Sole Talk: A Discussion on Foot Health

Anthony Colonna, D.P.M., was born and raised in Erie, Pa., and attended podiatry school in Cleveland, Ohio, at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Upon completion of his medical education he attended the PMSR/RRA residency program at LECOM Health. He led the program as chief resident in years two and three of his residency education. He is double board certified by American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Forefoot and Rearfoot/Reconstructive Surgery) as well as American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Since completion of his residency training he has been heavily involved in the residency program locally. While at his previous employer, he refined his skills in all concepts of foot and ankle surgery, focusing on minimally invasive surgical options. Providing care at a large tertiary care hospital has allowed significant growth of the residency education as well as the many students he has mentored. Additionally, there is a large focus on limb salvage with a multidisciplinary approach, which allows for professional interpersonal relationship development. Dr. Colonna is on staff at LECOM Health (residency program director)/LECOM College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Colonna also sees UPMC patients.

Colette Yori Tobia, DPM, is board certified in Podiatric Medicine and received her medical degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida. She completed her residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. Before receiving her medical degree, she graduated from the University of Miami (FL) with a Bachelor of Science degree and completed the Master of Science Program in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University. Dr. Yori Tobia specializes in diabetic care, geriatrics, wound care, and minimally invasive surgeries and practices throughout the LECOM Health System. She is also an assistant professor and part-time faculty with the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine.

Alan Kidon, DPM, is board certified in Forefoot and Rearfoot/Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He was born and raised in Chardon, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of  Science in Chemistry from Baldwin Wallace University. Dr. Kidon then attended podiatry school at the Kent State University College of Podiatry in Cleveland. He did his residency training in Detroit, Mich., at Ascension Macomb – Oakland Hospital. He then spent six years at a busy private practice in Lexington, Ky. He served as Secretary to the Kentucky Podiatry Association, an alternate delegate for Kentucky to the House of Delegate for the American Podiatric Medical Association, and served on the    executive committee as Director of Podiatry at the Continuing Care   Hospital. Dr. Kidon has also been involved in many research studies and is published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.