Wagner Santiago, DPM

Professional Licensure

• North Carolina Podiatric License
• Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Board Certified, Foot Surgery

Educational Background / Work History

• University of South Carolina – Spartanburg, SC 1982-1983
• Miami Dade Community College – South Campus, AA Degree – Biology 1983
• Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, FL, DPM Degree, 1996
• The Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
  Podiatric Surgery Residency Program, 1997-1999
• The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
  Podiatric Surgery Residency Program, 1996-1999
• Gaston Foot and Ankle Associates, P.A., Gastonia, NC, 1999 – Present
  Private Practice of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Professional Memberships

• 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

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 / POSTER & VIDEO 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 Calcinatory 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

CIVIC ACTIVITIES & ORGANIZATIONS

Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC
Choir Member, Middle School Leader

Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC
Assistant Soccer Coach
1999

Recreational Soccer, Gastonia, NC
Soccer Coach
1999 – Present

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

Biltmore Sprint Triathlon
Asheville, NC
July, 2006