SMITHA MANTHA, DPM
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Residency
The Mt. Sinai Hospital Chicago and North Chicago VA, IL
Level 1 trauma center with management of heavy volume of inpatients & clinic. Also multiple sports medicine rotations at the Great Lakes FHCC treating active Navy personnel
Exceeded minimum volume requirements
Kern Residency at Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital, MI
7/2010-6/2011
Primary participation in a range of elective surgical procedures and management of a busy outpatient clinic with a large emphasis in wound care and an ancillary rotation with a nationally renowned interventional cardiologist.
The Mt. Sinai Hospital, Queens, NY
7/2009-6/2010
Managed a large indigent inpatient population with a concentration on wound care. Outside rotations include pathology, radiology, dermatology, general surgery, internal medicine, and vascular intervention.
Education
Barry University
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
5/2009
University of Texas at Austin
B.S. Human Development and Family Science
12/2004
Publications and Projects
Mantha S, Goodwin B. “Case report: Rheumatoid Nodule Mimicking an Interdigital Neuroma”. PRESENT- Residency Insight 17 November 17, 2010 <http://www.podiatricresidency.com/>
Clubfoot correction fellowship, Halifax, NS, Canada
5/2011
International pediatric orthopods convene in picturesque Halifax to give a hands on course on diagnosis and management of pediatric and delayed clubfoot.
International External Fixator Symposium, San Antonio, TX
12/2010
Morning lectures and afternoon cadaver labs combine to afford a comprehensive review and discussion on theoretical uses and practical application of external fixators and plastic surgery techniques to aid in limb salvage
Vilex Mini Surgical Fellowship, New York, NY
9/2009- 4/2010
An opportunity to practice dissection and surgical techniques on sawbones and cadavers using foot and ankle implants and surgical products with the aid of the top podiatric surgeons from around the nation
Presentations
Case presentation and discussion: DVT prophylaxis following foot and ankle surgery
3/2011
Case presentation of patient status post lateral ligament repair with development of DVT and PE
Literature review and Discussion: When is it appropriate to use DVT prophylaxis?
Case report: Chronic Achilles rupture in a Diabetic Patient
1/2011
Review of literature and journal club presentation of surgical correction with Flexor Digitorum Longus transfer
EXPOSED: A Review of Open Fractures
10/2009
Diagnosis and treatment of open fractures and trauma
The Central Metatarsals
7/2009
An anatomic and surgical review
Under Pressure: Lis Francs fracture with compartment syndrome
4/2009
A case presentation and review of diagnosis and management of Lis-francs fractures/dislocations and compartment syndrome
The Bad Seed: Scaring your patients into the nicotine patch
12/2008
The effect of smoking on bone and wound healing
Certifications and Licensures
Board Qualified: American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Certified: National Board of Podiatric Medicine Examiners
Part III - PM lexis, 2011
Part II, 2009
Part I, 2007
Active Skills:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Languages
English – Fluent
Spanish – Intermediate fluency
Telugu- Intermediate fluency
Personal Interests
Photography, Travel, Indian classical dancing
References
Nicolas Anderson, DPM
Consulting Attending, North Chicago VA
1226 West Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607
James Hong, DPM
Consulting Attending, North Chicago VA
Bone and Joint Specialist, P.C
9001 Broadway Ave
Merilliville, IN 46410
Paul Lucas, DPM, FACFAS
Director of Resident education
Mount Sinai Hospital of Chicago/ North Chicago VA
1108 South Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60608
Kyle Sundblad, DPM, FACFAS
Director of Resident Education
KERN Residency at Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital
21230 Dequindre Rd
Warren, MI 48091
Jeffery Schwalb, DPM, DABPOPPM
Attending
Kern residency at Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital
21647 Ryan Road
Warren, MI 480912
Steven M Yager, DPM, FACFAS
Clinical Instructor of Surgery Department of Orthopedics
Mount Sinai Hospital
Director, New York Foot and Ankle Institute
164 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016