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Dr. Narh-Martey, MD is a practicing Surgeon in Perry and Warner Robins, GA and the surrounding community. He completed a residency at Darthmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Western Reserve Health Education - NEOMED. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2011, having over 8 years of diverse experience, concentrating in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Perry Hospital and Houston Medical Center. He is excited to be a part of instituting robotics in Houston County.

Dr. Carl Williams was born in Gary Indiana and has been practicing medicine in Las Vegas for over thirty years and has made it a priority to make care, understanding, and validation the heart of his practice. He received his Medical Doctorate at the Indiana University School of Medicine and completed residencies and fellowships at Wayne State in Detroit, the University of Illinois, Chicago and Rush Presbyterian. He served an additional residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Williams is a skilled hand surgeon with his own private practice – Carl N. Williams, Jr. M.D. Hand and Plastic Surgery – in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the first African American Plastic Surgery Resident in Chicago and the first African American Plastic Surgeon in the state of Nevada. He brought the first laser center to Las Vegas and introduced a multitude of lasers and their functionality to this area.

Dr. Carl Williams is triple board certified in plastic surgery, surgery of the hand and otolaryngology. He has served on the board of directors of many different hospitals as both a leader of surgery and advanced wound healing. He was a member of the plastic surgery faculty for two years in Chicago at the University of Illinois and continues to pass on his knowledge today by continuing as a clinical educator for both the UNLV School of Medicine and Touro University.

Dr. Williams holds active memberships in many professional organizations including the AMA, ASPS, ASSH, and ASA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has volunteered for many medical missions to Mexico, Guatemala, Samoa, Costa Rica, and the Philippines. He also participated in a medical exchange with China and Russia. Dr. Williams participated in a community outreach program that removed gang tattoos to give Las Vegas youth a chance to get out of that lifestyle. He has also contributed, as a reconstructive plastic surgeon, much needed assistance to victims of domestic violence. Dr. Williams also established the hand surgery department at UMC hospital and continues to take hand trauma call for four Las Vegas hospitals today.

Dr. Williams has observed that too many surgical facilities and cosmetic centers lack the ability to personalize the patient experience and build meaningful relationships with individuals. Rather than generalizing your treatment, Dr. Williams feels that establishing trust and understanding your unique traits help him customize your treatment plan and personalize the procedures for your care.

Early in his career, Dr. Williams began to expand his expertise and work in diverse fields to learn more about the characteristics of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has served as the chief of surgery at North Vista Hospital, the chief of plastic surgery at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas and Mountain View Hospital, and has been on the medical executive committee at Valley Hospital. These leadership roles have helped him tailor his treatment setting to each patient’s needs and develop specific regimens for each procedure.

Dr. Williams currently serves as an associate professor at the Nevada School of Medicine and the Toro School of Medicine, sharing his treatment philosophy and emphasizing the importance of personalized patient experiences. 

Additionally, Dr. Williams holds three board certifications with the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery with an emphasis in hand surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Lopez-Canino earned his medical degree and completed his residency in General Surgery in Cuba. He was then appointed as an Attending Surgeon at his alma mater, and later he relocated as a Consultant Surgeon at Edendale Hospital in Natal, South Africa. After two years in South Africa he made his way to the United States. He finished his internship in General Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, and completed his residency in General Surgery at University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL. Afterward he joined ABC Surgical Associates in Belleville, NJ; where he practiced for five years. In 2015 he relocated to Miami, FL; where he has been establishing his General Surgery private practice. Dr. Lopez-Canino is board certified in General Surgery and has been a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) since 2011. He specializes in General Surgery, with particular interest in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery.

Dexter Turnquest, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who is the managing director at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. His bariatric program has been certified as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has also earned recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery in Texas. 

Dr. Turnquest also serves as the Bariatric Medical Director at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He has held a number of positions at Houston Northwest Medical Center, including Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Surgical Department, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

For Dr. Turnquest practicing medicine is not just about being a good doctor, but about designing and implementing superior treatment programs that help his patients make life-altering improvements in their health. For more than two decades, he has been doing just that, often earning regional and national accolades in the process. 

Dr. Turnquest began his professional career as a medical student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 

When he isn’t busy helping his patients, Dr. Turnquest is active with numerous medical and professional groups. He has served on the boards of the Houston Academy of Medicine and the Harris County Medical Society, and he is actively involved with the Texas Medical Association where he serves on the Trauma and EMS Committee.

In his spare time, Dr. Turnquest enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

 

Dr. Martina Randall is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in the Greater Los Angeles, California region. Dr. Randall specializes in the foot, ankle, and lower leg surgery and has a particular interest in sports medicine. Patients can be seen in Burbank, West LA, and Fountain Valley.

Dr. Randall’s practice focuses on minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery of the ankle, cartilage restoration, trauma, reconstruction, tendon and ligament repair, total ankle joint replacement, and cosmetic surgery such as bunion and hammertoe correction.

Dr. Randall graduated magna cum laude from the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and from medical school at Temple University in 2014 with her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

While at Cheyney University, Dr. Randall was a member of the Women’s Basketball team earning conference team accolades and NCAA all-academic honors.

Following medical school, Dr. Randall completed her residency at Palmetto General Hospital, specializing in deformity correction, reconstruction, and lower leg trauma, including complex peri-and intra-articular fractures.

After residency, Dr. Randall completed one of the country’s few foot and ankle sports medicine fellowships at Virginia Mason Medical Center. While there, her subspecialty training emphasized cartilage restoration, ligament/tendon repair, and joint preserving surgical techniques for the foot and ankle, allowing patients to continue with their athletic careers and recreational activities.

During her fellowship at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Randall assisted the team physicians for the Seattle Seahawks(NFL), Seattle Storm(WNBA), and Seattle Sounders(MLS). She also serviced other sports teams, including multiple semi-professional, university, and high school teams in basketball, football, and track and field. One of Dr. Randall’s patients is competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Dr. Randall is well known for her surgical skill and dedication to teaching. In addition to her surgical expertise, Dr. Randall is known for her humility, kind demeanor, and patient-friendly disposition. She treats every patient like family and believes that patient education and understanding are key to achieving excellent patient outcomes. Dr. Randall believes in extensive nonsurgical treatment options as well as advanced surgical techniques to help patients return to their previous level of function and activity.

In her free time, Dr. Randall likes to spend time with her family and friends in Southern California and back home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoys basketball, running, golf, and fitness.

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Paul Gill, M.D., grew up in Cypress, Texas and graduated from Jersey Village High School. Dr. Gill completed his residency in Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where he was chief resident in his last year. After graduating, he went on to serve as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and established the university’s first satellite clinic in Edmond, OK which was an innovative and groundbreaking approach to the university’s ability to offer care to a broader segment of the population.  

In 2009, Dr. Gill returned to his hometown of Cypress, Texas, and established Gill Neuroscience. He also played a pivotal role in opening the North Cypress Medical Center’s premiere Stroke Center where he continues to serve as the stroke medical director. Dr. Gill has also been selected as the Chair of the Department of Neurosciences at North Cypress Medical Center-HCA. 

Throughout his practice, Dr. Gill continues to be involved in cutting edge clinical research trials and has had his work published in well regarded scientific journals. Dr. Gill uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies to analyze brain and nerve functions, ensuring patients receive a timely, and accurate assessment of their condition. 

Dr. Gill has received many accolades over the years, including being voted Best Neurologist in Cypress by Living Magazine for consecutive years. Dr. Gill is Board Certified in Neurology and is a member of American Academy of Neurology.

Hugo V. Hart, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He currently serves patients at Vascular Vein Centers, with locations in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages, and Davenport. 

Dr. Hart earned his Bachelor of Arts from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven and his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic. He completed his general surgery residency at Bridgeport General Hospital in Connecticut.

Dr. Hart has been practicing in the Central Florida area for over 23 years and is currently on staff at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital. Certified by the American College of Surgeons and the American Board of Surgeons, Dr. Hart is an active member of the American College of Phlebology, the society for vein professionals, and Hispaniola Medical Charity, the medical mission organization that provides medical care to the impoverished people in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Hart also does volunteer work for the underserved at the Orange County Medical Clinic. 

Dr. Hart is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Charles "Charlie" I. Stein, MD, FACOG, FASLS, is a highly experienced physician specializing in laser medicine, surgery, and advanced vein treatment at Vascular Vein Centers, with locations in Orlando, Waterford Lakes of East Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages, and Davenport/Haines City, Florida. Born and raised in Sanford, Florida, Dr. Stein has dedicated his career to caring for patients throughout the state, bringing more than four decades of medical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Stein holds dual credentials as both a pharmacist and a board-certified physician. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Georgia School of Pharmacy before completing his medical degree at Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) and the Medical College of Georgia. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) as well as a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (FASLMS). His additional certifications include microsurgery and ultrasound.

After extensive training, Dr. Stein practiced gynecologic surgical oncology, where he treated women with complex and often life-altering conditions. During this time, he recognized that venous disease was another significant and underaddressed source of discomfort, stress, and health concerns for many patients. This insight led him to pursue advanced training in phlebology and actively participate in national vein and phlebology societies.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Stein has focused on diagnosing and treating vein conditions using modern, minimally invasive techniques. Today, he devotes his full attention to vein care, combining precision, experience, and compassion to help patients achieve improved comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

Dr. Stein is fluent in Spanish and proudly serves a diverse patient community.

A board certified general and vascular surgeon with over 40 years in practice, Dr. Samuel P. Martin, MD, FACS, is the founder and medical director of Vascular Vein Centers, with locations in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, The Villages, and Davenport.

Dr. Martin earned his Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and his medical degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He completed his general surgery residency at NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, associated with Weill Cornell Medicine, and his vascular fellowship at Ochsner Medical Center (formerly Ochsner Foundation Hospital) in Jefferson, Louisiana. 

He is board-certified in general and vascular surgery and received certification from the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine in 2008. Dr. Martin is registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, which recognizes special qualifications to interpret venous and arterial ultrasound studies. In addition, he has been certified by the American Board of Wound Management, which recognizes expertise in treating venous ulcers and other wounds.

As the first fellowship-trained vascular surgeon in Central Florida, Dr. Martin was also one of the founders and first medical director of the Central Florida Wound Care Center, the first in the tri-county area. Dr. Martin developed an interest in venous disease due to the fact that more than 50% of the wounds treated at the center were a result of vein problems. Thus, he recognized the need for specialized wound therapy.

Dr. Martin is currently on staff at Florida Hospital and Orlando Health, and is a member and former president of the Florida Vascular Society. He is also a member of numerous regional and national vascular societies, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, Southern Association of Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, American College of Phlebology, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, and Society of Vascular Ultrasound.

Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC is a patient-centered boutique ophthalmology practice located in the heart of the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Patients can expect high-quality personalized attention and care at the private practice of board-certified ophthalmologist surgeon Hilla Steinberg, MD.

Dr. Steinberg combines comprehensive eye care with aesthetic medicine to help her patients look, feel, and see their best. At Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC, she takes the time to get to know her patients, addressing medical and surgical eye care needs. 

The board-certified ophthalmologist uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment to track eye health and diagnose eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and blepharitis. Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC also provides expert retina care and diabetic eye care.

With her vast knowledge and experience of facial and ocular anatomy and symmetry, Dr. Steinberg enhances appearance using aesthetic tools like Botox®, facial fillers, and laser resurfacing. She also has Latisse® to thicken and lengthen eyelashes and Kybella® injections to get rid of the pocket of fat under the chin. 

Hilla Steinberg MD PLLC provides the finest medical and surgical eye care. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Throughout his life, Brett Sachse, MD, has been committed to hard work and going the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcomes. At the Surgical Consultants of Northern Virginia in Reston, Virginia, Dr. Sachse applies this work ethic to performing expert surgeries to patients of all ages. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries from anti-reflux surgery to laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

Always an outstanding student, Dr. Sachse was admitted to medical school while still in high school through a unique program offered by Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and MCP Hahnemann University (now Drexel University College of Medicine) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In just seven semesters, he earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at Wilkes University. He spent his final semester as a Guthrie Scholar, performing clinical research at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Sachse joined the U.S. Army through the Health Professions Scholarship program during his senior year of college. After completing his Doctor of Medicine and his surgical residency at MCP Hahnemann University, he became active duty, serving his country by performing surgeries for service people, military contractors, and others at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia, and during two deployments to Iraq. 

Outside of his practice, Dr. Saches enjoys spending time with his wife and five children.

Dr. Azuaje grew up in Venezuela where he attended Universidad Centroccidental in Barquisimeto, and completed a combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program and earned his Medical Degree in 1995. His post-graduate surgical training included an internship and residency in General Surgery at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, where he was a Chief Resident in 2003-2004. He completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive – Advanced Laparo-endoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Miami in 2005. In 2010, he completed a Master in Business Administration program at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN, and received his MBA degree. He also spent over 2 years at a prestigious Hernia Center doing exclusively hernias. During his career he has repaired over 2000 abdominal wall hernias, including inguinal, ventral, femoral and umbilical hernias, as well as many complex recurrent and incisional hernias.  Dr. Azuaje is a Diplomat of the American Board Surgery.

Premier General & Colorectal Surgery is a boutique-style practice specializing in patient-focused colorectal and general surgery in Shenandoah and Spring, Texas. Practice director Junuk Kim, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in advanced surgical approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Dr. Kim earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He went on to New York Medical College in Valhalla, to earn his medical degree. Dr. Kim completed a general surgery residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, New York, and also a two-year gastric cancer surgery fellowship at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea. He went on to complete subspecialty training at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. 

Premier General & Colorectal Surgery offers colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and various diagnostic tests for colorectal issues like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, rectal pain, and diverticulitis. 

Dr. Kim provides both in-office treatments and advanced surgical procedures to give his patients optimal results. He has earned a stellar reputation for making the most accurate clinical decisions and having a very low rate of surgical complications.

From irritating colorectal issues to life-threatening diseases, Premier General & Colorectal Surgery provides the best in effective personalized solutions. The office welcomes patients to call for an appointment or use the online scheduling feature anytime.

About Derek K. Paul, M.D., F.A.C.S

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General, laparoscopic, and oncological surgeon Derek K. Paul MD, FACS, provides compassionate and comprehensive care to patients at his practice in Vero Beach, Florida. He has worked in the community for 25 years and is highly rated at the national level.

Dr. Paul completed his undergraduate education at Boston College and the University of Miami, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Biology minor. He then attended New York Medical College, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Paul completed his internship and residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, and served as the Trauma Chief Resident, Vascular Chief Resident, and General Surgery Chief Resident.

Following his medical training, Dr. Paul has worked as both the Vice Chief and Chief of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (formerly known as Indian River Medical Center) in Vero Beach, Florida. He also presently works as a clinical assistant professor of general surgery at Florida State University College of Medicine.

Dr. Paul is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of its committee on applicants. In addition, he is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, and a member of the Florida Surgical Society, Indian River County Medical Society, and American Society of Breast Surgeons. 

Dr. Paul has been honored with Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. “Top Doctor” awards since 2008, Healthgrades Guide to America’s Top Doctors and Hospitals awards since 2008, and Consumer’s Research Council of America’s Top Surgeon award in 2010 and 2011. 

He has contributed his expertise to various publications on general surgery topics, including studies on laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. 

Dr. Paul is currently a practicing surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Grove Place Surgery Center and Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital.

Chunhua Lu, MD, PhD, brings a wealth of expertise to the Center for Women’s Health. She is honored and excited to assist all women of all ages in Sugar Land and Richmond, Texas, to enhance their health and wellness.

Dr. Lu began her educational journey at the Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China, where she earned both MD and Ph.D. degrees. She then completed Ob/Gyn residency training and worked as an attending physician at the third hospital of Peking University. Dr. Lu then moved to Houston to pursue her postdoctoral research fellowship training, initially at the breast cancer center at Baylor College of Medicine and subsequently at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. After this Dr. Lu decided to go back to her first love, which was direct patient care, specializing in women’s health. Dr. Lu completed Ob/Gyn residency training at the McGovern Medical School in Houston and Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York. Dr. Lu enjoys combining both her clinical expertise and in-depth academic knowledge of her specialty to provide individualized and compassionate care to women of all ages. Her clinical interests include prenatal care for both low and high-risk pregnancies, and comprehensive gynecological care spanning preventive, diagnostic and treatment services, this includes minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery, office procedures, infertility, and menopausal symptom management, et al. Dr. Lu is also a BioTE® certified provider, providing patients with excellent bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and guidance.

Research has been an important part of Dr. Lu’s professional life. She has co-authored numerous book chapters and many peer-reviewed articles in a wide range of medical publications. Dr. Lu is proud of her role in expanding the understanding of complex gynecologic issues.

In her spare time, Dr. Lu enjoys tennis, table tennis, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her very active family.

If you’re searching for a women’s health specialist who offers personalized care guided by the latest innovations in medical research and technology, schedule a time to meet with Dr. Lu to learn more about her approach to health and wellness.

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Pranay T. Ramdev, MD, FACS, is the founder and president of Vascular Interventional & Vein Associates (VIVA) in Vero Beach and Fort Pierce, Florida. Dr. Ramdev is a Harvard University fellowship-trained and board-certified vascular surgeon with over 20 years of experience offering unparalleled care. 

Dr. Ramdev received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire. He completed his training with a fellowship in vascular and minimally invasive endovascular surgery at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Before opening his medical practice on Florida's Treasure Coast, Dr. Ramdev was appointed to the faculty at the University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine as Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery. While there, he trained vascular surgery interns and residents. Dr. Ramdev also performed numerous vascular, endovascular, and vein procedures at Jackson Memorial Hospital — one of Florida's largest and busiest hospitals. 

Dr. Ramdev's extensive clinical experience includes all aspects of arterial and venous surgery, including minimally invasive/endovascular procedures. He specializes in open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms, endovascular treatment and bypass surgery for peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery surgery, and minimally invasive non-surgical treatment of varicose veins. 

Dr. Ramdev's skills and experience in minimally invasive vascular techniques have drastically reduced postoperative hospital stays and promoted faster recovery times for his patients. Some common vascular conditions that Dr. Ramdev treats include varicose veins, spider veins, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA).

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Richard S. Gordon, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, robotic/laparoscopic (or minimally invasive) surgeries, anti-reflux (or hiatal hernia) surgery, and other general surgical procedures. He brings over 20 years of experience to Advanced Surgical Associates of West Florida, with offices in Largo, Clearwater and Trinity, Florida. 

Dr. Gordon completed his medical school training at The University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, followed by his surgical residency and chief resident year at the Ottawa Hospital. He then completed his fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Fort Lauderdale. 

He specializes in minimally-invasive robotic surgery and is a proud member of Tampa Bay Surgical Group, LLC. 

Dr. Gordon is on staff at Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, and Largo Medical Center. He is involved in the residency teaching program at Largo Medical Center, educating future surgeons.

As a general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgeon, Dr. Gordon treats conditions and performs procedures related to general and bariatric surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric balloon placement, anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery (including LINX), gallbladder removal, appendectomy, hernia repairs, bowel and colon surgeries, hemorrhoidectomy, breast cancer surgery, skin lesion surgery, colonoscopy, and EGD.

He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal Canadian College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Society of Advanced Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and a fellow of the American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeons (ASMBS).

Matthew Hausenfluke, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at North Texas Foot & Ankle, which has locations in Dallas and Garland, Texas.  Dr. Hausenfluke has been serving the DFW area for over 25 years. 

Prior to founding North Texas Foot & Ankle, Dr. Hausenfluke spent several years practicing surgical foot and ankle reconstruction at the Foot and Ankle Institute at Monrovia, California, where he participated in the BAJA Project for Crippled Children, spending two years, off and on, serving children in clinics in and around the Mexicali, Mexico, area. During that period, Dr. Hausenfluke spent almost every weekend treating pediatric limb deformities with conservative care and surgical reconstruction. “I got to know the children so well,” comments Hausenfluke, “I could recognize their cries from another room. They were very special to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed my work there. There’s nothing like healing children.”

Dr. Hausenfluke also dedicated a great deal of time to third-world pediatric intervention through “Operation Footprint,” sponsored by the Rotary Club in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, where he volunteered his skills in the treatment of pediatric congenital limb deformities.

In January of 2005, Dr. Hausenfluke joined a medical team based out of Baylor hospital of Garland. The surgical mission performed 53 surgical procedures at the Predisan mission in Catacamas, Honduras.             

From 2005-2007, Dr. Hausenfluke led a medical team along with E3 ministries to the Amazon basin in South America. The team spent seven days going from river village to river village, establishing daily clinics to care for the needs of the Brazillian natives.  “I grew a new respect for those who live off the land, and I truly admire the people of the Amazon Basin.” 

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in biomedical science, Dr. Hausenfluke attended Des Moines University in Iowa, where he earned his doctorate in podiatry. He then began his residency at the Veteran’s Administration and Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. There he mastered his skills in the treatment of diabetic limb salvage and diabetes-associated ailments. Dr. Hausenfluke has said, “It is my sincerest desire to help heal my patients with as little discomfort and inconvenience as possible.”

Dr. Hausenfluke has a conservative perspective on treatment options and surgical intervention, which considers the patient’s entire body. “I try to achieve a more functional result with conservative treatment options and a heavy emphasis on biomechanics,” explains Hausenfluke. “This philosophy is very important in the patient’s daily activities, as well as in sports-related injuries.”

Dr. Hausenfluke is a native Texan from Abilene. In his spare time, he enjoys sports activities, including distance running, backpacking, cycling, and woodworking. Dr. Hausenfluke is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.