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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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Hollie Swanson, PhD
- Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Office of Biomedical Education
Positions Held:
- Professor
- Director, Summer Undergraduate Research in Environmental Health Sciences (SURES)
- DGS of Integrated Biomedical Sciences
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Allison L Swiecki-Sikora, MD
GME Program:
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic OncologySummary:
Year: PGY-5![](/sites/default/files/styles/profile_card_image/public/user/images/picture-9793-1427457200.jpg?h=83e017d4&itok=_8ryluqs)
Margaret Szabunio, MD, FAAWR, FACR
Positions Held:
- Professor of Radiology
- Chief, Division of Breast Radiology
- Joint Appointment Surgery and Biomedical Engineering
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Madison Tackett, DO
GME Program:
Internal Medicine - Internal MedicineSummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine![](/sites/default/files/styles/profile_card_image/public/pictures/2022-07/White%20Coat%20-%20Sara%20Taege.jpg?h=7c2daaa7&itok=imBrcQq6)
Sara Taege, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - Plastic SurgerySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of IllinoisWhy did you choose the University of Kentucky?
UK provides strong training in conjunction with a team atmosphere. I saw the knowledge and confidence that the residents have in the OR, ED, and… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Working out, golf, hiking with my dog, painting, swimming
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