Desiree O. Garzon, DPM

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

• 2623 S Seacrest Boulevard, Suite 216, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING:

• Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
  B.S. in Exercise Physiology, with concentration in biology, chemistry and nutrition, 2002 – 2006

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

• Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, FL
  Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine 2007 – 2011

PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY RESIDENCY:

• Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, FL
  Thirty-six month training program with focus on elective forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, diabetic limb salvage and foot and ankle reconstructive surgery 2011 – 2014

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Boca Raton Community Hospital

• Bethesda Memorial Hospital

• Delray Medical Center

CERTIFICATION:

• National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part I, II, III, passed 2013

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, 2012 – present

• American Podiatric Medical Association, 2007 – present

• Florida Podiatric Medical Association, 2007 – present

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 2007 – present

• American Association of Women Podiatrists, 2007 – present

POSITIONS HELD:

• Barry University, School of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2011, Vice President, 2007 – 2011

• Barry University, American Association for Women Podiatrist President, 2008 – 2009

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• “Bilateral Leg Ulcerations in a Patient with Diabetes Mellitus Secondary to Lobular Panniculitis: A Case Study and Literature Review”. Pending publication: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2014.

• “Lateral Ankle Stabilization: The Williams’ Procedure”. Toes in the Sand, Annual Podiatric Conference, Boynton Beach, FL, 2013.

• “Back from the Brink of Amputation”. Science and Management Symposium: Residency Forum, Orlando, FL, 2013.

• “Bilateral Leg Ulcerations in a Patient with Diabetes Mellitus Secondary to Lobular Panniculitis”. ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference Poster Presentation, Orlando, FL, 2014.

• Science and Management Symposium, Orlando, FL: Residency Forum Competition, 2nd Place, 2013

• Barry University, School of Podiatric MedicineL: Dr. Marvin & Ruth Steinberg Scholarship, 2010

• American Association of Women Podiatrists: Founder’s Scholarship, 2010

• Darco International Inc.: APMA Education Foundation Scholarship, 2010

• FPMSA, Barry University Leadership Award, 2008 – 2009

• Dean’s List, Barry University, 2007 – 2011