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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
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Philip A. Kern, MD
Positions Held:
- Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
- Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences
- Associate Vice President for Clinical and Translational Science
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Cody Kern, MD
GME Program:
Internal Medicine - GastroenterologySummary:
Year: PGY-6 Education: University of Missouri School of Medicine![](/sites/default/files/styles/profile_card_image/public/pictures/2022-08/Hufnagel_LarissaK.jpg?h=222a50ba&itok=g4n_6NUo)
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Sara Keshtvarz, MD
GME Program:
AnesthesiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Northern Kentucky University, University of KentuckyHometown: Melbourne, KY
I went to medical school at UKCOM and while rotating here I found that the procedural skills, didactics, and educational opportunities available… Read More
What are your hobbies?
PiYo, hiking, gardening, cooking, traveling.
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Jamie Key, DO
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Residency Program Director, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Director
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Diana Khair El Kareh, MD
GME Program:
OphthalmologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Lebanon - American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineIt was evident early on that this program offers strong training. With many residents going into comprehensive practice, I was confident that I… Read More
What do you like about your program?
My favorite thing about the program is the people. There is a remarkable sense of community and camaraderie among residents and attendings. I have… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy any sport that involves a racket. I spend my free time playing tennis and pickleball with my co-residents as well as discovering new… Read More
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Ali Khan, MD
GME Program:
Family and Community Medicine - Family Medicine - UKSummary:
Year: PGY-2The University of Kentucky is located in such a way that you're able to see all types of patients- rural or suburban, those with acute and chronic… Read More
What do you like about your program?
Everyone- the residents, the attendings, everyone who puts in their hard work towards the residency- is extraordinarily kind and helpful. A… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Reading, writing, spending too much time learning how to cook
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Muhammad Ijlal Khan, MBBS
GME Program:
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicineSummary:
Year: PGY-6![](/sites/default/files/styles/profile_card_image/public/user/images/picture-133426-1566239402.jpg?h=1c375b54&itok=fihHNEF5)