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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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Max Westlake, MD
GME Program:
AnesthesiologySummary:
Year: PGY-1 Hometown: Fishers, INI chose UK because of the excellent clinical training, the focus on resident education, and ultimately the welcoming environment I experienced… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants and breweries, watching/playing sports, cooking
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Eric Wetherington, MD
GME Program:
AnesthesiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Georgia Tech, Medical College of GeorgiaHometown: Rome, GA
The faculty and staff are genuine and friendly, the residents seem happy, and I really enjoy Lexington.
What are your hobbies?
Backpacking, climbing, fishing, running.
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Margaret Wetzel, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - Plastic SurgerySummary:
Year: PGY-6 Education: University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Princeton, Kentucky
During and after my aways, I always found myself comparing everywhere else to UK. The chief residents operated with unmatched skill and confidence… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Keeneland, hanging out with friends, cooking
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Greg Wheeler, MD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
- Chief, Division of Neurosurgery at the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center
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Andrew Whipkey, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - GeneralSummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Youngstown State. Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)Hometown: Ravenna, Ohio
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Shane White, MD
GME Program:
Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery - OtolaryngologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Bemidji State University, Medical College of WisconsinHometown: Rhinelander, WI
When applying to residency programs, I searched for a place that would allow me to build a strong resume for fellowship training, but would also… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Outside of the hospital, I enjoy activity and competition of any kind (volleyball, spikeball, basketball, etc.), watching Wisconsin sports teams,… Read More
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Luke White, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Lincoln Memorial University, Debusk College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Lancaster, KY
What do you like about your program?
The attendings love to teach.
What are your hobbies?
Fishing, weight lifting, hunting, gaming, and playing with my dogs.