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.

Annunziato Amendola is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amendola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Amendola is currently accepting new patients.

One of my earliest memories was seeing my podiatrist as a young child. My doctor was caring, funny, and willing to spend time explaining to a very curious and sometimes scared child why needed custom orthotics was necessary for my painful feet. It was a wonderful relationship that I still cherish and why I feel very honored to now be on the other end of that relationship and able to provide care to my patients. Much of my decision-making is driven not only by my role as a healthcare provider but also by my experiences as a patient. I have a special interest in the treatment pathways for heel pain, ingrown nails and forefoot deformities such as bunions and hammertoes. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, scouting out new restaurants, and trying to brew the perfect cup of coffee. Dr. Liao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Ingrown Toenail, High Arch, and Hammer Toe.

"I would first like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you with your foot and ankle problems. I consider myself a dedicated clinician, surgeon, and researcher committed to helping my patients heal, reducing or eliminating pain, improving their quality of life and function, and in some cases, saving limbs and lives. My staff at Duke will always put you, the patient, first. Your safety and well being are of the utmost importance. My staff and I value your trust and believe that working together with our patients provides the best path to healing. If you ever don't understand anything or find it difficult to follow any of our instructions, please don't ""do nothing."" Let us know, so that we can work together to find a solution. I appreciate your trust and look forward to helping you heal.". Dr. Kerzner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Bunions, Hammer Toe, and Myringotomy.

Childhood should be one of the most enjoyable times of our lives, full of happy memories and enriching experiences. Despite their innocence, children are often faced with difficulties and limitations as they grow. Whether it be scoliosis, hip dysplasia, limb deformity and fractures, or neuromuscular conditions, no child ever asks to be brought to the doctor’s office. My passion for pediatric orthopaedics developed from a desire to help children overcome these obstacles and allow them to return to what they enjoy doing most and experience a care-free childhood. My goal is to support and guide patients and families through their treatment courses, from start to finish, through a shared decision-making approach. What makes pediatric orthopaedics so special to me is the relationships that form with families as we work together over time, sometimes from infancy through adolescence. There are few things more rewarding then seeing children witness their own capabilities. Dr. Catanzano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

I specialize in conservative and surgical treatments of foot and ankle conditions in children and adults, and have a special interest in treating athletes of all ages. My goal when treating patients is to help them heal as quickly as possible and keep them active during recovery to maintain physical fitness and strength. When your feet hurt, it makes staying active difficult. I like to take a collaborative approach with patients, and their families, to find the best and safest approach to getting them back to activity and believe that education is the key to preventing recurrent injury. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, cycling, and yoga. Dr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, High Arch, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

I am an orthopaedic surgeon with specialized training in foot and ankle surgery. Prior to becoming a physician, I worked as a physical therapist. My focus has always been on assisting patients in returning to the activities they enjoy. This entails understanding each patient's current limitations and future goals to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs. I believe in optimizing non-surgical options using various modalities while ensuring patients comprehend their surgical options for when or if the time is appropriate to pursue that route. In my practice, I address a wide range of foot and ankle issues, including bunions, achilles injuries, fractures, and complex foot reconstruction, with a particular emphasis on acute foot and ankle trauma and revision surgery. One aspect I appreciate about Duke Health is the ability to collaborate with other surgeons, therapists, and physicians to devise a comprehensive plan that suits each patient. During my leisure time, you'll often find me running, biking, or chasing after my two energetic boys. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

John Lord is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lord is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Lord is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Viens is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Viens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Viens is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Huntsman is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Huntsman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top area of expertise is Flat Feet.

Alan Bocko is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bocko has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Ingrown Toenail.

Mark Hedrick is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hedrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hammer Toe, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hedrick is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Foster is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Kerner is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Kerner is currently accepting new patients.

Albert Marr is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. Marr is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy the challenge of helping patients with foot and ankle problems, including arthritis, tendon disorders or ruptures, and sports injuries. While my focus is my clinical practice, I keep my orthopaedic knowledge current by regularly participating as faculty in national and international orthopaedic foot and ankle conferences, conferences that frequently prompt me to bring advances to help the patients in my practice. I also continue to study many of the problems through dedicated foot and ankle research and share my clinical, surgical and research experience with national and international colleagues, the surgeons who attend the meetings, and the residents and fellows that I train each year. Dr. Easley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Flat Feet, Kienbock's Disease, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

As a child, I loved giving presents. It gave me great pleasure to select a gift and then present it to the recipient, and watch their face as they opened it. Now, I get to do the same thing for my patients. Removing patient's pain and giving them greater mobility in life is the best gift I could ever give anyone. I am so pleased I have been able to spend my life helping others, and I look forward to helping you. Dr. Deorio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Acute Pain.

I specialize in treating patients with all types of foot and ankle problems. Whether it's a simple ankle sprain or a complex foot/ankle reconstruction, I take pride in providing my patients with the expertise and resources here at Duke University but with the availability and convenience of a community-based setting. I enjoy treating patients of all ages with the goal of getting them back to their full activity as quickly and safely as possible. Most importantly, I believe in educating my patients about their issues, allowing them to better understand their health, how it affects their overall well-being, and providing them with the knowledge to become an integral part of their own healing process. Although some patients may require surgery, I try my best to maximize non-surgical treatment, knowing how much of an impact these decisions will have on someone's day-to-day life. Dr. Hanselman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsus Adductus, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

I pursued the specialty of Orthopaedic surgery as I was drawn to the opportunity to care for patients on their journey to maintain or return to an active and healthy lifestyle. In particular, the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery was especially appealing as the foot and ankle serve as the foundation for the entire musculoskeletal system, with a broad array of pathology and patient populations being affected. I have the honor of caring for patients of all walks of life including all ages and activity levels. Dr. Robert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Foot Drop, High Arch, and Osteotomy.

I grew up in Durham and I am extremely proud to work here at Duke. All of my family members still call the Bull City home. Most of my education was completed in Durham, except for four years I spent down the road in Chapel Hill. I played football there and developed an interest in orthopaedic surgery that led me home. I specialize in hip and knee replacement and am very fortunate to do so. We have the ability to help so many people with these operations. It is extremely rewarding to help someone get back to doing the things they want to do with their life. Duke is the kind of place where you are challenged by the most difficult cases weekly and I appreciate that fact. We have great doctors in every field and we work as a team on every aspect of a patient's care once they enter the hospital. Dr. Bolognesi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Flat Feet. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.