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Our physicians at American Foot and Leg Specialists maintain the highest levels of accreditation and continuously pursue medical education of the most current foot and ankle care.

  • Dr. Paul A. Colon
  • Dr. Praya Mam
  • Dr. Jeffrey P. Flash
  • Dr. Rodney Gadson
  • Dr. Marieli A. Colon
  • Dr. Loren K. Colon

Dr. Paul ColonPaul A. Colon, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

MEDICAL SCHOOL 
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, 1970

RESIDENCY TRAINING 
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 
- St. Luke's Children Medical Center Philadelphia, PA .

POST-GRADUATE TRAINING 
- 28th AD/ASIF course of the Theoretical Basis & Practical Principles of the Opearative Treatment of Fractures & Nonunion, Davos, Switzerland

DIPLOMATE 
American Board of Podiatric Surgeons

FELLOW 
- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

INSTRUCTOR 
- California School of Podiatric Medicine 
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine 
- University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 
- Teaching Fellowship, Hadassah Hospital & Medical Center, Jerusalem, Isreal

Dr. Colon is Board Certified in Podiatry. Past President of the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association and past Region 10 (States)President for the American Podiatric Medical Association

 

Dr. Praya MamPraya Mam, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

MEDICAL SCHOOL 
Dr. Mam recieved his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of West Florida and his medical degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine.

RESIDENCY TRAINING 
Post Graduate training included a medical & surgical residency at Cleveland Foot & Ankle Clinic and Meridia Huron Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

DIPLOMATE 
Dr. Mam is a Diplomat of American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He serves on Continued Medical Education at Henry Medical Center.

FELLOW 
Fellow American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

Languages
Dr. Mam is fluent in English and Spanish

 

 

Dr. Jeffrey FlashJeffrey P. Flash, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

MEDICAL SCHOOL 
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

RESIDENCY TRAINING 
- Mount Sinai Medical Center 
- Chief Resident University of Miami 
- Jackson Memorial Hospital 
- Sylvester Cancer Center Ambulatory Surgical Center

FELLOW 
- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

HONORS & AWARDS 
- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Earl G. Kaplan Award for Academic & Clinical Excellence 
- Wally Wiseman Surgical Excellence Award 
- Dr. Marvin W. Shapiro Operative Podiatry Award SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS 
- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons - (associate) 
- American Podiatric Medical Association - (associate) 
- Georgia Podiatric Medical Association - (associate)

FORMAL TEACHING 
- Chief Resident, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, 
Mount Sinai Medical

 

Dr. Rodney GadsonRodney Gadson, D.P.M., C.W.S.

Medical School
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Residency Training
Hunter Holmes Mcguire VA Medical Center

Diplomate
- American Council of Certified Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons (ACCPPS) 
- American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
- American Podiatric Medical Association 
- Georgia Podiatric Medical Association 
- American Running & Fitness Association

 

 

 

Dr. Marieli ColonMarieli A. Colon, D.P.M.

Medical School
Dr. Marieli Colon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, where she graduated with honors Magnum Cum Laude. She received her medical degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL.

Residency Training
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
- Sacred Heart Hospital - Chicago, IL

Society Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association - Georgia Podiatric Medical Association

Languages
Dr. Marieli Colon is fluent in English and Spanish

 

Dr. Loren ColonLoren K. Colon, D.P.M.

Medical School
Dr. Loren Colon received his Bachelor of Science degree in Movement Sciences from the University of Michigan. He received his medical degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL where he was granted a Merit Scholarship for academic excellence.

Residency Training
Dr. Colon completed his 3-year Podiatric Medical and Surgical residency at the VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. He was trained by and with Emory University physicians.

 

Society Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Dr. Loren Colon volunteers his time with various local sports teams.




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