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When Do I Call the Foot and Ankle Physician?


Total Credits: 1.25 including 1.25 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

Average Rating:
   297
State Associations:
IOMA - Iowa
Faculty:
Tim Holcomb, DPM
Duration:
1 Hour 11 Minutes
Expiration:
Never expires.


Description

When Do I Call the Foot and Ankle Physician?:

  • Describe common foot and ankle diagnosis

  • Explain initial conservative treatment modalities if available

  • Identify appropriate reasoning and timing for referral to a foot and ankle physician

**Disclosures: Dr. Holcomb does not have any financial disclosures**

The Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of 1.25 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.

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Timothy Holcomb, DPM is an Iowa native, born and raised in Altoona, IA and graduate of Southeast Polk High School. From there, he graduated Cum Laude from Luther College followed by his medical education at Des Moines University graduating 2nd in his class.  He completed his three-year residency in Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Des Moines area.  From that point he began practicing in the Des Moines Area for his first two years of practice, transitioning to a rural practice at Greene County Hospital and serving the surrounding community for the past 6 years.  He is excited to have returned home to care for the community that helped raise him with his current location at Foot and Ankle of Greater Des Moines P.C. in Altoona. 

He is a past Co-Director of the Central Iowa Podiatry residency program and currently serves on the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Board.  He is Board Certified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.  Outside of his medical practice he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 daughters, triathlon training, playing guitar, and woodworking.


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