Mr. Stephen John Frania DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
7482 Center Street 100 Mentor OH, 44060About
Dr. Stephen Frania is a podiatrist practicing in Mentor, OH. Dr. Frania is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the lower leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Frania diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet, ankles and lower leg. Dr. Frania specializes in reconstructive surgery and limb deformity correction as well as peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Frania has been involved in Sports Medicine over the years treating athletes of all ages, including High School and collegiate athletes. Foot and ankle Specialists of Ohio currently treats and are the team Physicians for 5 area high schools. He is also one of a select few Foot and Ankle Surgeons skilled in Ankle Replacement Surgery. He treats patients of all ages and always puts the patient first.
Education and Training
Medical School - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
American Professional Wound Care Association
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Fellowship Director Foot and Ankle Reconstruction and Deformity Correction Fellowship 2011 - 2018
Treatments
- Ankle Arthroscopy, Arthritis, Foot Problems And More
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- American Microsurgical Orthoplastic Society
Areas of research
Lower Extremity Limb Salvage, Muscle Flaps and Orthoplastic Procedures, Microsurgical Nerve Surgery,Lower Extremity Deformity Correction and Bone Loss using External fixationMr. Stephen John Frania DPM's Practice location
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