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A podiatrist is a specialist devoted to the medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems.  Problems treated include fractures, sprains, infections, bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, heel pain, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses.  Our doctors have experience in all of these areas and are well qualified to help with your foot and and ankle needs.

Our staff include the following podiatrists:

                    

Troy D. Espiritu DPM, FACFAS            Edward J. Lopez DPM, FACFAS


Troy D. Espiritu DPM, FACFAS

Education:

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, DPM - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine 1987

  • B.S. - University of South Alabama 1997

 

Residency:

  • Podiatric Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH

  • Primary Podiatric Medicine, Park Medical Center, Columbus, OH

 

Certification/Special Training:

  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

  • Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomies (EPF)

  • Endoscopic and minimally invasive nerve decompression

  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery

 

Membership:

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery

  • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

  • American Podiatric Medical Association

  • Georgia Podiatric Medical Association

 

Other:

  • Recipient of the Wally Wiseman Surgical Excellence Award

  • Recipient of the Distinguished Podiatric Writing Award

  • Who's Who among students in American Universities and Colleges

  • Board member of local chapter of American Diabetes Association

  • Enjoys spending time with wife and four children

 


Edward J. Lopez DPM, FACFAS

Education:

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, DPM  - California College of Podiatric Medicine 1988

  • Masters in Podiatric Medical Education, CCPM 1989

  • B.S. Biological Sciences - San Francisco State University, 1984

 

Residency:

  • Podiatric Surgery, Kaiser Foundation Hospital 1990

  • Podiatric Surgery, West Covina Hospital 1989

 

Certification/Special Training:

  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

  • Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomies (EPF)

  • Endoscopic Decompression of Intermetatarsal Neuromas

  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS)

 

Membership:

  • American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery

  • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

  • American Podiatric Medical Association

  • Georgia Podiatric Medical Association

  • Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce

  • Better Business Bureau

 

Other:

  • Fluent in Spanish

  • Venue Manager of Road Courses including Olympic Marathons 1996 Olympic Centennial Games

  • Pi Delta National Honor Society

  • Avid runner and treats many runners in the Columbus area

  • Involved with  local Hispanic community

  • Board member of Columbus Chamber of Commerce

  • Executive Board of Hispanic Business Ourtreach Committee - Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce

  • Board Member Better Business Bureau

  • Board member of Columbus Track Club

  • Enjoys all sports, especially running and golf, sports fanatic of San Francisco Giants (Current Season Ticket Holder), and playing guitar and writing songs

 

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