Meet Dr. Gonzalez.
My goal is to keep people moving without pain while they try to
stay active their entire lives.
517.853.8951
Memberships:
Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Professional Associate Member, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
Affiliations:
Staff, McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Center, Lansing, MI
Staff, Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI
Staff, Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, MI
Staff, Injury Clinic at Playmakers, Okemos, MI
Former Staff, Sparrow Wound & Hyperbaric Clinic, Lansing, MI
Former Staff, Ingham Regional Wound Care Center, Lansing, MI
Education:
Undergraduate: Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine,Chicago, Illinois - DPM
Residency Training: Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Previous Practice Experience:
Stines Podiatry Center - Lansing, Michigan
Chicago Foot Health Centers - Chicago, Illinois - Residency Training
Midtown Foot & Ankle Center - Chicago, Illinois - Residency Training
Publications:
"Malignant Melanoma Arising in the Setting of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: An Important Distinction From Epidermolysis Bullosa Nevus"
JAMA Dermatology, 2013 Sept Read it >>
"Regenerative Medicine: Urinary Bladder Matrix* assistance with High Risk Diabetic Limb Salvage"
Poster Presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Wound Healing Society, Dallas, TX, April, 2009
"The Next Generation: The Use of Basement Membrane and Extracellular Matrix containing Urinary Bladder Matrix* in the treatment of Chronic Venous Ulcerations"
Poster Presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Wound Healing Society, Dallas, TX, April, 2009
"The Modified Hohmann Osteotomy: an alternative joint salvage procedure for hallux rigidus"
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2004 Nov-Dec; 43(6):380-388 Read it >>
"Triple Arthrodesis Stabilization: a quantitative analysis of screws versus staple fixation in fresh cadaveric matched-pair specimens"
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 1998 Nov-Dec; 37(6):472-480 Read it >>
"Time Analysis for Screw Application: traditional lag technique versus self-tapping lag technique"
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 1997 Nov-Dec; 36(6):422-424 Read it >>
"Intraosseous Lipoma of the Calcaneus: a clinicopathologic study of three cases"
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, 1997 Jul-Aug; 36(4):306-310 Read it >>
"Time Analysis for Screw Application: traditional lag technique versus self-tapping lag technique"
Loyola University Chicago Orthopaedic Journal, 1997; VI:25-27
"Intraosseous Lipoma of the Calcaneus"
Loyola University Chicago Orthopaedic Journal, 1997; VI:28-31
Awards:
Gold Award - Midwest Podiatry Conference
National Post-Graduate Research Symposium - Lecture
"Modified Hohmann Osteotomy for treatment of Hallux Rigidus" - 2001
The Doctors Harold, Joel & Marc Feder Podiatric Orthopaedic Award
"Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction resulting in Adult Acquired Flatfoot" - 1996
Professional Activities:
Board-Certified Foot Surgeon | Expertise in Bunion Surgery
My practice is built on a foundation of extensive training in all aspects of reconstructive foot surgery, completed at a Level-I trauma center in downtown Chicago. As a Board-Certified Foot Surgeon, I specialize in advanced procedures, with a particular focus on bunion and hammertoe correction, providing comprehensive care from initial consultation to successful recovery.
While complex surgery is a cornerstone of my expertise, I equally enjoy providing fundamental podiatric care, including conservative treatment, ingrown toenail removal and diabetic foot management.
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Sports Medicine & Performance
I embrace the specialized challenges of treating runners and local athletes. I am committed to finding creative solutions, such as fabricating unique arch supports and paddings, to resolve foot problems and allow athletes to continue playing or running. This commitment extends to community involvement, including weekly volunteering at the Playmakers Injury Clinic, and I am fortunate to be able to assist athletes at Michigan State University and local high schools.
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Medical Education
I am privileged to give back to the medical community through education, frequently mentoring medical residents in my office and lecturing at medical schools and various medical conferences, including those at Michigan State University.
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About Myself:
I was raised in Livonia, Michigan and spent seven years in Chicago prior to moving to the Lansing Area. I have completed three full marathons and various half marathons and relays. I am an active pickup basketball player and even find time to assistant coach with the Haslett Girls Varsity Basketball team. My free time is spent playing & coaching basketball and traveling with my wife (Diane) and our four wonderful children (Alec, Jack, Sam & Lily).