ACFAS Regions

Midwest Region

Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin

Map of the US states with Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin highlighted to show the ACFAS Midwest RegionMidwest Region President

Adam E. Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS  
North Chicago, IL



Region Officers

Brian J. Burgess, DPM, FACFAS
Vice President
Joliet, IL

James H. Whelan, DPM, FACFAS
Secretary/Treasurer
Janesville, WI

Contact the Midwest Region 


Residency Director Mentors

Kimberly Bobbitt, DPM, FACFAS
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN

Randall L. Dei, DPM, FACFAS
Columbia St Mary's Hospital; Wheaton
Franklin, WI

 Contact the Mentors 

Midwest Region Meeting Attendee – Winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro   
04/21/26            

Congratulations to Donovan Perry, DPM, AACFAS who attended the Midwest Region meeting held in Las Vegas, Nevada during ACFAS 2026 and was the winner of an Apple Air Pods Pro.  The winner was selected from Midwest Region member attendees.

Adam Fleischer, DPM, FACFAS, Midwest Region President with Donovan Perry, DPM, AACFAS

ACFAS Regions Support NFAR
ACFAS proudly introduces the  – a groundbreaking clinical data registry created to provide foot and ankle surgeons with powerful insights into surgical outcomes, support evidence-based decision-making, and drive quality improvement across the specialty.

The success of NFAR relies on widespread participation, and the ACFAS Region Presidents Council is stepping up to help make that happen. In 2025, each ACFAS Region will support the launch of at least one new NFAR site - nine sites in total. Each selected site will receive first-year funding support covering the full $2,000 annual NFAR participation fee and $500 setup fee. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis within each Region.

Complete the  today and help shape the future of foot and ankle surgery.

Region Goals for 2026

  • Attend Region Presidents Council Meeting held during the Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV
  • Host ACFAS Midwest Region Meeting held during the Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV
  • ACFAS Midwest Region support of:
    • Posters and manuscripts presented at the Annual Scientific Conference in Las Vegas, NV
    • Research Grant program
    • National Foot and Ankle Registry (NFAR)
    • Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Student Club
    • Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Student Club
    • Region officer attendance at DMU Student Club event