Dr. Butterworth attended the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, followed by a surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems/Presbyterian Medical Center.  She currently lives in Kingstree, Sc and is employed by the Medical University of South Carolina. 

Dr. Butterworth is a Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  She is currently the President-Elect for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).  She is also Chairman of their Communications Committee and a member of the Exam Prep Task Force and Credentials Committee.  She has also served on the Cognitive Exam Committee, Online Study Guide Committee, and Bylaws task force.  She is also a member of the PICA Medical Advisory Committee and is Immediate Past Chairman of the Podiatry Institute. She is also Past President of the South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Dujela practices at Washington Orthopaedic Center in Olympia, WA and is director of fellowship training. 

He has served with ACFAS for over ten years in leadership positions and is the conference co-chair this year. 
Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is Co-Chair 
of the AO North America DPM programs. 

Dustin Kruse graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH with a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and Master’s degree in Bioethics. He then went onto the Ohio college of Podiatric Medicine.  He then completed his 3 year Podiatric Medicine and surgery residency at Highlands/Presbyterian-St. Luke’s residency in Denver, CO.   

Upon completion of residency, he joined Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle Center where he is currently a Physician-Owner.

Dr. Kruse is an attending physician at Highlands/Presbyterian-St. Luke’s residency, serving on the Residency Committee and previously serving as the research director.  He is on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is the current Secretary-Treasurer.  He serves on multiple ABFAS committees.  

He has been on the Colorado Foot and Ankle Society Board of Directors since 2011 serving as scientific chair, APMA house of delegates delegate, CAC-PIAC chair, President for 4 years and currently Immediate Past president.  

He is on the Board of Directors for the Highlands Foot and Ankle Institute and has served as the scientific chairmen, Treasurer, Scientific Coordinator, and current President and CEO.  

He is the former chair of podiatry at his hospital.  

He consults for multiple medical device companies and lectures at several national scientific meetings.  

Laura E. Sansosti, DPM, FACFAS is the Assistant Dean for Educational Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Biomechanics at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She also serves as Clerkship Director for the Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program. She currently serves as Chair of the Leadership Development Program Task Force for ACFAS, as well as a member of the Post Graduate Affairs Committee. Other professional involvement includes ABFAS, AACPM Council of Faculties, CPME, and Editor in Chief of the Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.

Danielle Butto DPM, FACFAS is a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon currently in private practice in Avon CT. In addition to her surgical practice, she is also a certified professional coder

Dr. Sharma practices with New York Sports and Joint in the New Jersey/New York area and is the program director at CarePoint Health - Hoboken University Medical Center. She is a Healthtech consultant for Converse Health, a tech company focused on using machine learning/AI for operational efficiency in healthcare. She also founded the Artificial Intelligence Club at Cornell while pursuing her MBA at Cornell University. She has been in practice for 11 years. 

Dr. Nasser is an employee of Geisinger Health System and has been for the last eight years. She is also the Program Director of the Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Geisinger Community Medical Center. Dr. Nasser is also a member of the ACFAS Practice Management Committee

Dr. Bela Pandit, of the Pandit Foot & Ankle Clinic in Evergreen Park, Illinois, is a nationally-recognized, double board-certified physician, offering compassionate and leading-edge care for all types of foot and ankle issues. Experienced in the latest diagnostic treatments, Dr. Pandit’s expertise is frequently tapped by local and national news media. She has extensive experience in treating: neuropathy, heel and foot pain associated with arthritis, plantar fasciitis sprains, toenail fungus, bunions, and hammertoes. In addition, she designs custom orthotics to alleviate pain and alignment problems for patients with flat or overarched feet.

Dr. Pandit is committed to providing patients with outstanding and compassionate care. She takes great interest in her patients and is proud to be the physician to many complete families. She has a special interest in runners and athletes, both professional and casual. She strives to help her patients get back to the activities they love quickly and safely. She is certified in laser techniques for removal of fungal nails, veins, tattoos, warts, and hair.

Dr. Pandit was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated with honors from Boston University with a B.A. in biology and art history while completing a highly competitive pre-medical curriculum. She went on to earn her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin/Chicago Medical School with a concentration in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She served as chief resident of the prestigious residency program at Loretto Hospital in Chicago.

She utilizes the latest technology, including laser and shockwave treatments and minimally invasive surgical procedures.  

In her free time, Dr. Pandit enjoys running, yoga and cooking. 

Michael H Theodoulou, DPM, FACFAS

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Division Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Cambridge Health Alliance
President, Northeast Region, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Section  Editor, The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Past President, Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society

I am an experienced reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon with areas of excellence, including arthroscopy of small joints, deformity correction by Ilizarov technique with circular external fixation, and diabetic limb salvage using cutting-edge orthoplastic management of wound defects. I am a regular faculty member and course chairman in the teaching of arthroscopy with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. I have written on innovative techniques and conduct ongoing research in needle-based arthroscopy to manage distal lower extremity pathology. I am a local and national leader in podiatric surgery, currently serving as division chair of podiatric surgery at Cambridge Health Alliance. I am the past president of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society and current president of the Northeast division of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and soon to ascend to the division president.

I am a regularly invited lecturer to the national annual scientific conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle surgeons, presenting many surgical interventions in foot and ankle care. I am frequently invited to lecture locally on similar subjects. I serve as a consultant to many industry partners in promoting advanced techniques in the surgical management of the distal lower extremity.

I am an experienced section editor for the peer-reviewed Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the open journals of EC Orthopaedics, Foot and Ankle Studies, The Scientific Pages of Orthopedics and Rheumatism, Clinics in Surgery – Podiatric Surgery. 

I am highly involved in educating and training future podiatric surgeons by developing research and a cadaveric lab within my institution to train residents and colleagues. I serve as a residency site reviewer for the Council of Podiatric Medical Education with recent participation in the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Temple School of Podiatric Medicine re-accreditation process. I have been a past board candidate case reviewer for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. My involvement in residency training has been extensive, promoting ongoing education and research through the promotion of journal club, clinical and surgical training, and developing research opportunities. 

Dr. Williams is an attending foot and ankle surgeon at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle Washington.  He is currently a member of the ACFAS board of directors, and teaching faculty for ACFAS surgical skills courses.   He is also past president of the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

Laurence Rubin DPM FACFAS is a Fellowship trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon in private practice in Richmond, Virginia. He is the managing partner of Foot and Ankle Specialists of Virginia. He is a past president of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons. He is the director of the Virginia Foot and Ankle Surgical Fellowship.