2026 Faculty
Alan Bass, DPM, FACPM, CPC
Founder and CEOJARALL Medical Management
Manalapan, NJ
Alan Bass, DPM, CPC, FACPM is a Board-Certified podiatrist and CEO of JARALL Medical Management. Dr Bass ran a successful practice in New Jersey until 2024, since finishing his residency in 1994. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Podiatric Medicine as well as the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management. In addition he is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by the American Academy of Professional Coders. He is a frequent lecturer nationwide in the area of medical and business management as well as charting, coding and compliance. Dr Bass also provided business and practice management guidance while previously working as Medical Director for NEMO Health, the previous owners of TRAKnet EHR. With the acquisition of TRAKnet by Modernizing Medicine (ModMed), he also previously served on the Client Advisory Board for Podiatry for ModMed.
Brad Castellano
Kris A DiNucci, DPM, FACFAS
FounderFoot & Ankle Center of Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ
Kris DiNucci, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon with extensive expertise in advanced surgical and reconstructive procedures. He is the founder of the Foot & Ankle Center of Arizona and has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Top Doc in Phoenix Magazine for over 17 consecutive years. Nationally regarded as a leader in minimally invasive bunion surgery (MIBS), Dr DiNucci has been instrumental in the evolution of 6th generation techniques, lecturing nationally, publishing peer-reviewed research, and training surgeons across the country. His contributions extend beyond clinical care—serving on national boards, consulting for medical device innovation, and advising on the development of new implants and fixation systems. He is the inventor and patent holder of a hand surgery procedure now commonly in use. Dr DiNucci’s practice philosophy emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care that combines surgical precision with the latest advancements in minimally invasive techniques to achieve optimal outcomes. D. DiNucci enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and two daughters. He values family time and the balance it brings to his busy surgical career. Each year, he travels throughout Europe, where he combines his passion for history and culture with opportunities to relax and recharge.
Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc
Director, Continuing EducationAssociate Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc is a podiatric surgeon practicing in Southern California. She serves as an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and is the Director of Continuing Medical Education. Additionally, she practices at Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS). Dr Estes completed her fellowship at the North Jersey Foot & Ankle Fellowship under Dr Michael Subik. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery, complex limb deformity correction, limb salvage, and surgical offloading solutions for diabetic ulcers. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Since 2016, she has been a fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. Dr Estes is also the Chief of Podiatry at RUHS and serves as the clinical site coordinator for outside rotating PGY3 residents. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband. You can check out her IG: doctorestes
Jana Flewellen
Accounting ProfessionalSpeaker & Educator
Jana Flewellen is an experienced accounting and finance professional with over 25 years of experience supporting business owners and professionals with strong financial systems, risk awareness, and strategic decision-making. As an educator with Legally Mine, Jana brings practical financial insight that complements legal strategies for asset protection and long-term stability. Jana has held leadership roles across corporate finance, accounting management, and business ownership, giving her a well-rounded perspective that resonates with medical and dental professionals. She is known for clearly explaining financial concepts in a way that is easy to understand and immediately applicable. Most recently, Jana served as Finance Manager at AZComp Technologies, where she helped drive year-over-year revenue growth, improved financial reporting, and implemented modern accounting systems. She has also led accounting operations for multi-entity organizations and served as Treasurer for a humanitarian nonprofit. Outside of work, Jana enjoys traveling and outdoor adventures such as hiking, canyoneering, and scuba diving. When she’s not traveling, she loves being at home with her family and cherishes spending time with her 18 grandchildren.
Paul Kesselman, DPM, DABFAS, DABMSP
CEOPark DPM Consulting LLC
Partner
PARE Coding & Compliance Services
Oceanside, NY
Paul Kesselman, DPM, DABFAS, DABMSP has been in private practice for over 40 years in NYC and LI. He has been consulting for medical manufacturers and for a myriad of medical specialties in the areas of DME and wound care regulations for over 20 years. He is the leader for the APMA DME Workgroup, meets regularly with Medicare officials, and has formed liaisons with other orthotic professionals and lectured nationwide. His monthly column appearing in Podiatry Management is primarily dedicated to coding and compliance issues and has been a contributing author to Practical Endocrinology and other medical publications. He is co-owner of https://codinghelpline.com/ an on-line coding forum for podiatrists. Dr Kesselman recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Podiatry Management enshrining him in the Podiatry Hall of Fame.
Robert Lee, DPM
Chief of PodiatrySanta Monica-UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica, California
Robert K Lee, DPM is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for ailments affecting the foot and ankle. He has performed over a thousand surgical foot and ankle procedures, including common foot conditions such as bunions, neuromas, and hammertoes, as well as specializing in diabetic limb salvage, Charcot foot reconstruction, tendon repairs, foot and ankle arthritis, and ankle arthroscopy. He is also the current Chief of Podiatric Surgery at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center. Dr Lee graduated with honors from California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. He continued his training at a three-year surgical residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Northern Virginia before completing his training with a Lower Extremity Diabetic Limb Salvage Fellowship at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington DC. Dr Lee is currently Assistant Clinical Faculty within the David Geffen-UCLA School of Medicine and has been involved with the training of residents and fellows at UCLA Medical Center. He has also lectured for various conferences and seminars on multiple topics. In addition to being a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr Lee has also attained the highest level of board certification offered by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. This certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery has been awarded to less than five percent of podiatrists nationally.
Joseph Park, DPM, FACFAS
Assistant ProfessorCollege of Podiatric Medicine Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Joseph Park, DPM, FACFAS is a Fellowship trained, board certified podiatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Podiatric Medicine and the Residency Director of the Riverside University Hospital System Residency Program. Dr Park has interest in foot and ankle reconstruction and diabetic limb salvage.
David A Pougatsch, DPM
PresidentLos Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association
Los Angeles, CA
CEO, Solution Practice Management, Inc.
David A. Pougatsch, DPM is a fellowship-trained Podiatrist specializing in advanced wound care, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He is the author of numerous publications and has been involved with various clinical research studies. Dr Pougatsch is an Attending Faculty, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr Pougatsch currently serves as President of the Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Association. He is also the Director-at-Large, California Podiatric Medical Association. Dr Pougatsch is also the CEO of Solution Practice Management, Inc.
Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange CountyMission Viejo, CA
Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specialize in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care. Dr Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM). His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics. Dr Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio. He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals. Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients
Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
Private Practice Associate, Empire & Ankle CenterPomona and Riverside
Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine
Director, Chino Valley Medical Center
PMSR/RRA Podiatric Residency
Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM is a Board-Certified podiatric foot and ankle physician and surgeon who has been in practice for almost 20 years. He is also a fellow with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Shapiro has taught at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine for the past 13 years and is a full professor and associate dean of clinical affairs. He is the residency program director at the Chino Valley Medical Center PMSR/RRA program in Chino, California. Dr Shapiro's training includes a 3-year foot and ankle residency at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan after graduating from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA in 2003. After completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, he did his 3-year postgraduate training at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan from 2003 - 2006. He is also the Editor of PRESENT's Practice Perfect.
Laura Shin, DPM, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical SurgeryKeck Medicine at USC
Program Director of the Limb Salvage Podiatric Fellowship
Laura Shin, DPM, PhD, is a reconstructive surgeon and physician-scientist who specializes in podiatry, including foot and ankle deformities, Charcot neuroarthropathy, limb salvage, wound care and diabetic feet and ankles. Her interest in stem cell biology and the potential for using stem cells to repair diabetic wounds, along with her passion for patient care, led her to pursue a dual PhD and DPM degree. In her clinical and research pursuits, Dr Shin is dedicated to preserving and restoring mobility, which she believes is crucial to quality of life. She has a special interest in patients with diabetes and other high-risk conditions. Her research focuses on stem cell regeneration and the body's capacity for healing. In particular, she is examining tissue and stem cell repair in older adults, people with diabetes and people whose immune systems are compromised.