All our professionals at Eastover Foot & Ankle maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
Biographical Information:
Undergraduate College:
SUNY at Stony Brook, Long Island, NY
Degree: B.S. in Biochemistry
Podiatric Medical School:
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Degree: D.P.M. (Graduated with Honors)
Residency:
Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, NY
Affiliate of Cornell University Medical College and New York Hospital
Focus: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Practice:
Eastover Foot and Ankle; Charlotte, N.C. 1994-Present
Board Certified:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Medical Associations:
North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society
American Podiatric Medical Association
Diplomat, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Professional Interests:
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Sports Medicine
Personal Information:
Married with three children
interests include: running, soccer, fishing and eBay
Biographical Information:
Undergraduate College:
Appalachian State University
Degree: B.S. in Biology
Podiatric Medical School:
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Degree: D.P.M. (Graduated with Honors)
Residency:
Mercy Regional Medical Center / Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hospital System Cleveland, OH
Focus: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Practice:
Eastover Foot and Ankle; Charlotte, N.C.
Joined 2019
Board Eligible:
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Medical Associations:
North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society
American Podiatric Medical Association
Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Professional Interests:
Foot and Ankle Surgery including bunion correction, flatfoot reconstruction and diabetic wounds
Personal Information:
Married with one son
Interests include: Hiking, camping, fishing, walking my dogs, football, basketball, and baseball
Biographical Information:
High school:
Kaplan College Prep School
Valedictorian
Undergrad:
Villanova University
Division 1 Tennis, Scholar Athlete
B.S. in Biology
Graduated with Honors
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Podiatric Medical College:
California School of Podiatric Medicine
DPM, Graduated with Honors
Surgical Residency:
VA New Mexico/Kaiser Sacramento
Chief Resident 3rd year
Focus: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Practice:
Eastover Foot and Ankle; Charlotte, N.C.
Joined August 2021
Boards:
American Board of Podiatric Medicine Certified
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
North Carolina Podiatric Licensure National Boards
Podiatric Medical Exam Part I, II, III
Medical Associations:
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
Alpha Gama Kappa Podiatric Fraternity (AGK)
Professional Interests:
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Sports medicine & surgery, Diabetic foot care, Bunions, Hammertoes
Personal Information:
Married with 1 Child, 2 rescue dogs, and 2 rescue cats. Interests include: Tennis, competitive running, hiking, baseball, art, music, and weekends with the family
Biographical Information:
Undergraduate College:
Albright College, Reading, PA (cum laude)
Podiatric Medical School:
Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL (summa cum laude)
Surgical Residency:
Broad Street Hospital and Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Affiliations:
Diplomat, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Diplomat, The American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
Board Certified:
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Medical Associations:
North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society
American Podiatric Medical Association
Diplomat, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Professional Career:
Moved to Charlotte in 1985 to practice with Lee D. Abernathy, Jr. DPM. Started Eastover Foot And Ankle when Dr. Abernethy retired in 1988.
Professional Interests:
Heel Pathology
Hallux Valgus
Reconstructive Forefoot Surgery
Comprehensive Care of the Diabetic Foot
Personal Information:
Married
interests include: literature (Post-modernist), music (blues, brit-pop), poetry and chess
Biographical Information:
Undergrad:
Pace University
Medical School:
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Major:
Biology
Minor:
Chemistry
Surgical Resident: South Nassau Communities Hospital
(Chief Resident in 3rd year)
Boards:
American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Diplomat
North Carolina Podiatric Licensure National Boards
Podiatric Medical Exam Part I, II, III
Medical Associations:
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society
Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
Professional interests:
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Diabetic Foot Education, Lower Extremity Vein Care, Aesthetics in Podiatry
Personal Info:
Married with 2 children. Interests include golf, tennis and health care advocacy and policy,
Matthews Office
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday:
Closed
Charlotte Office
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday:
Closed