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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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Alexandra Cocca, MD
GME Program:
Surgery - GeneralSummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Clemson University, Medical University of South CarolinaHometown: Johns Creek, Georgia
Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?
I was looking for a program that trained well-rounded surgeons and also invested in the personal development of their residents. It was clear at… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Hiking, Running, Traveling, Kayaking
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Cynthia T Cockerham
Positions Held:
- Nurse Clinical Research III
- Community Program & Research Director
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Ann Coker, PhD
Positions Held:
- Verizon Wireless Endowed Chair on Studies on Violence Against Women
- Professor
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