Physicians

All professionals at Northern Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

Dr. Marc D. Dolce

Dr. Marc D. Dolce is board certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Marc's professional interests are in the area of diabetic limb salvage surgery as well as reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He has lectured on a multitude of surgical topics at the local and national level and has published journal articles including: The use of Distal Symes Amputation in the treatment of onychopathy. He has also authored a chapter in Principle and Practice of Podiatric Medicine: Complications in Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Marc graduated, cum laude, from Bowling Green State University in 1992 with a B.S. in Biology. He is a 1999 graduate from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his foot and ankle surgical residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Dr. Marc’s academic and clinical appointment include: Former Associate Professor of Surgery, Ohio College Of Podiatric Medicine -Cleveland Ohio; Chairman Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic; Assistant Clinical Professor, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Chief of Staff and Co-Director Wound Healing Institute - Fisher Titus Medical Center; Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery; Fellow American College of Foot and ankle Surgery.

Dr. Marc is a native of Sandusky, Ohio and a 1987 graduate of Perkins High School. He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, boating, fishing and has a special interest in sixties muscle cars. Dr. Marc loves to travel and reconnect with his Sicilian roots and culture.

Dr. Kareem R. Dolce

Dr. Kareem R. Dolce is board qualified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Areas of specialty include forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, diabetic wound care and pediatric foot conditions.

Dr. Kareem Dolce graduated from Michigan State University – Lyman Briggs Honors College – B.S. Human Biology. She received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Kareem completed an extensive three-year residency in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery – Department of Veteran’s Affairs Wade Park Louis Stokes Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Kareem is originally from Troy, Michigan. She is married to Dr. Marc D. Dolce and together they have three boys. Dr. Kareem loves spending time with her family – including two dogs – enjoys outdoor activities and baking in her free time. Dr. Kareem is an avid runner rooting her passion for the treatment of sports and running related injuries.

Dr. Nicholas A. Brown

Dr. Nicholas A. Brown is board certified in Foot Surgery by the America Board of Podiatric Surgery. His professional interests include advanced diabetic wound care techniques and treatments as well as reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Brown has multiple publications including: "Differentiating between benign and malignant bone tumors" Podiatry Today January 2011.

Dr. Brown is a 1999 graduate of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed residency programs at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York and St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Missouri. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Brown was previously employed with Cleveland Clinic in Wooster where he was awarded “Best Practice Award for Outstanding Patient Satisfaction”.

Dr. Brown is originally from Wooster Ohio. He is married with two children with whom he enjoys attending sporting events at The Ohio State University. Dr. Brown also enjoys traveling and deep-sea fishing.