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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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Eric Sias, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Marshall University Joan C Edwards School of MedicineHometown: Chesapeake, OH
What do you like about your program?
Everyone including faculty and co-residents are very welcoming and eager to teach. A priority is placed on learning and all the faculty are very… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Fishing for walleye and pike in Northern Ontario, Golf, Skiing, playing fetch with my German Shepherd (Thor) and my Labrador (Bear).
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Aaron Silverstein
Positions Held:
- MD/PhD Student
- PhD Candidate, Alilain Lab
Summary:
Year: G2 Education: MD/PhD (UK Ongoing); BS, BS (UK Completed 2019)Hometown: Paducah, KY
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Robert Simon, MD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Program Director, Triple Board Residency Program
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