VELIMIR R. PETKOV, DPM
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
A highly personable, competent foot and ankle specialist providing comprehensive medical, surgical
and wound care for all aspects of the lower extremity.
Superior diagnostic skills and treatment planning.
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Outstanding bedside manner – strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
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A team player – work in harmony with medical staff, administration and fellow podiatrists to
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ensure high quality medical attention consistent with organizational standard operating
procedures.
APPOINTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
June, 2012 – January,
Dr. Zlatin Ivanov, MD P.C., New York, NY
2015 Staff Podiatrist
Integrative Foot and Ankle Centers of Washington, Kirkland, WA January, 2012 – May,
2012
Staff Podiatrist
The Center for Wound and Burn Healing, West Orange, NJ January, 2009 – December, 2011
Staff Podiatric Surgeon
Surgical & consulting privileges at Saint Barnabas Medical Center
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Empire Medical Associates, P.C., Maplewood, NJ October, 2008 –
December, 2011
Staff Podiatric Surgeon
Surgical & consulting privileges at Hackensack University Medical Center and Clara Maass
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Medical Center
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PM&S 24) July, 2006 – June, 2008
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WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER, Affiliate of
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Brooklyn, NY
• Two Year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PM&S 24) focusing on foot surgery,
sports medicine, diabetic wound care and limb salvage
• Training conducted at several facilities: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, New York Hospital
of Queens and Flushing Hospital
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine June, 2006
ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
North Chicago, IL
• Member, Alpha Gamma Kappa Fraternity
• Member, Durlacher Honor Society
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
May, 2002
BOSTON COLLEGE
College of Arts and Sciences
Chestnut Hill, MA
• Major: Biology / Minor: Economics
• Member, Golden Key International Honor Society
• Member, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS
• Board Certified Wound Specialist Physician 2015 Present
American Board of Wound Management (ABWM)
• Fellow, American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS)
• Board Qualified in Foot Surgery 2009 Present
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)
• Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
• Board Qualified 2009 Present
American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM)
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Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (ACFAOM)
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
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Member, New York Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA)
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Member, New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society (NJPMS)
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LICENSES:
New York State
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New Jersey State
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Florida State
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
• North American Center for Continuing Medical Education September, 2014
Wound Certification Prep Course – Long Island, NY
• The Podiatry Institute March, 2014
Forefoot and Rearfoot Cadaver Surgery Course – Decatur, GA
• HarvardX: PH207x Health in Numbers January, 2013
Quantitative Methods in Clinical & Public Health Research
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Volunteer, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) 2013 –
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Present
Volunteer, American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2011 – Present
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Member, New York City Medical Reserve Corps (NYC MRC) 2008 – Present
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INTERESTS:
Entertaining family & friends at home, dining out, cinematography, photography, travelling, sports.
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