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John S. Levin, D.P.M.

Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Levin graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in 1986, Magna Cum Laude. He completed a Residency in Reconstructive surgery of the Foot and Ankle at Doctors Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Levin has been in private practice since 1988 and specializes in Reconstructive surgery of the Foot and Ankle. He has extensive experience in trauma of the foot and ankle performing arthroscopy and reconstructive procedures that are minimally invasive for many foot and ankle problems.

Dr. Levin has a special interest and certification in limb salvage surgery including complex reconstructions of infections and failed surgery. He performs minimally invasive surgery such as ankle arthroscopy, endoscopic surgery for heel pain and Platelet Rich Plasma therapy for chronic conditions such as tendonitis, plantar fascitis and chronic pain syndromes.

He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Levin has been the Director of the Foot and Ankle Residency training program at JFK Medical Center for 16 years. He is a member of the Highlands Foot and ankle Institute, a non profit organization promoting education and advancement in foot and ankle surgery.

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Education
1982 – 1986 William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Degree: Bachelors of Science
Honors: Durlacher Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude
1979 – 1982 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Honors: Gold Key National Honor Society
Psi Chi Honor Society

Post - Graduate

1986 – 1988 Doctors Hospital of Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Degree: Two Year Surgical Residency in
Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery

Professional Experience

07/89 – Present Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County
Specialty: Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot & Ankle

Honors / Awards

1982 – 1986 William M. School College of Podiatric Medicine
Honors: Durlacher Honor Society Graduate,
Magna Cum Laude

Certification
  Board Certified in Podiatric Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

Licensure
  Florida
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical
Examiners

Hospital Affiliations

  JFK Medical Center – Atlantis, FL (Active)
Palms West Hospital – Loxahatchee, FL (Active)

Hospital Commitees

7/1/99–Current JFK Medical Center
Director of Foot & Ankle Surgical Training Program
2005-Current JFK Medical Center
Surgical Services Committee
7/1/05-6/30/06 JFK Medical Center
Medical Education/Library Committee
2/1/07- JFK Medical Center
Professional Education Committee
1991-1994 Palms West Hospital
Surgical Review Committee
1991 – 1994 Palms West Hospital
Operating Room Committee

Associations
 
  • Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
  • Michigan State Podiatry Association (Inactive)
  • Colorado State Podiatry Association (Inactive)
  • Member Council of Teaching Hospitals

Faculty Appointments

1999 – Current Director of Foot & Ankle Surgical Training Program
JFK Medical Center
  Chairman Resident Education Committee
JFK Medical Center
  Adjunct Clinical Professor
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
  Director of Foot & Ankle Surgical Training Program
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Rosalind Franklin University
William M. Scholl College of Pdiatric Medicine
Adjunct Clinical Facility
1994-1999 Member, Residency Training Committee
Wellington Regional Medical Center
1990-1991 Universal Medical Center, Plantation, Florida
Podiatric Residency Surgical Instructor
1988-1989 Member, Residency Training Committee
St. John Hospital Macomb Center

Presentations/Publications
1999 Talar Neck Fractures and Rates of Avascular Necrosis
Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
02/85 Lauge-Hansen Supination Adduction and Supination
Eversion – A Pictorial Display
First Ray Volume XI, Number 2
1985 Lauge-Hansen Pronation Adduction and Pronation
Eversion – A Pictorial Display
First Ray Volume XI, Number 3

Lectures
 

Highlands Presbyterian / St. Luke’s
Winter Meeting 2008

  • 15 Year Retrospective Analysis of The Crescentic Shelf Osteotomy
  Florida Podiatric Medical Association
2001 Annual Meeting & Convention
Region 9, June 2001
  • Management of Ankle Fractures
  Florida Podiatric Medical Association
SAM 2001, January 2001
  • Management of First Ray Osteomyelitis
  Saint John Hospital Surgical Seminar May 1989
  • Tarsal Coalitions The Biomechanics of Long Bone Injuries
 

Resident Lecture Series: JFK Medical Center

Wellington Regional Medical Center
Saint John Hospital Macomb Center
  • Biomechanics of Long Bone Injuries
  • Decision Making in Hallux Valgus Surgery
  • Hallux Valgus Surgery Distal Osteotomies
  • Complications in Hallux Valgus Surgery
  • Management of 1st Ray Osteomyelitis
  • Lesser Metatarsal Surgery
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Diagnosis
    and Management