About Dr. Matthew Turanovic
The surgical journey starts with knowing some background about your surgeon and their qualifications.
“I come from Edmonton originally. I began at the University of British Columbia and eventually finished my undergraduate studies at the University of Alberta.
I attended medical school for 4 years at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, USA. Our program emphasized academics with early “hands-on” clinical training at busy hospitals and medical clinics around the San Francisco area.
I then went on to complete a rigorous 3 year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with an added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in the Detroit, Michigan area. This is a fast paced level III trauma center with 401 beds.
I performed a wide spectrum of elective forefoot and rearfoot surgeries, foot and ankle trauma surgeries, and limb salvage operations in both inpatient and outpatient center settings. I was fortunate to train with top orthopedic and podiatric surgeons who are well known and respected in their fields. Having worked extensively with these surgeons, I’ve gathered their knowledge and developed a unique and broad skill set. I was also very involved academically attending supplemental surgical courses and also as an author and presenter at various conferences listed below.
Additionally, I had comprehensive rotations in plastic surgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, general orthopedic surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease, dermatology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and radiology. These experiences allowed me to obtain a greater range of treatment options and surgical techniques to better treat my patients.
I am double board certified by: the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. “
Sincerely,
Dr. Matthew Turanovic DPM
Supplemental Surgical Courses
Stryker Innovations in Foot & Ankle Reconstruction
Austin, Texas, USA. June 2024.
This specialized program was designed to educate foot and ankle surgeons seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in degenerative and post-traumatic deformity in the foot and ankle.
Led by an expert faculty, didactics included the latest methodologies, surgical case discussions, and round table debates.
Hands-on training on cadaver specimens while covering the fundamentals, biomechanics, types, and applications of foot and ankle surgeries.
Synthes Podiatric Foot & Ankle Technology Symposium
Irvine, California, USA. January 2020.
Led by renowned podiatric surgeons. The course featured didactic presentations as well as a hands-on cadaveric lab focused around the foot and ankle.
Procedures included subtalar joint fusions, flat foot reconstruction, Achilles tendon repair, Lapidus bunionectomy, distal metatarsal osteotomies and 1st MPJ fusions.
Zimmer Biomet Resident Regional Foot and Ankle Course
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. November 2019.
Led by a prominent podiatric faculty member. The course featured didactic presentations as well as a hands-on cadaveric lab focused around the foot and ankle.
Procedures included 1st MPJ fusion, Lapidus, Distal bunionectomy with Akin osteotomy, (Weil) Lesser Metatarsal Shortening Osteotomy, Hammertoe Correction with Implant, Lisfranc Fusion.
Academic Presentations (Author and Presenter)
- Management of a Subacute Neglected Pilon Fracture in a Neuropathic Diabetic Patient/Michigan Podiatric Medical Association Abstract Competition/February 2020
- Surgical Management of Comminuted Lisfranc Fracture in Severe Hemophilia A Patient/Michigan Podiatric Medical Association Abstract Competition/February 2019
- Complications of Malreduced Ankle Fracture/American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Complications Conference/November 2018
- Surgical Feedback Evaluation Tool for Resident Physicians/Michigan Quality Improvement Summit/June 2018
- Surgical Feedback Evaluation Tool for Resident Physicians/Msu College of Osteopathic Medicine Statewide Campus System (Scs), Scholarly Activity Poster Day/May 2018
- Intraoperative Discovery of Undiagnosed Calcaneus Fracture During Triple Arthrodesis for Adult Acquired Flatfoot Correction/Michigan Podiatric Medical Association Abstract Competition/January 2018
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