Program Director:
Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Other Program Faculty:
Michelle Anania, DPM, FACFAS
Gregory Blasko, DPM, FACFAS
John Chiaro, DPM, FACFAS
Robert Debiec, DPM, FACFAS
Kenneth J. Emch, DPM, FACFAS
Ramy Fahim, DPM, FACFAS
Thomas Groner, DPM
Mark Smesko, DPM, FACFAS
Recent Post Graduate Fellows:
2026-2027: Wyatt Thielman, DPM, AACFAS
2025-2026: Alexandra Anain, DPM, AACFAS
2024-2025: Bennett King, DPM, AACFAS
Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgical Fellowship – NOMS Ankle & Foot Care Centers
8175 Market St.
Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: (330) 629-8800
Fax: (330) 758-4914
Email: ld5353@aol.com
Program Information:
nomshealthcare.com
Program Video
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Number of Positions:
One
Duration:
One year
Program Start and End Dates:
August 1–July 31
Application Deadline:
August 1
Program Application
ACFAS Standard Fellowship Application Form
Stipend:
$75,000; benefits provided
Position Location:
Youngstown, Ohio
Research Requirements:
- Produce two publications
- Quality research projects during fellowship year
Program Summary/Training Goals:
- This one-year foot and ankle fellowship position is under the direction of Lawrence A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS, and offers an in-depth approach to foot and ankle reconstruction, including Charcot reconstruction and total ankle joint replacement and muscle and tissue transfers for complex diabetic limb salvage.
- The fellow will be exposed to significant surgical cases involving the forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot, diabetic foot reconstruction, ankle joint fusion/replacement, Ilizarov external fixation technique and peripheral nerve release procedures for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
- The fellow will participate in lower extremity research studies and will be expected to produce two publications and quality research projects during the fellowship year.
- The fellow will attend routine cadaver workshops.
- The Fellow will have access to cadaver labs.
- Dr. DiDomenico is also the residency director at East Liverpool City Hospital. The fellow will be actively involved in teaching the residents at this program.
Post Graduate Fellows History:
2023-2024: Hannah Abigail, DPM, AACFAS
2022-2023: Remi Minh Khang Le, DPM, FACFAS
2021-2022: John Martucci, DPM, FACFAS
2020-2021: Henry Spingola, III, DPM, FACFAS
2019-2020: Derek Ley, DPM, FACFAS
2018-2019: Ajay Ghai, DPM, FACFAS
2017–2018: Ashley Mychak, DPM, FACFAS
2016–2017: Zachary Flynn, DPM, FACFAS
2015–2016: Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS
2014–2015: Frank Luckino, III, DPM, FACFAS
2012–2013: Ramy Fahim, DPM, FACFAS
2011–2012: Nikolay Gatalyak, DPM
2010–2011: Albert Giagnacova, III, DPM, AACFAS
2008–2009: Laurence Z. Cane, DPM, FACFAS
2007–2008: Kwame Williams, DPM
2006–2007: Damieon Brown, DPM
2005–2006: Anthony Haro, III, DPM, FACFAS