Foot and Ankle
Foot and Ankle
The Orthopaedic Surgeons at UK Healthcare are among the nation’s leading experts in the treatment of foot and ankle problems. Patients travel from around the country to receive advanced care for feet and ankles from our physicians, who are all fellowship-trained. To learn more about Graduate Medical Education at UK, click here.
From simple hammertoes to complex deformed arthritic ankles, our foot and ankle service handles a wide variety of disorders, including:
- Ankle and foot fractures
- Flat feet
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Heel pain
- Ankle instability
- Diabetic problems
- Hammertoes
- Ankle and foot deformities
Foot and Ankle Faculty
Leann Jacobs
Positions Held:
- GME Program Coordinator/UKHC
- Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Residency Program
Mitchell Jacobs, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Edgewood, KY
Varun Jain, MBBS
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Associate Director - General, Endocrine, & Metabolic Medicine Fellowship
Amber James, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - GeneralSummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Mississippi College of MedicineHometown: Meridian, Mississippi
What are your hobbies?
Reading (Nonfiction), Listening to Podcasts, Playing basketball
Christopher James, MD
GME Program:
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Emory Univ., Medical College of GeorgiaHometown: Atlanta, GA
What are your hobbies?
Chess, Sports, and outdoor activities
Elizabeth Janszen, MD
GME Program:
AnesthesiologySummary:
Year: PGY-1 Education: Centre CollegeHometown: Cincinnati, OH
I chose UK because of the people. Everyone treats you like family. The department has always prioritized resident education and wellness. Also,… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Traveling, playing volleyball, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, wake surfing, scuba diving, golfing, cooking, photography, music