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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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Danielle Walsh, MD, FAAP, FACS
Positions Held:
- Professor
- Vice-Chair of Quality and Process Improvement
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Hallie Walther, MD
GME Program:
Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine/PediatricsSummary:
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Shuxia Wang, MD, PhD
Positions Held:
- Professor
- Graduate Faculty in Nutritional Sciences
- Cardiovascular Research Center
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Kevin Wang, MD
GME Program:
OphthalmologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Yale University School of MedicineFrom the moment I finished my interview with UK, I knew this would be a fantastic place to train for residency. The faculty were extremely kind… Read More
What do you like about your program?
There are many things, but what I love most of all would be the culture here. The faculty are very approachable and invested in the residents (… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy hiking, swimming, cycling, and exploring national parks. I also enjoy playing the piano and playing board games and pickleball with my co-… Read More
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Dongfang Wang, MD
Positions Held:
- Professor
- Director of Artificial Organ Laboratory
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Laura Wang, MD
GME Program:
Family and Community Medicine - Family Medicine - UKSummary:
Year: PGY-2I choose the University of Kentucky for the natural beauty of Kentucky and the Lexington area, as well as the diversity of patients and training… Read More
What do you like about your program?
I like the relationship between my co-residents and faculty. Everybody is supportive and has made me feel welcome. I also like the diversity of… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I love being outdoors and traveling to see new scenery and hiking trails. I also love cooking and trying new restaurants. My goal is to hike all… Read More
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