Osteoarthritis of Foot near Tamarac, FL

Biography: Dr. Nicole Dabul, DPM is a Podiatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Margate, FL. Dr. Nicole Dabul, DPM is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Shawn Norris, DPM is a Podiatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Coral Springs, FL. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Shawn Norris, DPM is affiliated with HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.

Biography: Dr. MacGill is board certified by The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, the latter of which is only achieved by a fraction of the current practicing foot and ankle surgeons in the country. Dr. MacGill is one of a handful of surgeons in the Tri-county area currently performing total ankle replacement with preoperative computerized tomography (CT) -guided navigation and custom cutting guides: a technological evolution that enhances implant position and ultimate longevity of the new joint. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and has volunteered and served as the Chair of the Consumer Education Committee for many years. He currently serves as the Southeast Region President of ACFAS which oversees Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico. A native of Florida, Dr. MacGill grew up in Tampa and attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. He majored in Pre-Medical studies and minored in Sociology, earning his Bachelor of Science degree with honors. He then attended The William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in the top 10th percentile of his class and matched with his first choice for residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida; a top-tier foot and ankle surgical residency in Florida by case volume and diversity. During his residency, he completed numerous additional surgical training courses with an emphasis on adult and pediatric reconstructive surgery, external fixation, ankle arthroscopy, lower extremity trauma, and diabetic limb salvage. In 2007, Dr. MacGill was selected for the prestigious AO International Trauma Fellowship with Sigvard Hansen, Jr., MD, Chairman Emeritus-Orthopedics at the University of Washington's School of Medicine. Dr. MacGill completed his fellowship in the spring of 2009, gaining additional training in total ankle replacement as well as complex Charcot foot and ankle reconstruction.Dr. MacGill is the Director of the Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program at Northwest Medical Center in Margate, FL and previously served as Assistant Director and Research Director for the Bethesda Health Foot and Ankle Surgery residency program in Boynton Beach, FL. He participates in weekly didactic lectures, surgical grand rounds, journal club meetings, and cadaver lab workshops with the residents and students. He has also published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, given award-winning case presentations at state scientific meetings, presented numerous scientific research posters and lectured at both state and national conferences. Dr. MacGill is also a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) by The American Board of Wound Management and treats problematic lower extremity wounds both in the office and at the Broward Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center in Coral Springs, FL. The center achieved the "Center of Distinction" award for the 8th consecutive year and the "Center of Excellence" award for the 6th consecutive year. Both awards are given for exceeding benchmarks for healing and patient satisfaction. Furthermore, Dr. MacGill is a member in good standing with the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Florida Podiatric Medical Association, and is a former officer of the Palm Beach County Podiatric Medical Association. In his spare time Dr. MacGill enjoys running, cycling, participating in triathlons, softball, golf and going to the beach with his wife and two children.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Troiano, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Tamarac, FL. He is 67 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Christopher Troiano, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We welcome you to our practice and strive to meet your needs! Whether you are here for heel pain, a traumatic injury or routine nail care, you are in good hands. Associated Foot and Ankle Care provide doctors and other health professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Linn specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive knee and shoulder surgery. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and reconstructive surgery at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center, serving as assistant team physician to the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Care Philosophy: My goal to assure that my patients have a clear understanding about their condition. If my patients fully understand and can see what I see, then they will be more involved and proactive in their treatment plan and will improve in the appropriate amount of time.

Biography: Dr. Neil Strauss, DPM is a Podiatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Tamarac, FL. He has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Neil Strauss, DPM is affiliated with HCA Florida University Hospital and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Roby Abraham is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in adult hip and knee reconstruction. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate in New York and his advanced training in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Florida. Dr. Abraham went to medical school at the prestigious Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, BS/MD 7-year program. The program has a core initiative in preventative care, which is synonymous with Dr. Abraham's goal of providing mutli-disciplinary approaches for hip and knee arthritis starting with collaborations with primary care physicians.Dr. Abraham's clinical expertise involves hip and knee arthritis, failed/painful hip and knee replacements, sports related injuries, and fractured bones. Dr. Abraham believes in providing an individualized approach to each patient's condition, considering their social factors, current disabilities and expected outcomes. Treatment without surgery is the first option for most conditions. After appropriate nonoperative treatment a wide variety of operative interventions are offered for each condition. These procedures are explained in detail with the patient and their family as active participants in the discussion.Coactive patient education, where the patient takes ownership of their health and the information given to them is another aspect of Dr. Abraham's practice that he believes improves outcomes. Fostering an environment where patients have direct access to information on their condition and surgeries result in patient's knowing how to manage and cope with their surgical or nonsurgical treatments. Furthermore, this information is presented in ways that patients can easily access whether it is by computer, translators or mobile devices.Technology and research are important tools that not only benefit patient education but can also be used to diminish complications and inefficiency. The areas where Dr. Abraham has a passion in further researching are: DVT/PE protocols, infection prevention, epidural anesthesia program/Postop pain control/icing program, PT and social work video conference meetings with patients to streamline postop patient disposition including Home PT, DME supplies.Dr. Abraham uses robotic assistance for his primary knee and hip replacements as it augments and objectifies intraoperative goals and parameters. With robotic surgery, Dr. Abraham can verify and check the appropriate position of implants and precision of cuts to within a millimeter. Limb alignment, implant position, and soft tissue balancing are important parameters that are now measurable intraoperatively through robotic surgery.