PRIVATE PRACTICE – JULY 2015 – PRESENT

710 Governors Ave Orlando, FL 32808
Specializing in podiatric medicine and surgery of the forefoot and rearfoot: dermatology, foot and ankle pathologies, sports medicine, bony deformities, nail care, diabetic routine foot exams, pediatric deformities, and trauma of the foot and ankle.

POST GRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING

Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, Florida July 2012 –July 2015

Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program with Added Credential in ReconstructiveRearfoot/Ankle Surgery Multifaceted podiatric and surgical residency program, with a focus on the most common ailments, of the foot and ankle. Diverse experiences at multiple outpatient medical clinicsand private offices. Surgical training at outpatient surgical centers including Miami LakesSurgery Center, Surgical Park Center, Bayside Ambulatory Center, South Florida Surgery Center, Surgery Center of Weston, and Weston Outpatient Surgery Center.

Chief Resident July 2014 – July 2015

Supervising and coordinating residents (PGY1s, PGY2s, and PGY3s) in clinical and
surgical settings. Supervising, teaching and coordinating Podiatric Medical Students and
Externs.Liaison to the Graduate Medical Education Department for both residents and medical students.

FELLOWSHIP 10/14

Completion of Dermatology and Pathology fellowship offered by Bako Pathology Services.Alpharetta, GA

EDUCATION

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine Graduated: 4/12
Miami Shores, FL
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
GPA: 3.5

Florida A&M University Graduated: 12/06
Tallahassee, FL
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Pre-Med

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

5/01 Dr. Phillips Hospital volunteer, Orlando, Fl
4/08, 4/09 Relay for life volunteer, Barry University
9/09 Feeding the homeless, Miami, Fl
10/09 Good Samaritan Church, Homestead, Fl
-Performed A.B.I. Doppler on walk in patients
-Performed monofilament testing for sensation
10/12 Community Health Education, YMCA South Miami, Fl
9/13 Community Health Fair, North Miami Beach, Fl

ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES

Asian Pacific-Islander Association of Podiatric Students Member
-Salem Medical Instruments Representative: Supplied the freshman class of 2014/2015withanatomy lab instruments kits
Class of 2012 Parliamentarian,Fall of 2009
Alpha Gamma Kappa Podiatric Fraternity
Barry University Radiology Club member
Barry University Surgery Club member
Students Association of Pharmacists member
Student National Medical Association member
American Podiatric Medical Student Association member
Sports Medicine Club member
Florida Podiatric Medical Student Association

CERTIFICATION

7/10 – NBPME part one passing score
6/14 – AHA-ACLS certification
1/15 – AHA-PALS certification
6/14 – AHA-BLS certification
1/12 – NBPME part two passing score
5/13 – NBPME part three passing score
8/13 – Current Florida State Podiatric Medical Licensure
9/14 – Laser Safety and Biophysics of Laser Applications
1/15 – DEA License
7/15  – American Board of Podiatric Medicine Qualified

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

• 6/09 – 7/09  – Malik, J., Kaghazchi, K., Schottenstein, J., and Williams, A. “Blowing Hot 
 and Cold: A Study of the Effects of external temperature Modification on Respiration Rate, Tidal Volume, Minute Ventilation, and Oxygen 
 Consumption”. Dr. Sanjay Sesodia Ph. D. Associate Professor, Barry 
 University.

• 1/11 – 2/11 – Malik, J., Zuska, M., and Hayes, G., “Glucocorticosteriods and the Negative Effects on Tissues”. Dr. Jacqueline S. Buchman DPM, Barry Univesity.

• 5/13-10/13 – Review of IV and Oral Antibiotic Utilization in the Hospital.

Current Management of Infections: Focus on Skin-Soft Tissue
Research conducted to analyze and describe antibiotic utilization patterns and cost of carein patients transitioned to oral antibiotics and those who continued IV antibiotics for thetreatment of pneumonia and skin-soft tissue infections (SSTI).

LANGUAGES

English: Fluent
Urdu: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent

CONTINUING MEDIAL EDUCATION

09/12 Medisurg Cadaver Lab, Miami, Fl
01/12 Scientific and Management Seminar (SAM), Orlando, Fl
02/12 ACFAS Scientific Conference, Orlando, Fl
10/13 Wright Medical Cadaver Lab, Tampa, Fl
01/13 Scientific and Management Seminar (SAM), Orlando, Fl
02/13 ACFAS Scientific Conference, Orlando, Fl
07/14 Larkin Health Sciences Institiute-International Surgical Anatomy, Miami, Fl
08/14 Wright Medical Cadaver Lab, Miami, Fl
09/14 Second Annual Foot and Ankle Symposium, Miami, Fl
11/14 Endoform Lecture, Miami, Fl
11/14 Stryker Cadaver Lab, Miami, Fl
1/15 Scientific and Management Seminar (SAM), Orlando, Fl

REFERENCES

Christopher Blanco, DPM
Larkin Community Hospital, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program
Program Director of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
701 NW 57th Ave
Suite 320
Miami, FL 33126
Phone: 305-264-2632
Fax: 305-266-2274
Cjblancodpm@hotmail.com

Ray Kim, DPM
Larkin Community Hospital
Attending Physician
9692 Pines Blvd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Phone: 954-435-8644
Fax: 954-435-8809
raypod@aol.com

Phu Nguyen, DPM
Mercy Hospital
Attending Physician
3661 South Miami Ave
Suite 309
Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (305) – 854 – 6600
Fax: (305) 854 9777
hoangphudpm@hotmail.com

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