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Pod Patrol: Podiatry Podcast

Listen to Pod Patrol, where two podiatric surgeons delve into the fascinating world of Podiatry alongside guests from various medical disciplines. Join us as we uncover intriguing patient cases, discuss cutting-edge techniques, and explore the latest advancements in Medicine.

Recent Episodes

Dec. 15, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E40 - SEASON 1 FINALE

The first season of Pod Patrol Podcast comes to an end with the Finale! In the season one finale of Pod Patrol, Jeff Dikis reflects on the journey of creating the podcast, discussing the unexpected challenges, the importance...

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Dec. 8, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E39 - Dr. Zach Thomas - YouTube FootDoctorZach,…

In this episode, Jeff Dikis interviews Dr. Zach Thomas, a sports medicine expert and YouTube content creator (FootDoctorZach), discussing his journey from residency to private practice and the evolution of his career. They de...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E38 - Dr. Patrick McEneaney, DPM - Building Pri…

Dr. Patrick McEneaney has grown his private practice group Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists, to 16 offices with 19 physicians. He shares his journey from residency to establishing a successful podiatry practice in t...

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Nov. 24, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E37 - Dr. Alton Johnson, DPM - ASPS Board Chair…

In this episode, Dr. Alton Johnson shares his journey through podiatry, detailing his education and experiences from Ohio to Florida and now Michigan. He emphasizes the importance of research in podiatry, discussing his fello...

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Nov. 17, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E36 - Surgical Device Rep - Travis Zimmerman

In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Dikis interviews Travis Zimmerman, a medical device rep, about his background in sports and how he got involved in medical device sales. They discuss Travis' experience playing college football,...

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Nov. 10, 2024

Pod Patrol Podcast S1.E35 - Podiatry Fellowship: Dr. Grant Schindler …

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Dikis is joined by Dr. Grant Schindler and Dr. Rebecca Varney, two fellows at the Core Institute. They share their backgrounds, the reasons for pursuing fellowship training, and the application proce...

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About the Hosts

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Dr. Jeffrey Dikis

Jeffrey Dikis, DPM currently practices as a partner with McFarland Clinic, Iowa’s largest physician-owned multispecialty clinic. After residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, he worked at an orthopedic group in Tennessee before moving home to Iowa. He is certified in foot surgery and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He serves as clinical faculty with the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Dikis has extensive training in Arthroscopy, Trauma, Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and has taught and lectured at national educational conferences and courses.

He is the host and creator of the popular Pod Patrol podcast, an entertainment and educational podcast, covering topics of the foot and ankle with both podiatric and orthopedic colleagues. He is one-half of the instagram tandem FootDocDuo, producing educational content. He has authored research papers in both The Foot and Foot & Ankle International.

He is married to his wife, Ashley, also a podiatric surgeon, and has two young boys. He enjoys music and plays the piano and drums. He is an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoys coaching his kids’ soccer and basketball teams.

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Dr. Leland Jaffe

Dr. Jaffe earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2008 and then began his surgical and clinical training at the North Chicago VA Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL. During Dr. Jaffe’s residency, he served as chief resident during his three years of residency training and published original articles in peer reviewed journals. Following his completion of residency, he began practicing in a group practice in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Jaffe continued his academic involvement as a surgical instructor through the DePaul Health Center residency program. In addition to his busy surgical practice, Dr. Jaffe served on the panel at two different multi-disciplinary wound centers in St. Louis.