Rebecca Sundling DPM

Rebecca Sundling, DPM, MPH

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Dr. Rebecca Sundling became interested in podiatry at a young age after undergoing foot surgery. Since then, she has worked closely with patients to ensure that they receive the proper treatment and care to remedy their foot and ankle concerns. Because of her interest and involvement in sports, she also has a specialized interest in sports medicine and other areas of podiatry, including diabetic foot care and surgery.

Dr. Sundling’s education is extensive and includes a degree in Sociology from Kenyon College, followed by a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago. She also completed her Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Certification at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She received a Master’s degree in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Dr. Sundling is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and she also previously served as the Young Physician Member of their Board of Trustees. As a nationwide representative of young podiatrists, she led the Young Physician Leadership Panel and sat on various related committees. She is also a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association.

She specializes in general podiatry, wound care, and forefoot surgery. She also volunteers for the Special Olympics of Michigan.

When she’s not busy providing high-quality podiatric care, Dr. Sundling enjoys competing in triathlons, skiing, and crafting.

Meet Rebecca Sundling, DPM

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Kenyon College
  • Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago
  • Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency completed at Grant Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
  • Master’s degree in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute – Hanover, New Hampshire

Board Certifications

  • ABPM Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine
  • ABFAS® Board Certified in Foot Surgery
  • ABFAS® Board Qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery (RRA)
  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Awards

  • Dr. Rebecca Sundling has received the APMA Public Health Fellowship, IPMSA Alumni Association Scholarship, APMA Education Foundation Scholarship.
  • Dr. Rebecca Sundling served as the Young Physician Member of their Board of Trustees of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
  • Dr. Rebecca Sundling received the Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award and the Scholl College Early Achievement Award.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trinity Health St Mary’s
  • University of Michigan Health-West
  • Walker Surgical Center
  • West Michigan Surgical Center
Publications
  • Sundling RA. An Assessment of Podiatry Residents’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain Management and Addiction in Massachusetts: A Mixed-Methods Study. The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association November 2020, Vol 110, No 6, Article 11.
  • Sundling RA, Logan DB, Tawancy CH, So E, Lee J, Logan K. Opioid Prescribing Habits of Podiatric Surgeons Following Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery. The Foot December 2020, Vol 45.
  • Logan DB, So E, Sundling RA. Pernio-Induced Nail Changes Masquerading as Onychocryptosis: A Case Report. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association January 2020, Vol 110, No 1, Article 7.
  • Columbo JA, Lambour A, Sundling RA, et al. A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Aspirin, Clopidogrel, and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy on Bleeding Complications in Noncardiac Surgery. Annals of Surgery 2018 Jan; 267(1):1-10.
  • Sundling RA, Cheney NA. Danis-Weber a Non-Union in a Teenager: A Case Report and Review of Literature. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol 2017; 7(4): 00278.
  • Sundling RA, So E, Logan DB. Chondroid Syringoma: A Case Report in the Foot and Ankle. Foot & Ankle Specialist. 2017 Apr; 10(2)167-169.
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Literature Review
    • March 2015 – http://www.acfas.org/Research-and-Publications/Scientific-Literature-Reviews/March2015/SLR—March-2015—Rebecca-Sundling/
    • May 2014 – http://www.acfas.org/Research-and-Publications/Scientific-Literature-Reviews/May2014/SLR—May-2014—Rebecca-Sundling/
    • September 2013 – http://www.acfas.org/Research-and-Publications/Scientific-LiteratureReviews/September-2013/SLR—September-2013—Rebecca-Sundling/
  • Sundling, RA. Article Review. Kominsky, SJ (ed.). Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Brooklandville, MD; Data Trace Publishing: 2010
Publications
  • Opioids and Patient Management. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. 108th Annual Scientific Seminar, Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association, Columbus, Ohio, May 2024.
  • Social Determinants of Health. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2024.
  • Medical Ethics in Podiatry. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2024.
  • Public Health and Podiatry. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2024.
  • Medical Ethics in Podiatry. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Podiatric Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 2023.
  • The Current State and Future of Podiatry. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. PMED 502 Class, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, Illinois, August 2023.
  • Pain Management in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Podiatric Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2023.
  • Pain Management in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2023.
  • Pain Management in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. Midwinter Seminar, Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, Illinois, January 2022.
  • The Painful Truth. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, August 2021.
  • Not So Common Tendon Transfers. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, August 2021.
  • How to Leave your Job. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. APMA Young Physician Institute, October 2020.
  • The Plantar Approach to Plantar Plate Repair. Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH. APMA Online Summer Series, August 2020.
  • The Painful Truth: Are Surgeons the Culprit of the Opioid Epidemic? Rebecca A. Sundling, DPM, MPH Grant Medical Center Foot and Ankle Residency Program – Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium, February 2018.
  • Small Town Medicine: Effects of Health Insurance on the Patient-Provider Relationship in Rural Communities. Rebecca A. Sundling. Midwest Sociological Society Annual Meeting, March 2008.

SPECIALTIES:

  • Diabetic Foot Care, General Podiatry, Podiatric Surgery, Wounds