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24th Annual Alumni Reception
24th Annual Alumni ReceptionThe 24th Annual Alumni Reception at the ACFAS Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida was an incredible success, surpassing all...
In Memory of Paul J. Shromoff, DPM
Paul J. Shromoff, DPM Paul Jason Shromoff, 55, of Goose Creek, South Carolina passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1967 in Two Harbors,...
Fundraising Campaign
support the society2023 Fundraising CampaignThe West Penn Foot and Ankle Society (WPFAS) is seeking financial support. Our mission and vision has remained the...
Vito Speciale, DPM, D.ABFAS Elected ABFAS Board of Directors
The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) is proud to announce the results of the 2023 Board of Directors election. Please join us in welcoming Dr....
Vito Speciale, DPM for ABFAS Board of Directors
Graduates of the West Penn Residency Training Program, Vito Speciale, DPM, one of our past residents and WPFAS alumni, is running for the board of directors...
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 with honors including the Distinguished...
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 US Youth Sailing Championship in San...
March 2022 Program Briefing
Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities taking place within the West Penn...
Residency Program
First-Annual AHN Research Retreat
When: Friday, October 27th, 2023Where: George J. Magovern, MD Conference Center Auditorium Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA...
August 2023 Program Briefing
WHAT'S NEWOur 1st year residents are off to a great start! Embrace this pivotal moment as you navigate the transition into the month of August....
September 2022 Program Briefing
Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities taking place within the West Penn...
Annual College Fair Events
We would like to thank everyone who made this years Annual College Fair Events possible - our Alumni, Faculty and Residents who volunteered their time helping...
March 2022 Program Briefing
Our goal for this inaugural Program Briefing is to centralize communication and share the latest news and activities taking place within the West Penn...
Resident Wellness Day
Dr. Alan Catanzariti and our residents had a great time “Raising The Jolly Roger” at the Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park celebrating Resident Wellness...
Alumni Receptions
24th Annual Alumni Reception
24th Annual Alumni ReceptionThe 24th Annual Alumni Reception at the ACFAS Scientific Conference in Tampa, Florida was an incredible success, surpassing all...
23rd Annual Alumni Reception
We had a great turnout at the 23rd Annual West Penn Hospital Alumni Reception in Los Angeles, California this year! A special thank you to our alumni who made...
22nd Annual Alumni Reception
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the West Penn Foot & Ankle Society and made this year’s Alumni Reception a huge success! It was great to see...
20th Annual Alumni Reception
West Penn Foot and Ankle Society making lasting memories at their 20th Annual West Penn Alumni Reception at ACFAS in San Antonio, Texas. Congratulations to...
19th Annual Alumni Reception
The West Penn Foot and Ankle Society Alumni made lasting memories at their 19th Annual West Penn Alumni Reception at ACFAS in New Orleans. Congratulations to...
18th Annual Alumni Reception
West Penn Foot and Ankle Society making lasting memories at their Annual West Penn Hospital Alumni Reception at ACFAS in Nashville. A huge thank-you to all of...
2016 ACFAS Alumni Reception
West Penn Foot and Ankle Society making lasting memories at our Annual West Penn Alumni Reception at ACFAS in Austin, Texas. A huge thank-you to all of the...
Alumni Seminars
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...
9th Annual Alumni Seminar
We were thrilled to have another successful West Penn Alumni Seminar in Coronado Island, California! It was wonderful to see alumni, residents and their...
8th 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...
7th Annual Alumni Seminar
We were thrilled to have another successful West Penn Foot & Ankle Society Alumni Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona! A special thank-you to the Alumni,...
Careers & Fellowships
The Foot & Ankle Reconstruction Georgia
The Foot and Ankle Reconstruction of Georgia is currently seeking a skilled podiatric surgeon with a passion for reconstructive procedures. This position is...
Drs. Sorenson and Peterson Fellowship
Dr. Matt Sorenson and Dr. Kyle Peterson are starting a new fellowship in August 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. This fellowship entails handling 22-30 cases per...
Ankle and Foot Care
Western Pennsylvania Area
Seeking a full time associate. Competitive salary and benefits.
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Resident Spotlight
Geethu Kurian, DPM
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTGraduating Dr. Kurian will graduate in 2026BIO My name is Geethu Kurian. I was born in Chicago, Illinois where my parents immigrated to from...
Austin Gutting, DPM
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTGraduating Dr. Gutting will graduate in 2026BIO My name is Austin Gutting. I was born and raised in Findlay, Ohio. I received my...
Michael Huther, DPM
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTGraduating Dr. Huther will graduate in 2026BIO My name is Michael Huther, and I was born and raised in Jasper, Indiana. While in high school...
Madison Burandt, DPM
RESIDENT SPOTLIGHTGraduating Dr. Burandt will graduate in 2026BIO My name is Maddy Burandt. I am from Mankato, Minnesota. I completed my undergraduate...
Jacob Gross, DPM
Graduated Jacob Gross, DPM, is set to graduate the West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Residency Program in 2023. I come from a family of blue-collar workers...
Vincent Vacketta, DPM
Graduated Dr. Vacketta graduated in 2022Fellowship Attending the fellowship Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center Fellowship with Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS,...
Steven Georgian, DPM
Graduated Dr. Georgian graduated in 2022Fellowship Employed at Foot & Ankle Specialist of George Regional Hospital, Lucedale, Mississippi.My name is...
Kimberly Lockridge, DPM
Graduated Dr. Lockridge graduated in 2022Fellowship Attending the fellowship at Foot & Ankle Institute Fellowship with Sandra R. Raynor, DPM, FACFAS in...
Jacob Jones, DPM
Graduated Dr. Jones graduated in 2022Fellowship Attending the fellowship at American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research Fellowship with J....
Resident Research
Textbook Chapters and Periodicals
Medial Column Stabilization, Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, (July 1991) Guest Editor for Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Rearfoot Surgery, (May 1991) First Metatarsocuneiform...
Non Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Elective Surgery in the Diabetic Foot, Podiatry Times, (Fall 1998) Current Concepts in Flatfoot Surgery, Podiatry Today, (October 2003) A Guide to Treating Crush Injuries, Podiatry Today, (March...
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Epidermolysis Bullosa: A case presentation and review of the literature, The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, (May 1984) Peroneus Longus Tendon Lengthening, The Journal of Foot...