All our professionals at Advanced Ankle & Foot Center LLC maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
Robert B. VanCourt, DPM, FACFAS
Academic Director
Research Coordinator
Ohio Health
Grant Medical Center
Foot and Ankle Residency Program
Clinical Assistant Professor Orthopaedics
Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Section of Podiatry
The Ohio State University Medical Center
LICENSURE
- Ohio
American Board of Podiatric Surgeons, Board Certified 2005
EDUCATION
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
August 1994 - May 1998, Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine
Dean's List 1996-1998 - Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
June 1994 - August 1994 - Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi
August 1988 - August 1990, Bachelor of Science
Major: Mechanical Engineering. Specialization in Naval Architecture and Marine Design - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, Mississippi
August 1977 - August 1988, Associate of Science
Major: Mathematics - Engineering
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND APPOINTMENTS
- Advanced Ankle and Foot Center, LLC.
Owner
Columbus, Ohio
4/1/2006 - Present - Director of Academics. Podiatric Residency Program, Grant Medical Center.
Columbus, Ohio
2014 - Present - Chair of Podiatric Research. Ohio Podiatry Institute, Grant Medical Center.
Columbus, Ohio
2008 - 2015 - Faculty. Grant Medical Center, Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Grant Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
2007 - Present - Lead Clinical Research Investigator. OSU Wound Healing Centers, The Ohio State University Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Columbus, Ohio
2006 - 2015 - Clinical Assistant Professor. Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Columbus, Ohio
2001 - Present - Clinical Assistant Professor. Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Columbus, Ohio
2001 - 3/31/2006 - Chief Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatric Surgical Residency - 24, The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
1999-2001 - Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Primary Podiatric Medical Residency, The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
1998-1999 - Clinical Instructor and House Staff. Department of Orthopaedics, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
1998 - 2001
AWARDS
- The American Academy of Family Physicians Award for Outstanding Teaching. April 2002.
PUBLICATIONS
- Bussewitz B, Littrell S, Fulkert K, VanCourt RB. High Pressure Water Injection of the Foot With Associated Subcutaneous Emphysema: A Case Report: Submitted and accepted for publication The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. January 2010.
- Atway S, VanCourt RB. Metastatic Adnocarcinoma of the Hallux: A Case Report: Submitted to The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. August 2009.
- Dawson J, VanCourt RB. Large Myxoinflammatory Fibroblastic Sarcoma of the Leg: A Case Report. In progress. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. January/February 2010, 49(1): 86..
- Kaplansky D, Kademian ME, VanCourt RB. Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Resembling Cellulitis and Osteomyelitis of the Fifth Toe. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2006 May-Jun;45(3):182-4.
- Hyer CF, Mehl LR, VanCourt RB. Treatment of Recalcitrant Intermetatarsal Neuroma with 4% Sclerosing Alcohol Injection: A Pilot Study. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, July 2005, 44(4): 287-91.
- Hyer CF, VanCourt RB. Evaluation of Ultrasound-Guided Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, March/April 2005, 44(2): 137-43.
- Hyer CF, VanCourt RB. Arthroscopic Repair of Lateral Ankle Instability Using the Thermal-Assisted Capsular Shift Procedure: A review of 4 cases. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, March 2004, 43(2): 104-9.
- Lee TH, Hyer CF, VanCourt RB, Block AJ. Evaluation of the Anterior and Middle Talocalcaneal Articular Facets and the Evans Osteotomy. The Journal of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2002 November/December; 41(6): 389-93. Awarded Honorable Mention Manuscript Award of Excellence by The American College of foot and Ankle Surgeons, February 2002 in Berverly Hills, California.
- Tomczak RL, VanCourt RB. Metatarsal Insufficiency Fractures in Previously Undiagnosed Osteoporosis Patients. The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery, May/June 2000, 39(3): 174-83.
- VanCourt RB, Byron SE, Ali JA, Caldwell BD. Fracture Mechanics. A Comparison Study of Torsional Stress on Bone. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, April 2000, 90(4): 167-74.
- VanCourt RB, Siesel KJ. Flexor Digitorum Accesorius Longus Muscle.
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, November 1996, 86(11): 559-60.
PRESENTATIONS
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Akron, OH. April 2010.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Dayton, OH. February 2009.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Columbus, OH. January 2009.
- VanCourt RB, Podiatric Ultrasound. Current Concepts in Foot & Ankle Medicine and Surgery. Quest Conference Center. Westerville, OH. December 13, 2008
- VanCourt RB, Complicated Rearfoot and Ankle Cases. Central Ohio Podiatric Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH. July 2008.
- VanCourt RB, Podiatric Ultrasound. Current Concepts in Foot & Ankle Medicine and Surgery. Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center. Powell, OH. December 8,2007
- VanCourt RB, Hyer CF. Surgical treatment of Hallux Rigidus. Central Ohio Podiatric Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH. October 2007.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Buffalo, NY. September 2005.
- VanCourt RB. Orthotics and their Application in the Treatment of Foot Pain and Deformity. The Ohio State University Medical Center. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Conference. Columbus, OH. May, 2005.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Toledo, OH. April 2005.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Marion, OH. April 2005.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana. March 2005.
- VanCourt RB, Hyer CF. Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Haglund's Deformity. Central Ohio Podiatric Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH. January 2005
- VanCourt RB. Surgical Treatmen of Haglund's Deformity. Grant Medical Center. Columbus, OH. November 2004.
- VanCourt RB. Wound VAC Therapy for Healing of the Difficult Wound. KCI Inc. Mansfield, OH. November 2004.
- VanCourt RB, Hyer CF. Conservative and Surgical treatment of Bunion Deformities. Central Ohio Podiatric Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH. October 2004.
- VanCourt RB. Total Contact Casting in Healing of Diabetic Foot Wounds. The Ohio State Medical Center Wound Healing Center. National Wound Healing Conference. Columbus, OH. April 2003.
- VanCourt RB. Common Forefoot Problems and Their Treatment. The Ohio State University Medical Center. Family Medicine Residency Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH. February 13, 2002.
- VanCourt RB. Forefoot Anatomy and Deformity. Grant Medical Center Podiatric Training Lecture Series. Columbus, OH. March 21, 2001
- VanCourt RB. Hematology & Wound Healing. The Ohio State University Department of Orthopaedics Teaching Conference. Columbus, OH, March 1, 2001.
- VanCourt RB. Morbidity & Mortality. The Ohio State University Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics. Case presentation. Columbus, OH, January 5, 2001.
- VanCourt RB. Insufficiency Fractures of the Foot in Patients with Previously Undiagnosed Osteoporosis. The Podiatric Big 10 Conference. Columbus, OH, October 15, 2000.
- VanCourt RB. Talar Anatomy and Fractures. The Ohio State University Department of Orthopaedics Teaching Conference. Columbus, OH, 2000.
- VanCourt RB. Lower Extremity Implications of Diabetes Mellitus. The Ohio State University Hospitals East Diabetes Awareness Day. Columbus, OH, 1999.
- VanCourt RB. Lower Extremity Implications of Diabetes Mellitus. The Ohio State University Hospitals East Grand Rounds. Columbus, OH, 1998.
- VanCourt RB. Bone Healing. Park Medical Center. Department of Podiatry Teaching Conference. Columbus OH, 1998.
- VanCourt RB. BONE GRAFTING: A Review of Retrieval, Storage, Usage and Incorporation of Bone Grafts and Implants. The Podiatric Big 10 Conference. Columbus, OH, 1998.
- VanCourt RB. Hematology & Wound Healing. Park Medical Center. Department of Podiatry Teaching Conference, 1998.