Cleveland Orthopaedic Surgeon to Serve Leading Foot and Ankle Society
Schaumburg, Ill. (October 1, 2026) – Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon, Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD, MEd, 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.
“It is an honor and privilege to be selected to serve on the AOFAS Board of Directors,” Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead said. “I’m excited to work with the members of the AOFAS to keep improving our Society.”
Currently, Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead is the chief of the orthopaedic foot & ankle division and medical director for musculoskeletal foot and ankle health at University Hospitals in Cleveland. After earning her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, she completed her orthopaedic residency at the University of Rochester and her foot and ankle fellowship at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead is a past chair of the AOFAS Women’s Leadership Committee and currently serves as a member of the AOFAS Postgraduate Education Committee and a reviewer for Foot & Ankle International, the official journal of the AOFAS. Outside of the AOFAS, Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and serves as the Foot & Ankle Section Editor of the Current Orthopaedic Practice journal.
“I was motivated to pursue the member-at-large role out of deep commitment to service within our specialty and desire to help shape its future in a meaningful and lasting way,” Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead. “I am especially passionate about supporting the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and ensuring that AOFAS continues to foster a diverse, inclusive, and engaged membership.”
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.
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