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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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Jagannadha Avasarala, MD, PhD
Positions Held:
- Professor
- Director of the UK Comprehensive Care Center for MS and Neuroimmunology
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Jaycob Avaylon, MD
GME Program:
OphthalmologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: California Northstate UniversityI chose UK for a multitude of reasons all of which closely tied to what I was seeking in a residency program: a strong sense of community,… Read More
What do you like about your program?
What I like about my program closely aligns with why I chose UK. The tight-knit community provides the necessary foundation for positive growth.… Read More
What are your hobbies?
My current hobbies include exploring national parks, hitting the Pickleball courts, and teaching David everything he knows about golf.
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Taha Ayach, MD
Positions Held:
- Associate Professor
- Associate Program Director, Inpatient Dialysis Director, Onconephrology