Jordan Grossman, DPM, FACFAS
President
Dr. Jordan 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. Dr. Grossman also serves as a 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.
Daniel Shadrick, DPM, FACFAS
Vice President
Dr. Dan 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. Dr. Shadrick has served as one of the original board members of the Western Pennsylvania Foot & Ankle Society.
Brian Neerings, DPM, FACFAS
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Neerings is a native of southern California, but he claims Arizona as his home. He married his wife in 1995, and they have two teenage sons. In 2013, he moved to Georgia and joined Kaiser Permanente. He and his family enjoy the outdoors. In their free time, they support our son in his running endeavors and they have been exploring the North Georgia Mountains and trails. Dr. Neerings has always enjoyed working with people and developing skills to help others, which is why the medical profession has been a good career path for him.
Alan Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS
Residency Director/Board Liaison
Dr. Alan Catanzariti is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon. He serves as the Program Director for the foot and ankle surgical residency training program at West Penn Hospital. He has been intimately involved in residency education and research throughout his career. His research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he frequently serves as a faculty member at various conferences and seminars dealing with foot and ankle surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle surgery and has been involved with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons throughout his career.
Matthew J. Hentges, DPM, FACFAS
Board Member
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.
Erica Evans, DPM, FACFAS
Board Member
Dr. Evans is an experienced foot and ankle surgeon, dedicated to providing comprehensive foot and ankle care. After growing up in Ankeny, Dr. Evans earned her undergraduate degree from Iowa State University. During her time there, she was a member of the women’s basketball team (1999-2004.) Dr. Evans went on to earn her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University. Following graduation from medical school, she completed a foot and ankle surgical residency at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her training had an emphasis on sports medicine, trauma, and reconstruction of the foot and ankle. She specializes in the entirety of pathology associated with the foot and ankle, including foot surgery, sports medicine injuries, reconstructive surgery of the rearfoot and ankle, ankle arthroscopy, trauma/fracture care, and diabetic foot care.
Michael Lee, DPM, FACFAS
Past President
Dr. Michael Lee was born and raised in Clarinda, Iowa. He attended the University of Northern Iowa where he majored in biology and later earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree at Des Moines University. He has a master’s in Health Care Administration from Des Moines University and serves as the managing partner at Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He completed his foot and ankle surgical residency at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. His training in Pittsburgh focused on adult reconstruction of the foot and ankle, trauma, and sports injuries. Dr. Lee is board certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is past president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a noted author and lecturer/educator at national meetings and surgical skills course. Dr. Lee is a key opinion leader in foot and ankle surgery techniques and product development for the medical device industry.