Russell S. Sticha, D.P.M.

Education & Training

• Undergraduate Degree: University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
• Medical Degree: University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA
• Podiatric Surgical Residency: Department of Surgery, Section of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Macomb Hospital, Harrison Township, MI
• Trauma Surgery Fellowship: University Hospital Vienna, Vienna, Austria
• Board Certification: American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Board Certification: American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Specialties & Special Interests

• Achilles Tendon Repair
• Ankle Fracture
• Austin/Akin Bunionectomy
• Calcaneal Osteotomy
• Correction of Hammer Toe
• Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF) Release
• Flexor Digitorum Longus (FDL) Tendon Transfer
• First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis
• Foot and Ankle Trauma
• Gastroc Recession
• Lapidus/Akin Bunionectomy
• Midfoot Arthrodesis
• Modified Kidner Procedure
• Ostectomy Midfoot
• Performs All Aspects of Foot, Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
• Performs Total Ankle Replacements
• Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Revision Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
• Subtalar Joint Arthrodesis
• Total Ankle Arthroplasty
• Total Ankle Replacement
• Treatment and Care of Foot and Ankle Injuries
• Triple Arthrodesis (Hindfoot Fusion)

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Past Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
• Past Member, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association
• Journal Review Committee, Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery,
• Journal Review Committee, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
• Oral Examiner, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Member Credentials Committee, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Member Board of Directors, National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
• Member Computer Based Examination Committee (Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery), American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Member Board of Directors, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgey

Honors & Awards

• Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities, University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, 1993-1994
• The National Dean's List, University of Osteopathic Medicine & Health Sciences, 1993-1994
• Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, 1995
• Podiatric Practitioner of the Year, St. John North Shores Hospital, 2000
• Named to Detroit Hour Magazine’s “Top Docs” list, 2005
• Chief of Staff, Alomere Health, 2012
• Podiatric research published in numerous medical journals and presented to peers