Osteoarthritis of Foot near Belton, MO

Care Philosophy: Welcome! Since 1995, Associated Podiatrists PA has been working with patients to provide the best podiatric care for patients in the Kansas City area. Dr. Gentry, Dr. Shead, and Dr. Samardzija's combined experience in podiatry is coupled with genuine concern for their patients. All our staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well. Our goal is to help you maintain healthy feet.

Biography: Dr. Sugino is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon specializing in comprehensive reconstruction of the foot andankle. She is board certified in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot andAnkle Surgery (ABFAS). Dr. Sugino advanced her surgical and clinical training by completing an additional year of fellowship at the NewportAdvanced Foot & Ankle Fellowship in Newport Beach, CA. Her training focused on reconstructive forefoot, hindfoot andankle surgery, including complex Charcot reconstructions utilizing Ilizarov external fixators, limb deformity correction,lower extremity trauma, sports medicine, total ankle replacement, and plastics procedures including advanced muscle,adipofascial and skin flaps for limb salvage. Prior to fellowship, Dr. Sugino completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital inChicago, IL where she trained at the prestigious Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. Simultaneously, she completed aDermatopathology Fellowship that specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous skin and soft tissuedisorders including skin cancer with Bako Pathology in Alpharetta, GA. She received her medical education from DesMoines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Sugino grew up in Wailuku, HI and received her B.S.in Biology, Minor in Music, and M.S. in Molecular Biology Infectious Disease from University of the Pacific in Stockton,CA. Dr. Sugino has been very active in research throughout her training, and she has multiple awards for her work. She isa speaker at many conferences around the country, and she is an active member of the American College of Foot andAnkle Surgeons (ACFAS) and the American Microsurgical Orthoplastic Society (AMOS). Dr. Sugino is recognized as a devoted patient advocate who focuses on advancing patient care through research,education, and treating patients like family. She incorporates evidence-based medicine and the most advancedtreatments and technologies specific to each patient. Her passion in research and remaining current on the lateststudies has a large influence on how she guides individualized patient care. Dr. Sugino enjoys training for marathons, soccer, hiking, camping, surfing, rock climbing, traveling, and spending timewith her husband, Jason, and their rescue dog, Foxy.

Care Philosophy: Growing up in the Kansas City area, I am excited to return to the region after training at some of the top centers of orthopedic education in the nation to provide excellence in the care of sports medicine knee, shoulder, and foot/ankle injuries. I am passionate about providing the same high level of care that I received as a patient/athlete during my high school and collegiate career. My primary objective as a clinician is to understand the desires of each patient regarding their respective injury/condition and hope for return to function, and to employ what I have learned to best achieve that goal.

Biography: Dr. Laurel Bondi, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Belton, MO. She is 69 years old. Dr. Laurel Bondi, DPM is affiliated with Belton Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Raymond Rizzi, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Overland Park, KS. He is 62 years old. Dr. Raymond Rizzi, DPM is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Carroll strongly feels that each patient deserves to be cared for on an individual basis.

Care Philosophy: Those who know Dr. Witte will say he carries a steadfast love and kindness in all he does. An avid hunter, fisherman and overall outdoorsman, he is driven to help patients live healthy and active lifestyles

Care Philosophy: Patients deserve individualized attention. The appointment allows for ample time for both the physician and patient to understand the injury and create the best treatment plan possible, operative and nonoperative.