Ep. 293 - Alan Ng, DPM, FACFAS - President ACFAS, Fellowship Director

Dean's Chat hosts, Drs. Jensen and Richey, welcime the current American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons President, Dr. Alan Ng, to the podcast!This episode is sponsored by Bako Diagnostics - a leader in student, residency and physician education and hands on training!A Denver native, Dr. Alan Ng went to Chicago and Texas for his medical training and surgical fellowship, as well as a short stint in practicing podiatric surgery, before eventually moving back to his hometown to join Advanced Orthopedics. Dr. Ng specializes primarily in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery and Trauma. Outside of his own practice, he is heavily involved in the world of podiatric medicine, serving as a past President of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and is currently president elect American College of Foot and ankle Surgeons.Dr. Alan Ng is also heavily involved in designing surgical equipment and consulting for multiple surgical companies to enhance patient outcomes and to use new technology to improve surgical techniques. He currently consults and designs surgical devices for Stryker Foot and Ankle/Sports Medicine, Restore 3D, Orthosolutions, Medline Unite, Organogensis, Anika Orthopedics, Lifenet, Sinaptic, and Paragon 28/Additive Orthopedics.Education• Residency: Foot/Ankle Surgery/Fellowship – Harris County Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Houston, TX• Medical School: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL• Undergraduate Degree: University of Colorado, Boulder, COBoard Certifications• American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery – Reconstructive Rear Foot/Ankle Surgery and Foot SurgeryMemberships & Organizations• Continuous Certification Committee and Exam Oversight Committee- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery• Highlands-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Podiatric Surgical Residency Program (Committee Member)• Board of Directors, President - American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons• Fellowship Director – Rocky Mountain Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship• Residency Committee – Highlands/Presbyterian St. Luke’s Podiatric Surgical Residency ProgramInterests & Hobbies• Skiing• Golf• Martial Arts (Karate & Muay Thai Kickboxing)Ennjoy this conversation with a true leader in podiatric surgery!