Podiatry News
Congratulations to Dr. Lavery, ranked #2 in top researchers/authors in the world on diabetic foot osteomyelitis
January 8, 2026
We are proud to share that Dr. Lawrence A. Lavery ranks among the top 10 most productive authors worldwide in diabetic foot osteomyelitis research. His work has significantly advanced evidence-based approaches to limb preservation and infection management, reinforcing our institution’s role as a leader in podiatric and orthopaedic innovation. The publication titled “Research status and […]
UT Health San Antonio host free diabetic foot health screenings
February 14, 2025
Meet Dr. Kimberly Barron, DPM
July 24, 2024
Dr. Kimberly Barron stands as a dedicated advocate for foot and ankle health, bringing forth a wealth of expertise and compassionate care to her practice. As a native of Texas, she completed her undergraduate degree at Baylor University before going on to complete podiatric medical school at Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed […]
Meet Dr. Ian Barron, DPM
July 24, 2024
Dr. Ian Barron, a podiatric surgeon, completed his residency training at The Ohio State University and has since dedicated himself to advancing the field of foot and ankle surgery. As a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, he is board-certified […]
Podiatry Fellow Receives First and Second Place for Research at State Meeting
October 12, 2023
Dr. Craig Verdin, currently a PGY5 fellow in Amputation Prevention and Research, in the Division of Podiatry at UTHSCSA received the First and Second place awards for research abstract at the Texas Podiatric Medical Association Conference in Irving, TX. Dr. Verdin completed a fellowship in diabetic limb salvage at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington […]
David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD Honored with Leadership Award at UT Conference December 3, 2022
February 17, 2023
UTHSCSA fellowship alumnus and former faculty member David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD received the inaugural Lawrence B. Harkless Leadership Award from UT at the Great Debates & Updates Diabetic Foot Conference. “Today we honor two great leaders in the diabetic foot,” said co-chair Dr. Lee C. Rogers, “Lawrence […]
Date Set for 15th Annual International External Fixation Symposium January 3, 2022
February 17, 2023
The 15th Annual International External Fixation Symposium (IEFS) will take place in person on March 11-12, 2023 at UT Health San Antonio’s Long Medical School campus. The course director is Collin Pehde, DPM and will cover 2 engaging days of didactic, dry lab, and cadaver lab. This year will focus on the fundamentals of external […]
Inaugural Great Debates & Updates Diabetic Foot Conference Held in San Antonio December 5, 2022
February 17, 2023
The Inaugural Great Debates & Updates Diabetic Foot (GDUDF) Conference was held December 3-4 on the Riverwalk in San Antonio. The conference attracted nearly 300 participants and celebrated the 50th anniversary of the podiatry residency program at UTHSCSA. The conference focused on the multidisciplinary team approach to […]