2025 Conference Chairs
Co-Chair
Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc
Director, Continuing EducationAssociate Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc, is a podiatric surgeon practicing in Southern California. She serves as an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and is the Director of Continuing Medical Education. Additionally, she practices at Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS). Dr Estes completed her fellowship at the North Jersey Foot & Ankle Fellowship under Dr Michael Subik. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery, complex limb deformity correction, limb salvage, and surgical offloading solutions for diabetic ulcers. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Since 2016, she has been a fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. Dr Estes is also the Chief of Podiatry at RUHS and serves as the clinical site coordinator for outside rotating PGY3 residents. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband. You can check out her IG: doctorestes
Co-Chair
Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, FACFAS, CHCQM
Dean and ProfessorWestern University of Health Sciences
College of Podiatric Medicine
Pomona, CA
Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, FACFAS, CHCQM, is the Dean and Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine. He Is board certified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also board certified in Healthcare Quality and Management by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. Dr Labovitz graduated from Cornell University majoring in nutritional biochemistry. He earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine followed by a three-year residency in foot and ankle surgery at Botsford General Hospital in Michigan. Dr Labovitz then completed an AO fellowship in orthopedic trauma surgery in Graz, Austria and advanced Ilizarov training in Russia. In addition, Dr Labovitz was a visiting scholar in health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health under the mentorship of Gerald Kominski, PhD. Dr Labovitz currently serves on the Council of Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) and the CPME accreditation committee, and serves as the treasurer for the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Labovitz is also a member of the Clinical Advisory Working Group for the American Diabetes Association Amputation Prevention Alliance. In addition, Dr Labovitz is a consultant to public and privately-held medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Dr Labovitz is the past chair of the Western Foot & Ankle Conference and is a past president of the Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society and past chair of the Treasure Hunt Seminar. He has also been a consultant for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine from 2000-2011 and served on the American Diabetes Association, Los Angeles Chapter Community Leadership Board from 2010-2018 and served as President from 2013-2014.
Co-Chair
Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS
Center for Foot and Ankle DisordersUniversity of Pennsylvania - Penn Wound Care
Adjunct Clinical Professor, TUSPM
Philadelphia, PA
Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS is a 2004 graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed residency at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is in private practice at the Center for Foot and Ankle Disorders in Philadelphia. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in the Department of Surgery, he teaches Biomechanics, and MRI reading. Dr Troiano is a board certified in foot, rear foot, and reconstructive ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He holds staff and teaching appointments at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Penn Wound Care Center, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Abington Memorial Hospital and the Foot and Ankle Specialty Center. He takes foot and ankle trauma call at Temple University Hospital and Penn- Presbyterian Medical Center, is a director of the Penn Wound Care Center and is a nationally and internationally recognized lecturer. He has authored and co-authored several journals, articles, and chapters published in various peer reviewed journals and books.
2025 Faculty
Thomas J Chang, DPM
Redwood Orthopaedic Surgery AssociatesSanta Rosa, CA
Clinical Professor and Past Chairman
Department of Podiatric Surgery
California College of Podiatric Medicine
San Francisco, CA
Thomas J. Chang, DPM is a board-certified and highly skilled podiatric surgeon with over 15 years of experience treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. Dr Chang graduated with his doctorate degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he was a member of the Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society and recipient of the Professor Louis M. Newman Surgery Award. He then completed a three-year residency program in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Emory/Northlake Regional Medical Center. To further hone his skills and knowledge, Dr Chang completed additional training at workshops and seminars across the country, focusing on Ankle Arthroscopy, Cartilage Repair, Foot and Ankle Fixation and Microsurgery. He also provided numerous lectures for Continuing Medical Education courses to impart his expertise to other doctors. I
Benjamin Cullen, DPM, FACFAS
Residency DirectorScripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency Program
San Diego Podiatry Group
San Diego, CA
Benjamin Cullen, DPM, FACFAS is the Program Director for the Scripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency. He completed his residency training at Kaiser Hayward and graduated from the California School of Podiatric Medicine. Professional interests include arthroscopy, diabetic limb salvage, complex deformity reconstruction, general podiatry, and trauma. He is a national lecturer and enjoys teaching both hands-on skills and general principles. In his free time he enjoys outdoor activities and being with family.
Jeffrey DeSantis, DPM, FACFAS
Upperline Healthcare California PCOrange, CA
Jeffrey DeSantis, DPM, FACFAS earned his medical degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA. He then completed his surgical residency at Pacific Coast Hospital in San Francisco, CA. A diplomat of the American Board of Foot Surgery, as well as Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Dr DeSantis is dedicated to providing patient-centered care based on each patient
Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM (Glasg)
Clinical Professor and Residency DirectorDepartment of Orthopaedics
UT Health San Antonio, Division of Podiatry
San Antonio, Texas
Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM (Glasg), is a graduate of the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1976. Dr Frykberg went on to complete his residency training at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He served as the President of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society and a Member of the Board of Registration in Podiatry. From 1992 to 1994, he attended the Harvard School of Public Health and graduated with a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in quantitative methods. After 21 years of private practice, Dr Frykberg accepted the position as Clinical Dean of the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery prior to moving to Phoenix. After 15 years of dedicated service to our Veterans, Dr Frykberg has decided to retire from his role as Chief of Podiatry at the Phoenix VA Medical Center and as Director of the Phoenix VA Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program. He continues to hold the academic rank of Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Adjunct Professor, Midwestern University Program in Podiatric Medicine. Currently, Dr Frykberg is Clinical Professor and Residency Director , Department of Orthopaedics, at UT Health San Antonio, Division of Podiatry in San Antonio, Texas. His research and writing interests have included all facets of lower extremity disorders, but are specifically focused on diabetic foot ulcers, infections, Charcot foot, and wound care. The author of nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications, he has also been the Editor of two textbooks: The High-Risk Foot in Diabetes Mellitus (1991) and the Diabetic Charcot Foot (2010). His expertise in the Diabetic Foot translated into hundreds of speaking invitations nationally and internationally with numerous lecture engagements in China, India, Russia, South America, the UK, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, and across Europe.
Bogdan Grecea, AACFAS, DPM
Vice President, Surgeon Education, Training and OnboardingVoom Medical Devices
Brentwood, TN
Christy King, DPM, FACFAS
Kaiser Permanente OaklandChristy M. King, DPM, FACFAS, is the Program Director of the Kaiser San Francisco Bay Area Foot and Ankle Residency and a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. She is a nationally recognized educator and leader in podiatric surgery, known for her innovative teaching methods and contributions to clinical research.
Roya Mirmiran, DPM, FACFAS
Sutter HealthSacramento, CA
Joseph K Park, DPM
Chief of PodiatryProvidence St Joseph Medical Center
Los Angeles Foot & Ankle Center
Burbank, CA
Joseph K Park, DPM, is passionate about helping others. Dr Park is a foot and ankle surgeon and is board qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot surgery. Dr Park's professional experience and extensive training in all aspects of podiatric medicine including foot and ankle surgery at the Olive View/UCLA Medical Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital have given him the opportunity to treat a wide variety of foot and ankle problems successfully. Dr Park's goal is to provide his patients with fast, effective, and lasting relief. He will explore and discuss all relevant and appropriate surgical and non-surgical options and will begin a relevant treatment program in order to get his patients back on their feet as soon as possible. Dr Park has co-authored numerous research projects and continues to be involved in the academic setting while training future podiatrists at the Olive View/UCLA Medical Center. He is the current Chief of Podiatry at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.
Joseph Park, DPM
Assistant ProfessorCollege of Podiatric Medicine Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Joseph Park, DPM, FACFAS is an Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine, Surgery, and Biomechanics at the WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine. He is also an Attending Physician at Riverside University Health System, a major teaching hospital for UC Riverside and Loma Linda University, and is active in clinical education for fellows, residents, and medical students. Dr Park received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California while double-majoring in Biological Sciences and East Asian Languages and Cultures. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his PMSR/RRA residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center. Dr Park then completed the prestigious surgical fellowship at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group with a focus on lower extremity trauma and reconstruction. Dr Park is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr Park’s clinical and research interests involve foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and complex limb salvage.
Kelly Parks, DPM, DABFAS, DABPM
Assistant ProfessorWestern University of Health Sciences
College of Podiatric Medicine
Pomona, CA
Kelly Parks, DPM, DABFAS, DABPM is a board certified and fellowship trained podiatric physician and surgeon and Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, CA. She treats patients and trains residents out of Riverside University Health Systems hospital in Moreno Valley, CA. Dr Parks is an alumna of WesternU CPM and completed her residency training at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, PA, where she was chief resident. She completed a surgical fellowship through the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine in Orange County, CA. Dr Parks' professional interests include forefoot reconstruction, sports injury repair and rehabilitation, biomechanics, and innovations in clinical teaching.
David A Pougatsch, DPM
PresidentLos Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association
Los Angeles, CA
CEO, Solution Practice Management, Inc.
David A. Pougatsch, DPM is a fellowship-trained Podiatrist specializing in advanced wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is the author of numerous publications and has been involved with various clinical research studies. Dr Pougatsch is an Attending Faculty, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr Pougatsch currently serves as President of the Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association. He is also a Director-at-Large, California Podiatric Medical Association. Dr Pougatsch is also the CEO of Solution Practice Management, Inc.
Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange CountyMission Viejo, CA
Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specializes in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care. Dr Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM). His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics. Dr Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio. He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals. Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients
Martina Randall, DPM
Foot and Ankle Sports InstituteBurbank, CA
Martina Randall, DPM is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles, California region. Dr Randall graduated magna cum laude from the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and from medical school at Temple University in 2014 with her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. Following medical school, Dr Randall completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital, specializing in deformity correction, reconstruction, and lower leg trauma, including complex peri-and intra-articular fractures. After residency, Dr Randall completed one of the country
Alexander Reyzelman, DPM
Bay Area Foot CareSan Francisco, California
Board-certified podiatrist Alexander Reyzelman, DPM, is the founder of Bay Area Foot Care in the San Francisco Bay Area. After he opened the clinic in 1998, Bay Area Foot Care quickly expanded into the 12-branch practice that it is today. Dr Reyzelman graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in biology. Soon after graduating, he began his schooling in podiatry at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland. After earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, he moved to San Antonio to complete a three-year residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center. During his third year, he earned the title of chief resident. Dr Reyzelman opened Bay Area Foot Care after moving back to California from Texas. Soon after opening, he recognized the need for advanced diabetic wound care in the feet. This quickly became the focus of his practice and helped inspire him to open the Center for Clinical Research. There, he directs clinical trials for new and innovative treatment methods for a number of chronic podiatric conditions. In 2011, Dr Reyzelman partnered with vascular surgeon Michael Conte, MD, to open the University of California, San Francisco Center for Limb Preservation and Diabetic Foot. There, they work with other experts in numerous fields to form a multidisciplinary treatment approach for patients at risk of limb amputation because of diabetes. Dr Reyzelman maintains memberships in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the California Podiatric Medical Association. These memberships help him gain new knowledge and information to use in his clinics and in his research.
Douglas H Richie, Jr, DPM, FACFAS, FAAPSM
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of BiomechanicsCalifornia School of Podiatric Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Western University of Health Sciences
Past President, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Douglas Richie, Jr, DPM, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology from California State University, Long Beach in 1976. He received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1980 and completed a post-graduate residency program in foot and ankle surgery at Western Medical Center in California in 1981. Dr Richie is certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Currently, Dr Richie has faculty appointments at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University as well as Western University of Health Sciences School of Podiatric Medicine. He is the past Chairman of the Podiatric Medical Education Committee at the California School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Richie has authored over 50 original articles published in respected medical journals and medical trade magazines. He has been an invited speaker at over 100 medical symposiums throughout the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Italy, and Australia. Dr Richie's past accomplishments include serving as a Board member and Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine for 7 years and serving as Section Editor (Sports Medicine) for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery for 10 years.
Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
Private Practice Associate, Empire & Ankle CenterPomona and Riverside
Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine
Director, Chino Valley Medical Center
PMSR/RRA Podiatric Residency
Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM is a Board-Certified podiatric foot and ankle physician and surgeon who has been in practice for almost 20 years. He is also a fellow with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Shapiro has taught at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine for the past 13 years and is a full professor and associate dean of clinical affairs. He is the residency program director at the Chino Valley Medical Center PMSR/RRA program in Chino, California. Dr Shapiro's training includes a 3-year foot and ankle residency at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan after graduating from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA in 2003. After completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, he did his 3-year postgraduate training at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan from 2003 - 2006. He is also the Editor of PRESENT's Practice Perfect. Curriculum Vitae
Nicholas Todd, DPM
Philip Wrotslavsky, DPM, FACFAS
Advanced Foot And Ankle Center of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and lower leg medical conditions in patients from infancy through adulthood, Dr Philip Wrotslavsky is a highly respected fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and board certified (Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery) surgeon by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also licensed to practice in the state of California. Dr Wrotslavsky received his training on the East Coast, where he learned techniques such as performing a full bio mechanical exam, which allows him to identify lower extremity pathology from the spine all the way to the foot. He was fortunate enough to complete his orthopedic fellowship as the Chief Fellow under the guidance of Drs Dror Paley and John Herzenberg in Baltimore, Maryland at the International Center for Limb Lengthening. The program, known as The Limb Reconstruction Fellowship Program, offered experience in studying the prevention and treatment of a variety of limb threatening foot ailments such as diabetic charcot neuroarthropathy, malunions, nonunions, and various limb deformities. While in the program, Dr Wrotslavsky adopted techniques from the science of distraction osteogenesis while also becoming skilled at using a full range of orthopedic fixation materials, such as screws, intramedullary rods, plates, as well as monolateral and circular fixators. These techniques and materials help with the treatment of a variety of deformities. Prior to the fellowship, Dr Wrotslavsky completed his foot and ankle surgical residency training in New York City. Here, he worked with a multidisciplinary team of podiatric, orthopedic, vascular, and general physicians and surgeons in an inner city hospital. The team worked on patients with foot and ankle wound care, diabetics in need of limb salvage or reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy, trauma to the foot or ankle, neurological cavovarus foot reconstruction, and flatfoot reconstruction. Dr Wrotslavsky continues to enjoy working with teams of physicians to determine patients’ ailments and helping them find the appropriate treatment. He currently performs surgery for his patients at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Pomerado Hospital.
Gabriela M Yurkanin, DPM
Yurkanin Foot & Ankle Reconstructive CenterPlains, PA
Gabriela Mendez Yurkanin, DPM is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgeon, with over 15 years of expertise in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Her experience includes over 8 years as an Associate Professor and Assistant Residency Director at Temple University Hospital and the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine. She created the first Charcot center in the country specializing in diabetic foot deformities. The foot and ankle center offers a full array of services to treat all foot and ankle conditions. As a Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist, Dr Yurkanin can treat patients of all ages. The podiatry practice serves the communities of Kingston, Mountain Top, Wilkes Barre, & Scranton, PA.