Philip Yearian, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the lower extremity treatment of the foot and ankle. He believes that staying on the forefront of treatment involves educating his patients, which leads to better outcomes.While competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete in the 3000 meters Steeplechase and Cross Country at the University of Portland, his own injuries introduced him to some of the very treatments he uses today to get patients back on their way to a non-painful walk or ultra-marathon.His training involved specializing in both bone and plastic reconstructive surgery. After over twenty years in practice in Gig Harbor and Tacoma, Dr. Yearian has improved some of these very techniques, which now allow some patients to shorten their recovery and return to play or work sooner.Dr. Yearian coaches basketball at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. He also enjoys running marathons, skiing, traveling and teaching for the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Residency program. Dr. Yearian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Adam Fleischer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fleischer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Hammer Toe, Claw Foot, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.

Michael Anderson, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a prestigious orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship in New York at the University of Rochester. Dr. Anderson was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I really enjoy treating patients of all ages and all walks of life. A foot and ankle specialty covers a lot of medical ground, and I enjoy it all,” Dr. Anderson shares. “I like sports. I enjoy helping patients with trauma injuries. And my pediatric patients are such a joy. The most rewarding part of my work is getting my patients back to their lives.”. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

Scott Ellis is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Rachel Albright is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Darien, Connecticut. Dr. Albright is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Claw Foot, Hammer Toe, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Jody Mcaleer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Mcaleer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Metatarsus Adductus, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Osteotomy.

Daniel Hatch is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Greeley, Colorado. Dr. Hatch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Metatarsus Adductus, Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, and Osteotomy.

Tyler Gonzalez is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Han is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Duarte, California. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Morton Neuroma, Hammer Toe, and Tendinitis.

Michael Seiberg is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Seiberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Tracy Rupke, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area patients. She has a special interest in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. She did a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and a foot and ankle surgery fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle. “I am dedicated to providing the best care possible for my patients,” she says. “I love running and understand every patient’s desire to return to their own life and activities.” She provides medical coverage for the U.S. Waterski team and volunteered surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Rupke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Hip Replacement.

Samuel Russ, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in sports-related injuries, arthroscopy, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He completed a foot and ankle fellowship at St. Mary’s Orthopedics in Maine. “I try all the things to help people live functional, pain-free lives without surgery first,” Dr. Russ says. “Then, if we determine that the individual requires surgery, I work with the patient to figure out what he or she needs, so that I am not doing too much or too little. I work to individualize the surgical treatment plan.” He volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Russ is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Dr. Andrew Brooks is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle. Dr. Brooks completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at Michigan State University, followed by residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to complete a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. “Even though I’m a surgeon, my goal is always to do the least amount possible to get patients back to their desired activities. Whenever appropriate, we’ll try conservative and nonsurgical options like bracing and orthotics first,” Dr. Brooks said. “But if surgery is what’s needed, we’ll move in that direction as a patient-doctor team.”. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Hayden Hoffler is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Hoffler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Dr. Michael Horwitz is a highly regarded foot and ankle surgeon and the founder of Feet For Life Podiatry Centers, one of the most advanced foot-care clinics in the St. Louis region. With more than 25 years of surgical experience, he specializes in reconstructive foot surgery, heel pain, bunion correction, sports injuries, and comprehensive care for common nail and skin conditions.At Feet For Life, Dr. Horwitz leads a multidisciplinary team offering both traditional and modern treatment options designed to reduce pain, improve function, and help patients return to active living with confidence.Dr. Horwitz is also the creator of SafetyFix, a patented removable screw system that improves patient comfort and simplifies postoperative hardware management. This innovation allows for easier in-office removal and helps reduce long-term irritation often associated with permanent implants.He additionally co-founded CleanSpa, the region’s first podiatrist-owned medical nail spa, offering medically guided cosmetic foot care with rigorous sterilization standards.Known for combining surgical expertise with forward-thinking solutions, Dr. Horwitz continues to expand access to high-quality, patient-focused foot and ankle care throughout the Midwest. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.

Amber Morra is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Morra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bunions, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Morra is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Fatti is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Camillus, New York. Dr. Fatti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Fatti is currently accepting new patients.

Kerry Anderson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Boise, Idaho. Dr. Anderson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Caffey Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Dj Wardle is a Podiatric Surgeon in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Wardle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Wardle is currently accepting new patients.