Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Dr. Patrick Burns to Dean's Chat!
Dr. Burns earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with honors in biological sciences. He then graduated summa cum laude from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He returned to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his surgical residency, and joined the Foot and Ankle Division of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopedic Surgery where he worked for 17 years before recently joining West Virginia University Medicine as part of their foot and ankle reconstructive team.
Join us as we discuss all things podiatric medicine as we talk with Dr. Burns about his experience educating students, residents and fellows. He has written and lectured extensively regarding External fixation and Charcot neuroarthropathy as well as issues related to the diabetic foot. Tune in as we discuss his Fellowship in Kurgan Russia as well as his role as Co-Chair of the International External fixation Symposium.
Dr. Burns also participates in local, state, and national committees and associations and has been named to the “Most Influential” DPM’s across the country twice and has been given the “Distinguished Service Award” by the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association for his work in education. He is considered a thought leader within the profession and has served in various leadership positions including medical director for UPMC Mercy Hospital. Listen in, as he describes the importance of relationship building and how trying to be 1% better each day can translate into future opportunities.
Dr. Burns is board certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Burns is the Associate Editor of the surgical section of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Clinics of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the Foot and Ankle Specialist He also has served on the editorial board of several other publications including UpToDate, and functioned as the Editor in chief for Diabetic Foot and Ankle. His interests include complex foot and ankle deformity and preservation techniques. He has extensive experience with complex foot and ankle surgery, revision surgery, trauma and fracture care, Charcot neuroarthropathy and limb preservation.
https://wvumedicine.org/wheeling/education/podiatric-medicine-and-surgery-residency/
https://www.abfas.org/residents
https://www.aofoundation.org/aona