Dr. Michael Cornelison is an advanced reconstructive foot surgery specialist who emphasizes preventive care for his patients. He has been practicing in Cupertino, CA, since 2000 and creates individualized treatment programs for his patients to recover quickly and efficiently.
Dr. Cornelison graduated as valedictorian from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. He completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia in 2000, receiving the John Grad Memorial Award as its outstanding graduate that year. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery® and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Cornelison has comprehensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including reconstruction, arthroscopy, trauma, and limb salvage. He also has extensive training in diabetic lower extremity reconstructive and limb salvage surgery from Georgetown University.
Dr. Cornelison formerly served as President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), which had over 7,900 foot and ankle surgeons. He is also Past-Chief of the Department of Podiatric Medicine at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View and Past-President of the Santa Clara Valley Podiatric Medical Society. In addition, Dr. Cornelison is a clinical faculty member of the Primary Sports Medicine Fellowship of the San Jose-O’Connor Family Medicine Residency Program.
In his spare time, Dr. Cornelison enjoys soccer, music, and motorsports.
Dr. Cornelison is accepting new patients.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science from University of California – Los Angeles
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatric Surgical Residency completed at Northern Virginia’s Podiatric Residency Program, Medical College of Virginia
- Extensive training in diabetic lower extremity reconstructive and limb salvage surgery from Georgetown University
Board Certifications & Licensure
- Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery®
- Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- State of California, active license to practice podiatric medicine and surgery
- Active DEA certificate
Professional Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- Santa Clara Valley Podiatric Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations
- INOVA Fairfax Hospital,
- Georgetown University Hospital,
- Loudon Hospital Center,
- Columbia Pentagon City Hospital,
- Northern Virginia Community Hospital, DVAMC
- Washington D.C., Kaiser Permanente
- Valedictorian
- Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award (half-tuition scholarship), 1994-1997
- Lowell Scott Weil Award for Proficiency in Surgery, 1997
- Department of Basic Biomedical Sciences Award for Proficiency in Podiatric Anatomy, 1997
- Feder Podiatric Orthopedics Award, First Place, Determination of Subtalar Joint Axis, 1995
- Durlacher Honor Society, 1994-1997
- Academic Honors, 1993-1997
- Past-President, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Past-President, California Podiatric Medical Association
- Faculty, Stanford/O’Connor Primary Sports Medicine Fellowship
- Attending Surgeon, DVAMC Palo Alto Podiatric Residency
- Ankle Fractures Often Not Diagnosed – www.foothealthfacts.org
- Ankle Fractures Often Not Diagnosed – www.prnewswire.com
- Risks of cosmetic foot surgery – www.acfas.org
- Cosmetic Foot Surgery Trend — Ill-advised By Specialists – www.skininc.com
- Concerns with high heel shoes – www.lermagazine.com
- High heels: Elevating the discussion – www.braceworks.ca
- Big Toe Injuries Can Be More Problematic Than You Think – www.foothealthfacts.org
- Big Toe Injuries Can Be More Problematic Than You Think – www.prnewswire.com
- The Bare Bones on Bunions – www.nailsmag.com
- Election as Treasurer of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – www.acfas.org
- 38 foot and ankle surgeons to know | 2020 – www.acfas.org
- News From ACFAS – New Board Members Elected – Michael J. Cornelison, DPM, FACFAS, President-Elect of ACFAS
SPECIALTIES:
- Arthroscopy, Bunion Surgery, General Podiatry, Lapiplasty, Ossio, Podiatric Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstruction, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Medicine, Total Ankle Replacement, Trauma/Injuries