Ali Abdul Kareem, DPM
4420 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Education
Al Mustansiria Medical School
Baghdad, Iraq | MBCHB
1994-2000
Temple University School of Podiatry Surgery and Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | DPM
2010- 2012
Honors received while in Temple University School:
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Dr. H Harvey Haber Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in attaining the highest degree of proficiency in Clinical Diagnosis
Boards Certification
- American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)
Board Eligible in Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2016 - American Board of Podiatry Medicine (ABPM), 2016
Work Experience
- Kyle Health Center, Pine Ridge Hospital, South Dakota
Outpatient clinics, inpatient, and surgical cases
Professional Organizations & memberships
- AACFAS (Associate American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons)
- APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association)
- TPMA (Texas Podiatric Medical Association)
Research
The Implementation of the Chronic Care Model with Respect to Dealing with the Biopsychosocial Aspects of the Chronic Disease of Diabetes (Kathya M. Zinszer DPM, FAPWCA, Jennifer L. Mulhern DPMAli, Abdul Kareem, MBCHB)
Published in: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
October 2011
Volume 24, Number 10
Pages 475 – 484
Surgical Experiences
- Forefoot: hallux abductovalgus/bunion deformity, arthritic conditions of the great toe (joint implant or arthrodesis), lesser digit deformities, digital trauma, distal metatarsal osteotomies, management of neuromas, rheumatoid reconstruction, etc.
- Midfoot: Lisfranc (tarsal-metatarsal joint) fracture/dislocations, metatarsus adductus correction, brachy-metatarsus (congenital short toe), sports medicine fracture types, bone tumors, etc.
- Hindfoot: isolated and multi-joint arthrodesis, pes plan valgus (pediatric & adult flatfoot) correction; talar, navicular and calcaneal fractures; tendon & ligamentous repair/augmentation, Achilles tendon rupture, tendon repair & transfers, clubfoot, etc.
- Ankle: ORIF of ankle fractures, ankle arthroscopy and ankle arthrodesis.
- Miscellaneous: nerve release/decompression (Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, etc.), Charcot neuro- arthroplasty reconstruction, split thickness skin grafts, ultrasonography of the foot & ankle, etc.
Fellowship: Duties and experience
- Inpatient Load ranged 25-45 patients. Surgical cases range from 15 to 30 a week. 5-10 new consultations every day.
- Inpatient management of diabetic patients from podiatry standpoint, including evaluating and treating diabetic foot bone and soft tissue infections, gangrene, and open wounds for all age groups.
- Outpatient Clinic Management of diabetic patients, including skin care, ulcers, infections, Charcot foot infections, wound care, preventive care, and offloading. Twice a week, seeing about 15 to 20 patients daily per provider.
Surgical conferences and CME
- Desert Foot CME: Nov. 2015
- Treatment and management of diabetic foot infections Foundation of Orthopedic Research and Education (FORE): Jan 2016
- Cadaver lab training on Achilles tendon surgery, speed bridge, medial malleolar osteotomy, and lisfranc injuries
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- ACFAS reconstruction course in Portland, Oregon: Sept 2016
- Cadaver training on STJ fusion (medial double), 2nd MPJ dislocation pathology, 1st MPJ fusion techniques, Achilles repair, and FHL transfer
- ACFAS Las Vegas 2017
- Coding program with elaboration on how to enhance efficiency of podiatric coding
- IFAF ankle scope training with Dr. Schuberth
- EX fix 12 symposium and flap training with Dr. Thomas Zogonis
- AAOFAS basic training with Dr. Carpenter
- AAOFAS advances training with Dr. Carpenter
- TPMA meeting cadaver lab training with Dr. Liu, Dr. Carpenter
Educational Presentations
- Osteomyelitis
- Puncture wounds
- Navicular fractures
- Acellular dermal substitutes for diabetic patients
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Plantar heel ulcers
- Diabetic soft tissue reconstruction
- Gout arthritis
- Lisfrancs injuries
Joe Galvan, DPM
McAllen, TX
Podiatric surgeon with a strong background in extensive reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and conditions. Trained to address a wide range of complex foot and ankle conditions, including deformities, fractures, and sports injuries. My commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in the field allows me to offer evidence-based treatments and personalized care to ensure optimal outcomes. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills, expertise, and compassionate patient care to your esteemed institution.
S U R G I C A L I N T E R E S T S & F O C U S
- Flatfoot Reconstruction
- Cavus Reconstruction
- Hallux Valgus / Hammertoe
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sports Medicine
- Forefoot & Rearfoot Fracture Care
- Limb Salvage
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Lateral ankle stabilization
- Primary/Secondary Achilles Repair
- Primary/Secondary Tendon Repair
- Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Forefoot and Rearfoot Trauma & Reconstruction
- Total Ankle Replacement
- Rearfoot/Ankle Arthrodesis
- Osteochondral Defect Repair
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Podiatric Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Resident 07/2021- 07/2024 Hunt Regional Medical Center, Greenville, TX
- Responsible for the pre-operative and post-operative care of all foot and ankle conditions which included general patient evaluation and assessment. Determining appropriate conservative treatments as well as complex and comprehensive medical and surgical planning.
- Managed primary call for all foot and ankle trauma which includes open and closed ankle fractures, midfoot and forefoot pathology as well as all pedal soft tissue infection. As well as oversee inpatient care.
- Served multiple outpatient clinics throughout the DFW Metroplex. Duties included but were not limited to Podiatric medical management, conservative and surgical treatment of complex forefoot and rearfoot pathology as well as the management of lower extremity sports injuries. Conducted in-office procedures which included intra/extra-articular injections, ingrown nail removals, tenotomies, wound debridement, and taping and strapping. Management of diabetic foot care.
- Performed surgery at over a dozen surgical centers and hospitals throughout the DFW
- Completed a short internship at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas that emphasized limb salvage and wound care.
- Participated in a medical mission trip in San Miguel, Mexico where we served and provided lower extremity medical and surgical treatment to 520 patients in clinic, provide 28 corrective surgeries, and provide over 500 orthotics.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory, diagnostic and advanced imaging which includes radiographs, MRI and CT scans.
- Rotated and collaborated with multiple specialties including vascular, orthopedics, general surgery, emergency and internal medicine, infectious disease, anesthesia, radiology, wound care and physical & rehabilitation medicine.
- Served as Chief Resident during final year of Managed surgical schedule, oversee performance of first- and second-year residents and conducted academics.
- Training and Experience with Orthopedic/Podiatric Specialists
- 1000+ Cases, 1300+ Procedures
R E S E A R C H A N D P U B L I C A T I O N
Bone Identification & Differentiation for Desert Search & Rescue – Midwestern University – 2018
“Scavenging and Dispersement Patterns of Human Remains by Scavenging Animals: A Case Study”
- A research poster discussing the specific scavenging patterns of common scavengers compared to that of human behavior
- Advisor: David Jenkins, DPM – Midwestern University
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons National Scientific Conference – 2020 “Resection, ORIF or Both? Chronic Navicular Stress Fracture in the Setting of a Calcaneonavicular Coalition”
- A research poster discussing the surgical approach to a Navicular stress fracture in the setting of a Calcaneonavicular Coalition
- Advisor: Don Curtis, DPM, FACFAS – Midwestern University
Publication under review: Pending approval – 2020
Accessory Soleus Muscle: A case report presenting on the clinical workup, imaging protocol, and treatment for an abnormal anatomic variant of the soleus muscle.
- A case report discussing an abnormal soleus variant causing chronic posterior ankle
- Advisor: Marque Allen DPM – Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio
TPMF Bandera Meeting
“How High is your Vertical? A case of Congenital Vertical Talus” – 2022
Presentation on a patient with bilateral vertical talus and review of etiology and our treatment plan
- Advisor: Kevin Huntsman DPM
- Awarded 1st place at TPMF Bandera
TPMA Annual Meeting – Irving, TX /ACFAS National Conference -Tampa Bay, FL “Surgical Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus”
2023, 2024
- A research poster discussing the surgical approach to a bilateral vertical talus in a 8 year old patient
- Advisor: Kevin Huntsman DPM
E D U C A T I O N
DPM | Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine Phoenix, AZ | 2017 – 2020
B.S. | Texas State University, San Marcos, TX | 2012 – 2016
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S & S K I L L S
- Fluent in Spanish BLS & ACLS Certified
- ABFAS Forefoot & Rearfoot Qualified
C O N F E R E N C E S & C O U R S E S
- ACFAS Scientific Conference
- ACFAS Flaps Workshop
- Desert Foot & Ankle Conference
- Annual Southwest Foot and Ankle Conference
- TPMA Annual Conference
- Bandera Annual Conference
- Dallas County Podiatric Medical Society Arthroscopy Course
- Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation San Miguel Mission Trip
- Arthrex Foot and Ankle Surgeons Fellowship Forum – Pending
H O N O R S & A W A R D S
- Texas State University Deans List
- SMDEP Graduate
- Order of Omega Honor Society
- ORSP Scholarship Recipient
- CHS Travel Scholarship Recipient