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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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Matthew C Blackburn, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS, MBA
Positions Held:
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine
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Caroline Blake, MD
GME Program:
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicineSummary:
Year: PGY-5![](/sites/default/files/styles/profile_card_image/public/pictures/2023-08/230621_Haley%20Blake%20_MM_2108.jpg?h=48a32e4b&itok=DeUmhFvh)
Haley Blake, MD
GME Program:
Family and Community Medicine - Family Medicine - UKSummary:
Year: PGY-2![](/sites/default/files/styles/profile_card_image/public/user/images/picture-5463-1494428412.jpg?h=e9eed50c&itok=LtqvTIc3)
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Cody Blanchard, MD
GME Program:
OphthalmologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: GA - Mercer University School of MedicineI chose UK for many reasons, but first and foremost being the feel of the program, which was apparent even on a Zoom interview. I felt like the… Read More
What do you like about your program?
Our program has an approachable and laidback culture that is evident from every person you meet. There is a strong emphasis placed on… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy playing tennis, disc golf, and pickleball with my co-residents. On most Saturdays during the fall, they will humor me and my love for… Read More
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