The desire to explore, research, and understand things in great detail has been the driving force throughout my career. This passion drew me to foot and ankle. I am focused on taking great care of patients, teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows, and collaborating on the continuous development of foot and ankle surgery research. Dr. De Cesar Netto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, High Arch, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

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 Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

Under the direction of expert podiatrist Velimir Petkov, DPM, the team at Premier Podiatry offers cutting-edge foot and ankle solutions. This state-of-the-art Clifton, New Jersey podiatry practice is conveniently located on Clifton Ave.Dr. Petkov has an extensive background in innovative treatments, which began with the best training. He graduated from Chicago's top podiatry program, the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He then finished his residency at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, focusing on foot surgery, sports medicine, diabetic wound care and limb salvage. Dr. Petkov has 10 years of post-surgical experience treating thousands of New Jersey residents.Dr. Petkov is experienced in some of the most advanced minimally invasive procedures for plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. In his modern, family-friendly podiatry office, he offers regenerative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and K-Laser therapy. Cryotherapy is also available for the treatment of plantar warts.Patients of Dr. Petkov appreciate his willingness to spend time with them during appointments and educate them about their foot conditions. While Dr. Petkov can diagnose and treat an array of ailments related to the lower extremities, he has special interests in sports medicine, wound care, and pediatric podiatry.This state-of-the-art practice is home to some of the most advanced diagnostic technologies including a high frequency digital x-ray and high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound imaging. 3D custom molded orthotics are available to patients. Revolutionary technology also allows Dr. Petkov to produce same-day custom-fit orthotics that mold directly to a patient's foot in under 5 minutes. Dr. Petkov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, and Fungal Nail Infection.

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 Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Hammer Toe, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Jonathan Deland is a Podiatric Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Deland is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Freiberg's Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Pooya Hosseinzadeh is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hosseinzadeh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Hosseinzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Dobbs is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Mangonia Park, Florida. Dr. Dobbs is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Flat Feet, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Rhizotomy, and Tenotomy.

Constantine Demetracopoulos is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Demetracopoulos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Matthew Conti is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Conti has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Metatarsus Adductus, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Osteotomy.

Mark Myerson is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Myerson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, High Arch, Accessory Navicular Bone, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Susan Mahan is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mahan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Flat Feet, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Claw Foot, and Osteotomy. Dr. Mahan is currently accepting new patients.

John Femino is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Femino is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Femino is currently accepting new patients.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

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 Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Hip Replacement.

Brian Walters, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in sports medicine, adult joint reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama. Dr. Walters was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine. “The idea is to find out what each patient’s goals are. From there, we seek to find a way to get the best solution while offering the patient more than one option for treatment,” Dr. Walters says. “It’s important to offer more than one option for patients, keeping the goal front and center.”. Dr. Walters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Angela Voight, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. As an avid runner herself, Dr. Voight has a special interest in treating running injuries. She completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of California. She is a team physician and physician volunteer for many marathons and events. “My goal is to help people return to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible. I want patients to feel as though they are well cared for, that their concerns are heard, and that we work together to find the best treatment plan.”. Dr. Voight is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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 Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.