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
Daniel Yackzan, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - GeneralSummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Wonderful training, wide fellowship access after graduating, great workplace community, and top notch research opportunities near my family and… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Quality time with friends and family, lifting, running, NFL, fantasy football, podcasts, reading, soccer.
Kate Yacona, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Boca Raton, FL
Ryan Yadav, MD
GME Program:
Internal Medicine - Internal MedicineSummary:
Year: PGY-1 Education: University of KentuckyRachèle A. Yadon, MD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program
- Ambassador, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fevzi Yalniz, MD
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Division of Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program
Irene Yator, MBChB
GME Program:
NeurologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: Moi University College of Health SciencesHometown: Eldoret, Kenya
What are your hobbies?
Growing plants, Hiking, Bowling, Grocery shopping, Watching true crime shows