Dr. Sean T. Grambart Installed as President of National Surgical Society

Austin, Texas, February 12, 2016 - Sean T. Grambart, DPM, FACFAS, is now the 65th President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a national association of more than 7,200 foot and ankle surgeons. Dr. Grambart was recently installed as president during ACFAS' Annual Scientific Conference in Austin.

The 74th Annual ACFAS 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.

"At ACFAS, our vision is clear: we are committed to advancing the foot and ankle surgery profession by being the preeminent source of knowledge," said Dr. Grambart. "I am honored to work closely with the College again this year to advance professional and educational opportunities for foot and ankle surgeons. Together, we will continue to improve patient outcomes."
 
Dr. Grambart practices at the Carle Physician Group and Foundation Hospital, Department of Surgery, in Champaign, Illinois. He is board-certified in both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is also a clinical instructor in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dr. Grambart holds a podiatric medical degree from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his residency at Northwest Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Swedish Medical Center, in Seattle, as well as a trauma and reconstruction fellowship at Klinik für Unfall und Wiederherstellungschirurgie Universitätsklinikum Carl-Gustav-Carus in Dresden, Germany. He is also a frequent presenter and instructor at podiatric medical and surgical conferences nationwide and a published author.

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