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The West Penn Foot & Ankle Society represents 183 foot and ankle surgeons from across the country.


Mission & Vision
Since 1996, we have been committed to the advancement of foot and ankle surgery. We offer educational opportunities and resources to our members so they can stay up-to-date on latest advancements in foot and ankle surgery.
The Society’s initiatives focus on developing future leaders, stimulating research, supporting education, and cultivating innovation in the field of foot and ankle surgery.
Who We Are
The West Penn Foot and Ankle Society is a recognized and trusted organization made up of the most respected foot and ankle surgeons from across the country.


Erica Evans, DPM
Des Moines, Iowa


Michael Dombek, DPM, FACFAS
Fayetteville, Georgia


Alan Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Sham Persaud, DPM, FACFAS
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Scott Nelson, DPM
Omaha, Nebraska
Alumni Reception in Los Angeles
ACFAS 2023 is right around the corner! Join us at the 10th Annual West Penn Alumni Reception. Event DetailsAlumni Reception in Los Angeles
ACFAS 2023 is right around the corner! Join us at the 10th Annual Alumni Reception. We look forward to seeing you there! Event DetailsOUR Residency Program
The distinguished Foot & Ankle Surgical Training Program at West Penn Hospital focuses on developing future leaders, stimulating research, supporting education, and cultivating innovation in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Our 3-year program offers surgical residents the opportunity to train in a supportive, collaborative, and diverse environment.
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Our Residency Program
The Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency Program at West Penn Hospital is among the top surgical training programs in the country.
The distinguished Residency Program focuses on developing future leaders, stimulating research, supporting education, and cultivating innovation in the field of foot and ankle surgery. Our 3-year program gives surgical residents the opportunity to train in a supportive, collaborative, and diverse environment.
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Upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Lecture
Saturday, March 4th, 2023The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Register for upcoming lectures today.
Upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Lecture
Saturday, March 4th, 2023The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Register for upcoming lectures today.
Latest News
The latest West Penn Foot and Ankle Society and Residency Program news and updates.


10th Annual Alumni Seminar
The West Penn Foot & Ankle Society had another great Alumni Seminar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida this year! We would like to extend a special thank you to our key note speaker, Justin Fleming, DPM. We would also like to thank our board members and Debbie Hoffman...
September 2022 Program Briefing
Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities...
Annual College Fair Events
We would like to thank everyone who made this years Annual College Fair Events possible - our Alumni, Faculty and...
Jordan Grossman, DPM, FACFAS Inducted Into KSUCPM Hall of Fame
Each year, Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) recognizes nearly 6,000 prestigious alumni...
Lamm Brothers Win The US Youth Sailing Championship
West Penn Foot & Ankle Society Alumni, Bradley Lamm, DPM, FACFAS sons Tyler ‘24 and Drew ‘26 Lamm recently won the...