What does “Fellowship Trained” really Mean?
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter What does “Fellowship Trained” really Mean? August 10, 2012 As physicians and surgeons, we complete several important and lengthy steps in training. This begins with undergraduate college education, moving on to medical school education and then on to residency training. Residency training typically involves a 1-year internship, which provides a […]
OFAC Research Team Recognized on a International Stage
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter OFAC Research Team Recognized on a International Stage June 20, 2012 OPENING DAY OF AOFAS This week the OFAC research team is traveling to San Diego for the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) summer meeting. OFAC’s own Greg Berlet, MD is the chairman of the meeting. This is the largest foot and […]
Key Building Blocks to a Surgical Recovery Diet
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter Key Building Blocks to a Surgical Recovery Diet October 30, 2012 At OFAC we feel it’s our responsibility to provide our patients with exceptional patient care. The following blog was written by Dr. Ashley Doyle-Lucas, consulting nutritionist at OFAC. For previous information leading up to this article, please read the blog Life […]
Life on the Other Side of the Knife: The First Weeks
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter Life on the Other Side of the Knife: The First Weeks February 17, 2012 I often say that my hard work as a surgeon is actually the easy part of the whole equation. I get to go home on my own two feet (usually), exercise, and participate in family life and work – all […]
Life on the Other Side of the Knife
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter Life on the Other Side of the Knife December 20, 2011 Life has a way of throwing ironic curve balls. A few weeks ago, I elected to have surgery on my left ankle. My diagnosis was a peroneal tendon tear with ankle instability. My surgery was a peroneal brevis repair with […]
Total Ankle Replacement- Patient Victories
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter Total Ankle Replacement- Patient Victories October 24, 2011 We often have patients with incredible success stories after their recovery from surgery. One of our main goals at OFAC is to get patients back to doing what they love to do whether it is playing outside with their kids/grandchildren, walking their […]
Occupational Health & Safety- Foot Protection
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter Occupational Health & Safety- Foot Protection September 29, 2011 Many of our patients work in an industrial setting and need to protect their feet from injury. In the October 2011 issue of Occupational Health & Safety, Dr. Gregory Berlet shares his words of wisdom about the safety, recovery, and the extent of foot […]
A Review of Lisfranc Ligament Injuries
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter A Review of Lisfranc Ligament Injuries January 25, 2011 Dr. Terrence Philbin and Dr. Jaymes Granata, an OSU resident, recently had an important article published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine Journal titled Midfoot Sprains, A Review of Lisfranc Ligament Injuries.This journal is dedicated to the health and wellness of active patients and the […]
Tips from Tracy
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter Tips from Tracy June 10, 2011 We are happy to announce that OFAC & Dr. Greg Berlet are proud sponsors of Tracy Disabato-Aust as she trains for the 2011 World Triathlon event in Beijing, September 11. Tracy and her family are patients of OFAC and have become part of the OFAC family. To learn more about how […]
OFAC Physicians Receive Pioneers of Medicine Award
Back to Blogs Facebook Twitter OFAC Physicians Receive Pioneers of Medicine Award March 4, 2011 Congratulations to Dr. Lee, Dr. Berlet, Dr. Philbin, and Dr. Hyer who received the 2011 Arthritis Foundation Pioneers of Medicine Award last weekend at the Crystal Ball. It was a wonderful evening to celebrate the achievements of OFAC and raise money for […]