Balance Health Surgical Fellowship Program
At Balance Health, we believe in supporting the future of dedicated podiatrists.
At Balance Health, we believe in supporting the future of dedicated podiatrists. As such, we have developed standardized Surgical Fellowship programs that teach a variety of facets of Podiatric Medicine. In addition to gaining exposure to all aspects of podiatric surgery, Fellows learn directly from a Dermatopathologist at Balance Health’s own Dermatopathology Lab. Our programs allows fellows to graduate with the clinical and surgical skills needed to not just function – but excel – in today’s private practice setting.
The programs are offered at locations throughout the country to help support a wider base of fellows. While the specific duties may vary by location, each fellow will receive:
- Surgical skill-building at all levels
- Training with the Balance Health team comprised of well-versed attending physicians and nationally recognized surgeons
- Fellowship-based clinical experience
- Continuity management training for patients transitioning between the office, hospital, and surgery
- Training on billing and coding principles
- Exposure to fellow-focused surgical labs
- Research support and publishing opportunities
- Access to a Multi-center Journal Club
- Education on and training on prescribing durable medical equipment (DME), such as orthotics and braces
- Knowledge of dermatopathology evaluation and sampling with our Balance Health Dermatopathologist
- Admittance to Balance Health doctor educational Zoom meeting(s) and the annual Balance Health seminar (if coverage allows).
At Balance Health, we take pride in fostering a learning environment within our fellowship programs. Through this one-year training, fellows will be able to optimize the way they practice podiatry and care for patients throughout their lifetime. While the hours may be long, we promise you the training will be worth every minute!
IFAAC
The Integrative Foot and Ankle Fellowship is a one-year, high-volume fellowship providing comprehensive training in advanced foot and ankle surgery. Fellows will work directly with 10 experienced foot and ankle surgeons, including three fellowship-trained specialists, and participate in over 1,200 surgical cases annually. Training emphasizes complex pathology, including total ankle replacement, Charcot reconstruction, revision surgery, foot and ankle trauma, limb deformity correction, diabetic limb salvage, and advanced reconstructive procedures. Fellows will also gain extensive experience through hospital call at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, a Level II Trauma Center and one of Washington State's largest hospitals. Dedicated clinic time allows fellows to develop expertise in both operative and non-operative foot and ankle care while learning the essential business principles of modern medical practice, including practice management, coding, documentation, physician leadership, and healthcare operations. In partnership with the Swedish Podiatric Residency Program in Seattle, fellows will participate in resident education and surgical teaching, further developing their academic and leadership skills. Additional opportunities include clinical research, industry-sponsored cadaver laboratories, and advanced surgical training courses. The fellowship is designed to produce confident, well-rounded foot and ankle surgeons prepared to excel in both clinical practice and leadership.
Hospitals:
- Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
- Swedish Edmonds
- Swedish First Hill
- Evergreen Health Kirkland
Attendings:
- Matthew Reiner
- Stephanie Cullen
- Michelle Garcia
- Thomas Landino
- Paris Malin
- Nathan Tirabassi
- Garrett Wireman
AFAPS
The Orange County Fellowship has been part of a fellowship program for the past seven years, but has been training fellows for more than a decade. This location provides a mixed variety of standard elective, Charcot/ex fix reconstruction, limb salvage, and trauma. The training at this location is meant to give the fellow the abilities to function in any Podiatric environment.
Hospitals:
- Providence Hospital
- Saddleback Memorial Hospital
Attendings:
- Devon Glazer
- Michael Goddard
- Bahar Golshahi
- Kyle Hehe (previous Fellow)
- Sam Meyers (previous Fellow)
- Sam Nosrati
- Monte Schmalhaus (previous Fellow)
PPOS
The Sacramento Fellowship has a large diversity from reconstruction to limb salvage as well as standard elective cases common in Podiatric Surgery. There will be a mix of hospital and office based training. The fellow is trained to graduate being able to function in any podiatric environment.
Hospitals:
- Sutter Hospitals
- Mercy Hospitals
Attendings:
- Eric Koga
- Stephen Haynam
- Gavin Ripp
- Chris Galli
- Kevin Kim
- Greg Tovmassian
SFAAC
The Sacramento Fellowship has a large diversity from reconstruction to limb salvage as well as standard elective cases common in Podiatric Surgery. There will be a mix of hospital and office based training. The fellow is trained to graduate being able to function in any podiatric environment.
Hospitals:
- Sutter Hospitals
- Mercy Hospitals
Attendings:
- Eric Koga
- Stephen Haynam
- Gavin Ripp
- Chris Galli
- Kevin Kim
- Greg Tovmassian
WFAI
The Fellowship at the Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is one of the premier foot & ankle surgical fellowships in the United States. This fellowship is designed to enhance and refine the skills of residency-trained Podiatric Surgeons.
Fellows at the Weil Foot & Ankle Institute are exposed to all aspects of foot & ankle surgery, as well as a diverse surgical case volume ranging from forefoot, hindfoot, and ankle reconstruction, total ankle replacement, Charcot foot reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. In addition, fellows are heavily involved in clinical decision-making, post-operative management, foot & ankle research, and practice management.
Hospitals:
- This varies from year to year. Contact us to find out more.
Attendings:
- Jonathan Hook
- Lowell Weil Jr.
If you are interested in enhancing your podiatric career through fellowship training, please complete the form below.
Thank you in advance for your interest in our Surgical Fellowship Programs!
Devon Glazer, DPM, FACFAS
Balance Health Surgical Fellowship Director
Contact the fellowship team
If you are interested in enhancing your podiatric career through Surgical Fellowship training, please submit the form below and include the following:
- CV
- Two letters of reference
- Letter stating your goals for a fellowship
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