LAS VEGAS, (February 28, 2017)- John Steinberg, DPM, FACFAS, took office today as president-elect of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of more than 7,400 foot and ankle surgeons, during the ACFAS 75th Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas.
The ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, the largest educational meeting for foot and ankle surgeons in the US, draws attendees from around the world to discuss the most current techniques and technology for treatment of deformities, diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle.
"It is an honor to influence the future of the foot and ankle surgery profession by continuing my service on the ACFAS Board of Directors in an officer role," said Dr. Steinberg. "In this capacity, I will be directly involved in supporting our members' interests and advancing the skills and competency of foot and ankle surgeons to improve podiatric health for patients."
Dr. Steinberg is the co-director of the Center for Wound Healing and the director of the Diabetic Limb Salvage Research Fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is board-certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Steinberg is also a professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery in Washington, DC.
Dr. Steinberg holds a podiatric medical degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, and completed his residency at Inova Fairfax Podiatric Surgical Residency Program in Fairfax, Virginia. He then completed a diabetic foot-limb salvage fellowship with the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Steinberg frequently lectures on foot and ankle surgery internationally, and his research has been published in numerous journals and textbooks. He has directed the creation of live surgical case videos and participates in ACFAS educational programs.
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