About Dr. Crough

I grew up in Montana and consider myself to be an outdoorsman. I enjoy hiking, camping, and canoeing. I am new to the Valley and am so far finding it a great place to live and work.

Education and Expertise

I graduated from the University of New Mexico summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Then I attended Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery earning the degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

After the completion of academic studies, I completed my residency and fellowships.

I completed my residency at SSM DePaul Health Center in St. Louis and my fellowship with Charles M. Zelen DPM, Foot & Ankle Association of SW Virginia in Roanoke.

My fellowship focused on training and experience in advanced elective surgery, including forefoot surgery, rearfoot surgery, and total ankle replacements. The fellowship also afforded me extensive training and experience in advanced limb salvage techniques, including the application of multiplane external fixators, skin grafts, skin flaps and muscle flaps.

Certifications

• Forefoot and Rearfoot Qualified
• State of Virginia Permanent Medical License
• DEA licensure Basic Life Support (current)
• Advanced cardiovascular life support (current)

Rearfoot

Rearfoot relates to the posterior region of the human foot. This area includes the talus and calcaneus bones; the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the posterior of the foot; and the subtalar and talocrural (ankle) joints. Area of focus:

• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Peroneal, posterior tibial and Achilles tendon repairs
• Tendon transfers
• Lateral ankle stabilizations
• Calcaneal osteotomies
• Subtalar arthroeresis
• Tarsal tunnel decompression
• Plantar fascial release
• Retrocalcaneal exostectomy
• Rearfoot and ankle arthrodesis
• Ankle arthroplasty

Forefoot

The forefoot refers to the anterior aspect of the food. This area of the foot encompasses the metatarsal bones, phalanges, and other tissue structures. Areas of focus:

• Distal and proximal first metatarsal osteotomies, phalangeal osteotomies
• First MPJ total and hemi implants
• Lesser metatarsal osteotomies
• Lesser digit arthroplasties, including implants
• Synthetic skin grafting
• Metatarsophalangeal joint, first metatarsal cuneiform and midtarsal joint arthrodesis
• Nail avulsions
• CO2 laser procedures arthrodesis
• Ankle arthroplasty

EDUCATION

FELLOWSHIP
Charles M. Zelen DPM, Foot & Ankle Assoc of SW Virginia                                      2015 - 2016
Roanoke, VA

RESIDENCY
SSM DePaul Health Center – PMSR/RRA                                                                    2012 - 2015
Roanoke, VA

MEDICAL
Des Moines University                                                                                                    2008 - 2012
College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

UNDERGRADUATE
University of New Mexico                                                                                              2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Chemistry
Summa Cum Laude

LICENSURE

CERTIFICATIONS
Forefoot and Rearfoot Qualified
State of Virginia Permanent Medical License
DEA licensure
Basic Life Support; current
Advanced Cardiovascular life support; current

CLINICAL AND SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

ROTATIONS
Internal Medicine – Anesthesiology – Emergency Medicine – General Surgery – Radiology –
Pathology – Behavioral Medicine – Neurology – Wound Care – Vascular Surgery – Orthopedic
Surgery - Infectious Disease – Army Podiatric Surgery

REARFOOT
Experience in ankle arthroscopy – peroneal, posterior tibial and Achilles tendon repairs – tendon
transfers – lateral ankle stabilizations – calcaneal osteotomies – subtalar arthroeresis – tarsal tunnel
decompression – plantar fascial release – retrocalcaneal exostectomy – rearfoot and ankle
arthrodesis – ankle arthroplasty

FOREFOOT
Experience in distal and proximal first metatarsal osteotomies, phalangeal osteotomies – first MPJ
total and hemi implants – lesser metatarsal osteotomies – lesser digit arthroplasties, including
implants – synthetic skin grafting – metatarsophalangeal joint, first metatarsal cuneiform and
midtarsal joint arthrodesis – nail avulsions – CO2 laser procedures
arthrodesis – ankle arthroplasty

TRAUMA
Experience in ankle, calcaneal, midfoot, metatarsal and digital fractures – soft tissue trauma

CONTINUED EDUCATION

Edgardo Rodriguez CFAAS muscle flap course
Chicago, IL 2015

Certification in STAR, INBONE, and SALTO-TALARIS Total Ankle implants
Roanoke, VA 2015

Wright Medical, Stryker, Integra cadaveric surgical labs
St. Louis, MO 2012-2015, Roanoke, VA 2015

Stryker External Fixator course
St. Louis, MO 2013, Washington DC, 2015

Arthrex Ankle Arthroscopy training course
St. Louis, MO 2013

One month fellowship training in Germany with Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons Kai Olms, Angela
Simon, Ralph Springfeld and Paul Simons – 2014

AWARDS AND HONORS

GRADUATE
Graduated Des Moines University, GPA 3.6/90%
Des Moines University Merit Scholarship

UNDERGRADUATE
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List 8/8 semesters University of New Mexico
Graduated from Honor’s College

FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE

Extensive training and experience in advanced elective surgery including forefoot surgery, rearfoot
surgery, and Total Ankle Replacements. Extensive training and experience in advanced limb salvage
techniques including application of multiplane external fixators, skin grafts, skin flaps and muscle flaps.