Heather Perry
Fort Madison,IA
Summary
Board-certified Podiatrist with experience in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the foot, ankle and related body structures. Demonstrated ability to carry out surgical procedures, prescribe therapies, perform comprehensive examinations, and interpret X-rays and laboratory tests. Notable strengths include strong communication skills for patient education on preventive care, excellent manual dexterity for delicate operations, and commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Podiatrist
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
Fort Madison, IA
08.2012 - Current
- Conducted physical examinations of the feet and ankles, including range-of-motion testing, sensory testing, palpation, and gait analysis.
- Performed surgical procedures on the feet and ankles to correct deformities or treat conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, warts, heel spurs and neuromas.
- Prescribed medications for patients with infections or other medical conditions affecting the feet.
- Recommended therapeutic exercises to improve balance and strengthen muscles in the legs and feet.
- Instructed patients on proper hygiene practices to maintain healthy feet.
- Assessed patient progress during follow up visits and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on preventative care methods for maintaining healthy feet.
Education
DPM - Podiatry
SSM DePaul Health Center
St Louis, MO06-2012
DPM - Podiatry
Des Moines University
Des Moines, IA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE05-2004
Skills
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Diagnostic test analysis
- Wound care management
- Infection Control
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Surgical Techniques
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Surgery planning
- Podiatry diagnoses
- Local anesthesia administration
- Deformity treatment
Certification
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medicine
Accomplishments
- Medical Executive Committee, Ambulatory Division Chief
- Medical Leadership Council member
- Infection Prevention Committee member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Podiatrist
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
08.2012 - Current
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medicine
DPM - Podiatry
SSM DePaul Health Center
DPM - Podiatry
Des Moines University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Wayne State College
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