Employment History
Mid-South Foot & Ankle Specialists 2003 - present
Podiatric Surgical Residency
RPR/PSR-24 (3 year program) 2000 - 2003
VA Chicago Healthcare System – West Side Medical Center
Department of Surgery, Podiatry Section
820 South Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Director: John F. Grady, D.P.M.
Education
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL 2000
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Magna Cum Laude
University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 1994
Bachelor of Science – Biology
Work Experience
Founding Partner
Mid-South Foot and Ankle Specialists 2003- present
Research Assistant 1997 - 2000
Gait Analysis Lab at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Student Worker 1996 – 2000
Development, Public Relations, Alumni Department at Scholl College
Scholl Research Fellow 1997
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics
Bartender and Waiter 1994 - 1996
Rafferty’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Evansville, IN
Head Server & Outdoor Cook 1993
Aspen Canyon Dude Ranch, Parshall, CO
Medical Microbiology Lab Assistant 1992 - 1994
University of Southern Indiana,
Department of BiologyIntramural Student Supervisor & Assistant Coordinator 1991 - 1994
University of Southern Indiana
Research, Publications, and Presentations
Wound Bed Preparation
Pre-Marathon Sports Medicine and Diabetes Review, Chicago, IL
October 2002
Wound Bed Preparation for Advanced Wound Care Modalities
Smith & Nephew Wound Care Division Regional Meeting, Chicago, IL
April 2002
In-Shoe Devices Can Reduce the Adduction Moments at the Knee During Walking
Co-authored: Roy H. Lidtke, DPM, Erez Morag, PhD, Susan Shott, PhD, & Tom Andriacchi, PhD
Faculty Appointed Presentation
National Post-Graduate Research Symposium
Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL
April 2001
*Gold Award/Highest Distinction in Research
Faculty Appointed Presentation
Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Sacramento, CA
April 2001
The Effect of Medial and Lateral Rearfoot Wedges on Joint Moments at the Knee
Co-authored: R. Lidtke, DPM, E. Morag, PhD, and T. Andriacchi, PhD
Published: First Ray,18:1, pp13-15, 1998.
Faculty Appointed Presentation
Podiatric Research Society Conference, Orlando, FL
March 1998
The Accuracy and Calibration of F-Scan In-Shoe Pressure Measuring Device
Faculty Appointed Presentation
ACFAS/ACFOAM/PRS Joint Annual Meeting & Scientific Seminar, Los Angeles, CA
February 1999.
Leadership
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Member, Scholl College Board of Directors Long Range Planning Committee 1999
President, Illinois Podiatric Medical Students' Association 1998
Treasurer, Illinois Podiatric Medical Students' Association 1997
President’s Council 1997 - 2000
American Podiatric Medical Students' Association
Chairman, Presidents' Council 1998
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) 1996 – Present
Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA) 2003 – Present
American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) 2002-Present
Honors
Gold Award for Research (Highest Distinction) 2001
In-Shoe Devices Can Reduce the Adduction Moment at the Knee During Walking
National Post-Graduate Research Symposium
Midwest Podiatry Conference, Chicago, IL
Swanson Foundation Independent Research Scholar 2000
Commencement, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Most Outstanding Student Leader – Class of 2000 2000
Jerry D. Brant, DPM Leadership Award
Commencement, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Proficiency in Orthopedics Award – Class of 2000 2000
Commencement, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1999 – 2000
Nominated and Inducted
Distinguished Student Leadership Citation 1999
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Clinical Honors Award 1999
Third Year Podiatric Medicine Rotation, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
DARCO International, Inc. Scholarship Recipient 1998, 1999
Fund for Podiatric Medical Education (FPME)
The Drs. Harold, Joel, & March Feder Podiatric Orthopedic Award 1998
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Academic Honors 1996 – 1998
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Presidential Scholarship Recipient 1990 – 1994
Four-Year Full Tuition, Books, Room & Board Scholarship Award
University of Southern Indiana
Sigma Zeta National Science Honor Society 1992 – 1994
University of Southern Indiana
Dean’s List for Academic Excellence 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
University of Southern Indiana
Valedictorian – Class of 1990 1990
Sullivan High School
Professional References
John F. Grady, D.P.M.
Podiatric Surgical Residency Director, VA-Chicago West Side Medical Center
Past President, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Foot & Ankle Institute
4620 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2416
Office: (708) 424-3201
Home: (630) 662-6376
Matthew Garoufalis, D.P.M.
Assistant Podiatric Surgical Residency Director, VA – Chicago West Side Medical Center
Past President, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
Professional Foot Care Specialists
5301 South Cicero Avenue #LL
Chicago, IL 60632-4916
Office (773) 284-8811
Michael DeGere, D.P.M.
Family Foot Clinic, S.C.
21 S. Marr Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Office (920) 921-1669
Home (920) 922-3139
Timothy Axe, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Institute
4620 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2416
Office: (708) 424-3201
Home: (630) 662-6376
