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Joanne Balkaran, DPM

Joanne Balkaran, DPM

 

Primary Office Location:
 

Mt. Dora
4820 Hwy 19A
Suite 1
Mt. Dora, Fl. 32757

Phone:  352-589-9550
Fax:  352-589-8283
 

Medical Training:

RESIDENCY Palmetto General Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 36 Months (PM&S-36)
Director: Luis E. Marin, D.P.M.
ADVANCED TRAINING Masters of Ring External Fixation
Kirienko Foot and Ankle Hospital Based Fellowship
Istituto Clinico Humanitas/Galeazzi Ortopedico Hospital
Director: Dr Alexander Kirienko, M.D

Education:

MEDICAL Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.)
Pi Delta Honor Society Graduate
Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences
POSTGRADUATE Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S)
Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences
Award for Achievement in Biomedical Sciences
UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelors of Science in Biology and Psychology (Hon. B.S.)
McMaster University

Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, Quebec

Certifications:

  • ACLS & BLS Certified -- current
  • National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Certified Pass of Part I, II, & III
  • Certificate of Completion- Skills Course in Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, 2008
  • Certificate of Completion - Taylor Spatial Frame Course, 2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Florida Podiatric Medical Association
  • American Professional Wound Care Association
  • Pi Delta Honor Society
  • British Parachute Association
  • Ontario Recreational Canoe Association
  • Florida Hospital Orlando, Altamonte, Waterman

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Balkaran J, Marin L, Auger F. Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis following Lower Extremity Surgery with a Protocol review (manuscript submission in progress).
  • Marin L, Auger F, Balkaran J. A Scientific Look at the Arched-wire Compression Technique for Triple Arthrodesis. (manuscript submitted to JFAS, awaiting publication).
  • Balkaran J, Marin L, Auger F. A Scientific Look at the Arched-wire Compression Technique for Triple Arthrodesis. Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Maryland 2009. First Place
  • Balkaran J, Yen C. Radiographic Assessment of Ankle Equinus - A Comparison of Standard Lateral View versus Charger View. Poster Presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Las Vegas 2006.

PRESENTATIONS:

  • Balkaran J. Sports Medicine and Foot-care. Golden Triangle YMCA, Tavares, 2009
  • Balkaran J. Foot Ulcers. Lake Sumter Community College, Leesburg 2009
  • 4th Annual International External Fixation Symposium, San Antonio, TX- Assist in Charcot Reconstruction Workshop, 2008
  • Marin L, Balkaran J. Compartment Syndrome and its Effect on Patients. Worker's Compensation Seminar, Ft Lauderdale 2008.
  • Balkaran J. Evaluation of the Diabetic Foot. Pembroke Canadian Diabetic Association, Pembroke, Ontario 2008.
  • Marin L, Balkaran J. Ankle Sprains and Long-Term Consequences. Worker's Compensation Seminar, Miami, 2008.
  • Marin L, Balkaran J. Pes Planus and Hallux Abductovalgus Deformity, Dominicana de Ortopedia y Traumatologia Regional Norte, Santiago, Dominican Republic, September 2007.
  • Marin L, Balkaran J. Tibial Plafond Fractures - Ilizarov Frame. 3rd Annual International External Fixation Symposium, Smith and Nephew Workshop. San Antonio, TX August 2007.
  • Chang P, Balkaran J. Angiostatin Gene Therapy for a Metastatic Murine Model, McMaster University, 2002

 

 

 

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Podiatrist - Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, Mt. Dora and Orlando FL -- Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida 407-339-7759