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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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Cole Wilken, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Bowling Green, KY
UK is a great place to train due to the wide range and volume of pathology seen, and Lexington is a great place to live.
What are your hobbies?
Basketball, Running, Swimming, Board Games, Video Games, Going to Craft Breweries and Bourbon Distilleries
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Paul Wilkerson, DO
GME Program:
NeurologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: UK, A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Owensboro, KY
What are your hobbies?
golf, Dungeons and Dragons, watching UK basketball and football, going to breweries with friends
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Catherine Will, MD
GME Program:
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic SurgerySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Mercer UniversityHometown: Warner Robins, GA
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Mitchell Williams, MD
GME Program:
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine - Orthopaedic SurgerySummary:
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