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Anish R. Kadakia, MD, Joins AOFAS® Board of Directors

by AOFAS | Oct 09, 2024

Chicago Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society

Anish Kadakia, MD

Rosemont, Ill. (October 9, 2024) – Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Anish R. Kadakia, MD, has joined the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery, as a member-at-large.

"The AOFAS does a tremendous amount for the members, and I wanted to contribute more to the Society and continue the hard work of the Board so that the Society continues to thrive in the future," Dr. Kadakia said.

Currently, Dr. Kadakia serves as a professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. After earning his medical degree and residency at Northwestern University, he completed his fellowship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

In addition to joining the AOFAS Board of Directors, Dr. Kadakia serves as a member of the AOFAS Membership Committee and Program Committee. He previously served as a member of the Education Committee, Foot & Ankle International CME Committee, Postgraduate Education Committee, and Practice Management Committee.

"AOFAS provides a significant support for our orthopaedic foot and ankle community, and I appreciate the sacrifice of the many Board members who have taken time away from their practices and families to make it successful," Dr. Kadakia said. "As I am in the middle of my career, I feel it is my responsibility to contribute. I look forward to understanding how AOFAS works at the Board level and to learn what I can do personally to help keep AOFAS relevant to the younger members who have a different set of needs and desires."

To learn more about the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, go to aofas.org.

About Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons
Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. Their education and training consist of four years of medical school, five years of postgraduate residency, and a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists care for patients of all ages, performing reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treating sports injuries, and managing foot and ankle trauma.

About the AOFAS
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) mobilizes our dynamic community of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to improve patient care through education, research, and advocacy. As the premier global organization for foot and ankle care, AOFAS delivers exceptional events and resources for continuous education, funds and promotes innovative research, and broadens patient understanding of foot and ankle conditions and treatments. By emphasizing collaboration and excellence, AOFAS inspires ever-increasing levels of professional performance leading to improved patient outcomes. For more information visit the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society online at aofas.org.

Contact:
Elizabeth Edwards
eedwards@aofas.org
847-430-5091