Dr. Rebecca Sundling Appointed to Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
July 29, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI
Balance Health and Foot and Ankle Specialists of West Michigan are proud to announce that Dr. Rebecca Sundling, a respected podiatric surgeon based in Grand Rapids, has been appointed to the Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Her appointment, which begins July 21, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2029, was confirmed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and is pending final advice and consent of the Michigan Senate.
Dr. Rebecca Sundling, who continues to serve patients at Foot and Ankle Specialists of West Michigan, where her clinical expertise and compassionate care have made her a trusted provider in the community, shared her thoughts:
“I was very honored to be nominated, and ultimately appointed, into this position. Being involved in the advancement and protection of our profession has been important to me for years and this will give me the opportunity to continue that work while also being active in patient care.”
A dedicated clinician and leader in the profession, Dr. Sundling brings deep experience and perspective to the board. She previously served on the Board of Trustees for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and continues to advocate nationally for podiatric medicine and patient-centered care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Kenyon College, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and a Master of Public Health from Dartmouth College.
Balance Health’s Executive Chairman Dr. Lowell Weil, Jr., commended Dr. Sundling’s appointment, stating:
“As an organization, we are extremely proud of Dr. Sundling who is not only an excellent and caring doctor but also dedicated to the advancement of podiatric medicine and surgery. She consistently demonstrates a selfless commitment to the profession and community.”
The Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery was established to license and regulate the practice of podiatric medicine in the state. The board oversees the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of lower extremity conditions—ranging from foot and ankle injuries to systemic manifestations of disease—through both medical and surgical interventions.
Dr. Sundling will serve as a representative of podiatrists across the state, succeeding Jodie Sengstock, whose term has concluded.