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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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Kristin E Ellison, MD
Positions Held:
- Program Director, Electrophysiology Fellowship
- Associate Professor of Medicine
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Nick Elwert, DO
Positions Held:
- Assistant Professor
- Stroke Rehabilitation Program Director
- Associate Residency Program Director, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Kaitlyn Enderle, MD
GME Program:
Obstetrics & GynecologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Hometown: Carmel, IndianaI really liked that UK was an academic hospital that acts as a referral center and has a large volume. Being in Lexington, we have a good mix of… Read More
What do you like about your program?
My co-residents are the most supportive, hard working, and kindest doctors I know. I really wanted a program that had a good balance of being… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I love DIY projects, especially home decor/funiture DIY. I don't have any pets (yet) but I love love love animals of all kinds. I also a huge fan… Read More
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Andre Ene, MD
GME Program:
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - NeuropathologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: McMaster University, American University of AntiguaHometown: Hamilton, Ontario
I looked for a program that had a strong research background, close community, and family oriented. This is shown in the support offered by… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Drawing/painting, astronomy, science fiction, philosophy, martial arts
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