About the Speaker: Dr. Jacobs is a 1973 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in surgery at Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital for special surgery in Warren, Michigan in 1975. Dr. Jacobs is in private practice in St. Louis, Missouri. He is board certified in reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. For 25 years, Dr. Jacobs served as a Director of Podiatric Surgical Residency Training; and has also served as a contributing editor to the Journal of Foot Surgery, Podiatry Today, Foot and Ankle Quarterly and Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Jacobs has served as the Scientific Chairman of the American Podiatric Medical Association, The Missouri Podiatry Society, and on the Journal Management Committee of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He was the first podiatrist to receive the rank of Fellow by Temple University. He was voted a Lifetime Achievement Award and to The Podiatry Hall of Fame. He has received numerous awards from the APMA and ACFAS for his dedication to podiatry and podiatric education, as well as recognition from the governors of Missouri, Arkansas and Massachusetts. He has published over 80 scientific articles in various publications and 17 chapter contributions in various textbooks, and has presented over 1000 papers at podiatric and medical society meetings. In addition to his practice, Dr. Jacobs maintains a free educational website, www.centerforpodiatriceducation.com, with open access to students, residents and practitioners of podiatric medicine and surgery. He is a nationally recognized author, researcher and a noted authority of surgery of the foot.

About the Speaker: Michael G. Warshaw, DPM, CSFAC, CPC, CPODCS, COCS, CMSCS is a practicing podiatrist and a Certified Professional Coder with over 25 years of successful coding, management, and training experience for podiatric practices. His local and national views come from active participation as a practicing podiatrist, having the distinction of being a Certified Professional Coder, and years of serving as a national lecturer concerning coding issues. Dr. Warshaw's experience is unique and comprehensive. He has had the additional advantage of participating in all facets of the Medicare Appeals Process, including Redeterminations, Reconsiderations, and Administrative Law Judge Hearings, as well as the appeals processes of most commercial insurance companies and state Medicaid programs. Dr. Warshaw has also served as an expert witness in the actual court system, at both the federal and state levels. Dr. Warshaw is also the author of THE Podiatry Coding Manual, a comprehensive coding manual specific for podiatry that is updated on an annual basis. This unique prospective provides Dr. Warshaw with the ability to provide solutions to insurance and coding problems from 'real world' experience. Dr. Warshaw is committed to assist practices in learning to code appropriately, obtain the proper reimbursement, and to avoid the wrath of the carriers by coding and billing in an appropriate fashion.

William Grant, DPM

Dr. William Grant, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Guido Laporta, DPM

Dr. LaPorta is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) and completed his Residency in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Bay Area Residency Program in San Francisco. He received his Master’s degree in Podiatric Surgery from the California College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. LaPorta has always been involved in the education of Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons since he began his professional career. He served as Chairman of the Department of Podiatric Surgery at TUSPM and founded Residency programs at Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia, Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA and for the past 25 years has been Director of Podiatric Medical Education at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Dr. LaPorta is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (RRA), the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (Founding Member). He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, the American College of Foot Orthopedics and Medicine and National Academies of Practice in Podiatry. He has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences, authored over 100 articles for publication and written numerous book chapters on podiatric surgery and biomechanics. Dr. LaPorta’s interests include Ilizarov reconstructive surgery and deformity correction, total ankle replacement, peripheral nerve surgery and minimally invasive procedures. He firmly believes that Residency, Fellowship and Research are the basis for a successful career in Podiatric medicine and surgery. He has been involved in the education of more than 300 Residents, many of whom have assumed leadership roles in academic and clinical podiatry. His interests include photography, medical and surgical history, and physician leadership.

Byron Hutchinson, DPM

Past Board Member and Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Past President and Board Certified, Foot & Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery. Medical Director: CHI/Franciscan Advanced Foot & Ankle Fellowship•Board of Directors, International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Education & Research. Board of Directors, The Waldo Medical Foundation•National & International Lecturer; Author of several chapters in medical textbooks and articles in peer reviewed scientific journals Surgeon Volunteer, Yucatan Crippled Children’s Project, Merida, Mexico; Employed Physician Franciscan Foot & Ankle Associates (Part of Franciscan Medical Group); Highline Clinic, Seattle, Washington. Special interest in Deformity Correction, Revisional Foot & Ankle Surgery, End-stage ankle Disease and Charcot Deformity.