Bradley B. Copple, D.P.M.
Omaha, NE 68114
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Employment
Miller Orthopedic Specialist, May 2013 - Present
Methodist Hospital Physician's Clinic, July 2009 - April 2013
Foot and Ankle Center/Department of Orthopedics
Residency Training
Yale University-New Haven Hospital/VA CT Health Care System, July
2006 - June 2009
Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident
< Served as part of a multidisciplinary team approach to limb salvage
by performing surgical procedures to correct deformities, repair
injuries, prevent amputation and improve function in diabetic and
vasculopathologic patients.
< Trained in the use of Ilizarov/external fixation for Charcot
reconstruction and plastic surgical management of chronic wounds.
< Trained in a vast array of elective forefoot and rearfoot
procedures to correct deformity and restore function.
Education
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 2006
Transferred August 2003
Class Rank 6/30
Becky Stills Memorial Scholarship, 2004-2005
Pi Delta National Honor Society
Teaching Assistant, Podiatric Biomechanics, Fall 2003
Teaching Assistant, Clinical Biomechanics and Surgery, Spring
2004
Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
August 2000 - September 2002
Merit Scholar Award, 2000-2002
Scholl College Student/Mentor Program
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, May 2000
Fellowship
Ilizarov Scientific Centre for Restorative Traumatology and
Orthopaedics, Kurgan, Russia
Fellowship, October 2008
Speaking Engagements
Certified Dermagraft/Wound Care Educator and Consultant
Courses
Multidisciplinary Limb Salvage Committee, June 2012
S.T.A.R. Ankle Replacement Training Program, February 2011
Arthrex Advanced Technique Course, February 2010
AO/ASIF Advanced Foot and Ankle Course, April 2009
ACFAS Complications Conference (Presenter), January 2009
Podiatric Surgery Conference; Hospital of Saint Rafael, February 2008
ACFAS Complications Conference, January 2008
KMI / American Surgical Endoscopic Workshop, November 2007
AO/ASIF Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Course, October 2007
Podiatric Surgery Conference; Hospital of Saint Rafael, February 2007
ACFAS Complications Conference, January 2007
Ossatron Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Certification, October 2006
Publications
Functional Results and Patient Satisfaction of First
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Utilizing Dual Crossed Screw
Fixation, Pending Publication
Macrodactyly: A Rare Congenital Disorder - Case Report, Pending
Publication
Clinical Research
The Effect of Topical Recombinant Human Vascular Endothelial Growth
Factor (Telbermin) for Induction of Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
The Effect of Protein Prenylation Inhibitors on Cytokine Receptor
Signaling.
Functional Foot Orthosis Effect on Calcaneal Alignment, Balance, and
External Torque Load on the Joints of the Lower Extremity.
Professional Memberships
American Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Nebraska Podiatric Medical Association
Board Qualifications
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part I, Passed July 2002
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part II, Passed July
2006
National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part III, Passed May
2008
Board Qualified in Foot Surgery
Board Qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery