Wagner Santiago, DPM

Civic Activities and Organizations

Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC
Choir Member, High School teacher/leader

Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC
Assistant Soccer Coach
1999, 2011, 2012

Recreational Soccer, Gastonia, NC
Soccer Coach
1999 – Present

Gastonia United Soccer Club, Gastonia, NC
Soccer Coach
2000 – 2004 U-18 Age Group

Striker of Gaston County Soccer Associates
Soccer Coach
2010 - Present

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified, Foot Surgery

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina – Spartanburg, SC
Miami Dade Community College – South Campus, AA Degree – Biology
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, FL, DPM Degree

RESIDENCY

Podiatric Surgery Residency Program-The Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Podiatric Surgery Residency Program-The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Affiliations

American Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Pi Delta National Honor Society

Professional Experience

Gaston Foot and Ankle Associates, P.A., Gastonia, NC, 1999 – Present
Private Practice of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Honors and Awards

Chief Resident, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency
President’s Award, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Leadership Award, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Pi Delta Podiatric Honor Society, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Academic Merit Scholarship, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Leadership Scholarship, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Fund for Podiatric Medicine Education Scholarship
Dr. Herbert Feinberg Academic Scholarship
President’s List, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Dean’s List, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
President, Senior Class of 1996, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
President, Junior Class of 1996, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
President, Freshman Class of 1996, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Vice President, Florida Podiatric Medical Students Association
Vice President, Student Body, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Publications / Research Projects/ Presentations

Antibiotic Loaded Bone Cement (ALBC) for Osteomyelitis in the Diabetic Foot
Co-authors: A. Catanzariti, DPM; E. Kron, DPM; M. Lee, DPM
Submitted to American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
Videotape Educational Program – February, 1999
The Lapidus Procedure
Co-authors: A. Catanzariti, DPM; M. Lee, DPM; E. Kron, DPM
Submitted to American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
Videotape Educational Program – February, 1999
Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis
Co-authors: A. Catanzariti, DPM; E. Kron, DPM; M. Lee, DPM
Submitted to American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
Videotape Educational Program – February, 1999
Subtotal Calcanectomy for Chronic Heel Ulcerations
Co-authors: A. Catanzariti, DPM; J. Grossman, DPM; D. Grace, DPM
55th ACFAS Annual Meeting and Scientific Seminar
Poster Exhibit – February, 1997

Lecturing Experience

Geriatric Hallux Abducto Valgus
“Current Concepts in Hallux Abducto Valgus Surgery” – September, 1998
Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lecture Series
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Closing Base Wedge Osteotomy
“Current Concepts in Hallux Abducto Valgus Surgery: Procedure Selection, Complications and Salvage” – November, 1997
The West Penn Grand Rounds Lecture Series
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Perioperative Risks and Considerations
“The Rheumatoid Foot” – October, 1997
The West Penn Grand Rounds Lecture Series
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Physeal Injuries
September, 1996
Mount Sinai Grand Rounds
Cleveland, Ohio
Surgical Approach in the Rheumatoid Foot
August, 1996
Scranton Community Medical Center Grand Rounds
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Diabetic Foot
October 1999, 2000, 2001
Gaston Eye Associates
Gastonia, NC
Subtalar Joint Fusion
NCFAS Winter Seminar 2001
Greensboro, NC
Arthrodesis First MTPJ
NCFAS Winter Seminar 2001
Greensboro, NC
Diabetic Seminar
March, 2006
Gastonia, NC
Lecture Series on Foot Deformation
Caromont Hospital
Gastonia, NC