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Christopher Joseph Abularrage, MD
- The Bertram M. Bernheim Professor of Surgery
- Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Vascular Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
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Courtenay Mynnette Holscher, MD PhD
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Vascular Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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Nestoras Mathioudakis, MD MHS
- Co-Medical Director of Johns Hopkins Medicine Diabetes Prevention & Education Program
- Associate Professor of Medicine
Expertise: Endocrinology
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville, Lutherville, MD
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Ronald L Sherman, DPM MBA
- Podiatric Surgery
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Podiatry, Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
Three Disciplines, One Mission:
Limb Salvage
The Johns Hopkins Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot and Wound Center of Excellence is a comprehensive, inpatient and outpatient service aimed at healing recurrent ulceration and decreasing the rate of major amputations in diabetic patients. The team is composed of vascular surgeons, surgical podiatrists, endocrinologists, wound care nurses, advanced practice staff, board-certified wound care specialists, orthopedic surgeons, infection disease experts, physical therapists and certified orthotists.
Since the clinic's inception in July 2012, we have performed more than 1,000 procedures aimed at limb preservation, and we have one of the lowest major amputation rates in the country.
Make an Appointment at Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center: 410-955-5165
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Our Team
Learn more about the team that will assist you throughout your journey.
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Patient Information
Learn more about the services we provide.
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Our Locations
Contact us to make an appointment or to ask any questions.
“Dr. Abularrage and Dr. Sherman immediately impressed us by their aggressiveness in treating not just the outward signs of the foot wound but by searching for the root of the problem. What’s more is that the whole team — from the doctors, physician assistants and nurses, to the office staff — really takes time to get to know patients. It’s just another illustration of how this team goes the extra mile.”
Ron and Barb Pavlechko
Diabetic Foot Wounds Treatment | FAQ
Vascular surgeons Christopher Abularrage and Caitlin Hicks discuss the team's philosophy of care, treatment options, research and outcomes.
“The entire team, from surgeons to the office staff, are so personable and caring. I would highly recommend anyone having issues with their feet to go to the Johns Hopkins Diabetic Foot and Wound Clinic for their expertise and unique treatment options. They are a few steps above anyone I’ve ever dealt with.”
Gregory Deanda
Our Team
Our pioneering surgeons, endocrinologists, podiatrists and wound nurses use their skills to develop personalized treatment plans for diabetic patients. Our experts come from a variety of departments and specialties at Johns Hopkins and are available to assist patients during every step of their journey.
Directors
Faculty
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Amiethab Aiyer, MD
- Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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Naomi Estolas De Tablan, DPM
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery
Expertise: Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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James Robert Ficke, MD
- Robert A. Robinson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Expertise: Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
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Avi L. Ganti, MD
- Assistant Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Vascular Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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Caitlin Hicks, MD MS
- Associate Fellowship Program Director, Vascular Surgery & Endovascular Therapy
- Associate Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Vascular Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD
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Christopher Lippincott, MD MPH
- Clinical Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria and Bronchiectasis
- Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise: Infectious Diseases
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville, Lutherville, MD
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Thomas Reifsnyder, MD
- Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Associate Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Vascular Surgery
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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Sudipa Sarkar, MD MSCI
- Director, Inpatient Diabetes Management Service
- Assistant Professor of Medicine
Expertise: Endocrinology
Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Clinical Staff
Asma Abeer, M.S., PA-C, Physician Assistant
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Michelle Bentkowski, PA-C, Physician Assistant
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Kathryn Hines, M.S.H.S., PA-C, Director of Surgical Advanced Practice
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Pete Holback, PA-C, Physician Assistant
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Mark Hopkins, PT, CPO, MBA, Physical Therapist and Prosthetist/Orthotist
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DeEtta McKnight, B.S.N., R.N.
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Diabetes Self-Management Training Program Nurse Educators
Gene Arnold, M.S., RD, CDCES
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
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Dina Beckett, M.S.N., R.N., CDCES
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
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Patient Information About the Clinic
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- Restore circulation
- Resolve infection
- Heal the wound
- Stabilize the foot
- Enhance quality of life
- Improve glucose control
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- Non-healing wounds
- Uncontrolled glucose
- Vascular disease
- Tingling and numbness in their feet
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- IAC noninvasive vascular laboratory testing
- Circulation reconstruction
- Diabetic foot screening
- Diabetic counseling and glucose management
- Wound healing using regenerative biologics
- Gait analysis
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We will require records of prior medical care, radiographs and laboratory studies in anticipation of your visit for review. Some patients will require additional tests to better understand your condition. These tests will be arranged after review of your records at the time an appointment is scheduled.
On the day of your first clinic visit, you can expect a 60-minute consultation with our multidisciplinary team, including a vascular surgeon, surgical podiatrist and endocrinologist. After the consultation, you may start a new therapy or undergo additional evaluation. Our multidisciplinary team will review your case and determine the best treatment plan in collaboration with you. In many cases, a follow-up visit may be necessary.
Our Locations
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
8th Floor, Department of Surgery
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 410-955-5165
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Bayview Medical Office, 3rd Floor Vascular Surgery Clinic
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: 410-550-4335
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