calcaneal Fibular Ligament Injury. A Report of 2 Cases. J Foot Ankle Surgery. June 2015.
Cottom JM. Fixation of the Lapidus Arthrodesis with a Plantar Interfragmentary Screw and a Medial Low Profile Locking Plate. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 51: 517-522, 2012.
Cottom JM, Vora AM. Fixation of the Lapidus Arthrodesis with a Plantar Interfragmentary Screw and Medial Locking Plate: A Report of 88 Cases. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 52: 465-469, 2013.
Cottom JM, Rigby RB. Fixation of the Lapidus Arthrodesis with a Plantar Interfragmentary Screw and Medial Locking Plate: A biomechanical Study. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 52: 339-342, 2013.
Cottom JM, Rigby RB. The “All Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: A prospective study of 40 Patients. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 52: 568-574, 2013.
Cottom JM, Rigby RB. Lateral Simultaneous Reaming and Use of a Femoral Head in Ankle Fusions. Foot & Ankle Specialist. 6: 45-49, 2013.
Rigby RB, Cottom JM. Does the Arthrex Syndesmotic Tightrope Maintain Reduction? A report of 64 Tightropes in 37 Patients. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 52: 563-567, 2013.
Rigby RB, Cottom JM, Vora AM. Treatment of Insertional Achilles Calcification with the SpeedBridge: A Report of 43 Patients. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 52: 575-579, 2013.
Cottom JM, Rigby RB. Correction of Coronal Plane Deformity with a 3 piece mobile bearing Total Ankle Replacement: A critical Analysis of 25 Cases. (Submitted Foot Ankle International 2015).
Cottom JM, Rigby RB, Thompson J. A retrospective review of 50 open Modified Brostroms vs. 50 “All inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedures. (Submitted Am J Sports Med 2015).
Cottom JM, Baker, J. Lisfranc Fractures treated with the Mini Tightrope. A review of 35 cases. (Submitted J Foot Ankle Surg 2016).
Maker JM, Cottom JM. Surgical Management of Stage 2 Adult Acquired Flatfoot. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 31: 381-389. 2014.
Kissel CG, Husain ZS, Cottom JM, Scott RT, Vest J. Early Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes after Treatment of Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures Using Delta-Frame External Fixator Construct. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 50(2): 135-140, 2011.
Cottom JM, Hyer CF, Lee TH. Dermatobia hominis (Botfly) Infestation of the Lower Extremity: A Case Report. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 47: 51-55, 2008.
Cottom JM, Hyer CF, Berlet GC. Treatment of Lisfranc fracture dislocations with a new Arthrex Mini-Tightrope: A report of 3 Cases. J Foot Ankle Surgery. May 2008.
Cottom JM, Berlet GC. MAC External Fixator for midfoot Charcot: A case report (submitted as white paper Biomet Inc) 2007.
Cottom JM, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet. Management of Syndesmotic injuries with the Arthrex Tightrope a report of 25 cases. Foot Ankle Int. 29(8): 773-780, 2008
Cottom JM, Hyer CF, Berlet GC, Lee TH. Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer for chronic Achilles tendinosis: A report of 62 Cases. Foot Ankle SpecialistOctober 2008
Cottom JM, Hyer CF, Philbin TM, Berlet GC. Comparison of management of Syndesmotic injuries: The tightrope vs. traditional screw fixation in 50 cases. J Foot Ankle Surgery. 48: 620-630, 2009.
Cottom JM, Hyer CF. Arthroscopic Stabilization of the Ankle using Thermal Assisted Capsular Shrinkage and the “All Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom. (Book Chapter for the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons) .
Cottom JM, Rigby RB. Modified Brostrom Procedure for Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability Using Suture Anchors: A report of 130 cases (in progress)
Cottom JM, Baker J. Biomechanical Comparison of 3 different Suture Constructs in acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures (Submitted J Foot Ankle Surgery 2015).
Cottom JM, Baker J. Knotless repair of acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A new technique (Submitted J Foot Ankle Surgery 2015).
Cottom JM, Schafer S, Baker J. Knotless repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Prospective Study of 30 Patients. (Submitted Am J Sports Med 2015).
Cottom JM. The “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: A Knotless Modification (Submitted J Foot Ankle Surgery 2015).
Cottom JM, Richardson P. Augmentation of the “All-Inside” Arthroscopic Brostrom Procedure: Additional Stabilization in the distal Fibula (Submitted J Foot Ankle Surgery 2015).
Cottom JM. Managementof Displaced Metatarsal Fractures in Patients with Diabetes Using a Locked Plating System: A report of 3 cases. Foot Ankle Specialist (Submitted).
Cottom JM. Treatment of Non-Unions of the Ankle with a poly-axial locking plate: A report of 3 cases. Foot Ankle Specialist (In progress). Low-Velocity Gunshot Wounds to the Lower Extremity: A Review and Report of 4 Cases (Submitted). Non-Union Rates of the Distal Tibia After Trauma and Arthrodesis of The Ankle Using External Bone Stimulators (in progress). Ankle Arthrodesis: Does Screw Angle Influence rate of non-unions? (In progress). Implantable bone simulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A new technique and subjective review of 72 patients (in progress).
“Left message on Sunday requesting an appointment as soon as possible. Dr. Cottom saw me Monday morning. He performed appropriate procedures alleviating my pain and took time to explain a plan for future care. ”
Dr. Michal Waldman completed her undergraduate education at Brandeis University and went on to attend Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she graduated in the top of her class.
She completed her surgical residency at DVA New York Harbor Healthcare System, affiliated with New York University School of Medicine, where she served as Chief Medical and Surgical Resident.
She is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).
She is trained in all areas of podiatric medicine and surgery, including but not limited to pedal dermatology, biomechanics and sports medicine, diabetic foot care, infectious disease, pediatrics, pain management, mesenchymal stem cell and cellular matrix applications, peripheral neuropathy, and limb salvage.
Dr. Waldman continues to serve as a leader in non surgical treatment and is honored to have been named and featured as Top Doctor and Top Podiatrist in Florida.
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