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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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Alaine Reschke-Hernandez, PhD, MT-BC
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor, Music Education and Therapy
- REC Scholar
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Jessica Kathleen Reynolds, MD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Program Director, Critical Care Surgery Fellowship
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John Reynolds, MD
GME Program:
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic SurgerySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Western Kentucky UniversityHometown: Murfreesboro, TN
UK delivers the medical exposure and pathology of a large urban city with the size and feel of a mid sized southern town. It is a fantastic place… Read More
What do you like about your program?
When I was looking at residencies, I wanted to train at a program that would give me the skills and foundation to build a successful career as an… Read More
What are your hobbies?
When I am not at the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter. We enjoy trying new restaurants, hanging out with friends, and… Read More
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Brendan Rhatican, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Marian University College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Beaver Dam, WI
I chose UK radiology, instead of other large academic programs, largely because Lexington is such a manageable city for raising children… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I'm Catholic. My wife and I have four very fun children. I love reading great books and lifting weights.
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Elizabeth K. Rhodus, PhD, MS, OTR/L
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
- Department of Behavior Science
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