Class of 2011. Dr. Shadrick is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon in North Denver. He is a Wyoming native and has roots along the Rocky Mountain region. Dr. Shadrick completed a 3-year surgical residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foot & Ankle Residency program, graduating in 2011 as chief resident. Prior to his surgical residency, he received his doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Shadrick is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is board certified in Foot Surgery, as well as Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. His training is broad and encompasses all aspects of foot and ankle medicine and surgery. Dr. Shadrick has received extensive training in foot and ankle trauma, reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, as well as diabetic limb salvage. He has extensive training in deformity correction, Total Ankle replacement, and external fixation modalities.

Class of 2014. Dr. Matthew Hentges is a foot & ankle surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. He received his undergraduate education at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. He then attended Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery. Dr. Hentges completed a 3-year surgical residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital Foot & Ankle Residency Program graduating in 2014. He then received fellowship training from Dr. Bradley Lamm at the International Center for Limb Lengthening at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Hentges is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is board certified in foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery.

Dr. Nicki Nigro attended the University of Arkansas and obtained her B.S. in Exercise Science and Physiology in 1985. She received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University (College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery) in 1989. Dr. Nigro completed her surgical training at The Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh in foot and ankle surgery. She is board certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She has been practicing medicine in the Pittsburgh area since 1991. She is a member of the Residency Committee for The Western Pennsylvania Podiatric Surgical Residency Program. She serves on the Board of Trustees for Des Moines University and in the C.E.O. of The Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh. Dr. Nigro sees patients at the Glenshaw, Vandergrift and Natrona Heights offices. Dr. Nicki Nigro enjoys golf in her spare time.

Class of 1996. Dr. Grossman was born and raised in Washington, Pennsylvania. He earned his podiatric medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, followed by a podiatric surgical residency at the Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh and fellowships at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh and at The University of Ulm, Germany. Dr. Grossman is board certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He serves as faculty for the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Akron General Medical Center and the Podiatric Surgical Residency Program at Kaiser Permanente/Cleveland Clinic, the clinical assistant professor of podiatry in orthopaedic surgery at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and is Chief, Section of Podiatry at Akron General Medical Center and St. Thomas Hospital/Summa Health System.

Class of 2014. Dr. Brian Dix, a board certified foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgeon at Avera Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD, offers expertise in the surgical treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions – for all ages – due to injury, trauma, deformity, or conditions such as arthritis, ankle instability, bunions, flatfoot, high arch feet, and more. As a young athlete, Dr. Dix experienced foot problems from sports injuries, including many sprained ankles. After seeing the benefits of working with a podiatrist first hand and shadowing a podiatrist during high school, he was inspired to become a podiatrist who also offers sports medicine services.

Class of 2012. Dr. McSpadden founded North Austin Foot & Ankle Institute to provide our greater Austin community with first-rate, results-based solutions for all your foot and ankle concerns. Some areas of podiatry he particularly enjoys include ankle arthroscopy, flatfoot correction, bunion correction, ankle stabilization, and treatment of heel pain, including Achilles tendon disorders. Accordingly, he strives to fully understand your unique personal situations, concerns, and goals to provide the best possible treatment plan for you and your loved ones. Outside of the office, Dr. McSpadden loves spending time with his wife and three daughters, and being active in their church family. He also enjoys cooking, gardening, water activities, and all sports (especially for Texas A&M!).

Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon Kyle Moore, D.P.M., joined the Medical Staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in August 2020. He came to CRMC from Tampa, Fla., where he practiced at the Ankle & Foot Center for three years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Florida and acquired his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree at Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Dr. Moore completed his Residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Penn., and his Fellowship in foot and ankle deformity correction at The Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Fla. This specialist is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and National Chapter of Christian Medical and Dental Association. Dr. Moore has a particular interest in the management of traumatic injuries and complex deformities involving the foot and ankle.

Dr. Moore has lectured nationally, is a contributor to textbook and peer-reviewed journal publications, and has received several awards for his expertise in the management of foot and ankle disorders. Outside of his practice, Dr. Moore enjoys spending time with his wife Ashley and three young children, traveling, running, hunting, and fishing.

3-year Captain of her Division 1 Soccer team at University of Northern Iowa while achieving academic excellence. Merit Scholar: Des Moines University, Advanced Surgery Teaching Assistant, Humby Burn Society, WPH Burn Trauma, Chief Resident, West Penn Hospital

TRAINING: Foot & Ankle Advanced Surgical Fellowship, West Virginia University 2024-2025, Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency, West Penn Hospital-AHN Pittsburgh 2021-2024, Des Moines University, Doctor of Podiatrie Medicine 2021, University of Norther Iowa, Bachelor of Arts: Biology 2017

Debbie Hoffman is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is the Residency Coordinator at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Debbie performed many of the administrative and clerical duties for the Society, but now focuses solely on the Foot & Ankle Residency Program and its many moving parts. Debbie’s loyalty and support over the years is deeply appreciated.