Joshua M. Vest, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Vest is originally from Wichita, Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN. He then completed his medical training at Des Moines University, obtaining a doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in 2008.

Dr. Vest’s residency training was completed at Wayne State University – Detroit Medical Center, which includes Detroit Receiving Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Michigan; both of which are level one trauma centers. Comprehensive training in podiatric surgery, trauma surgery, pediatric injuries and reconstructive surgery was completed during his three-year residency program. Dr. Vest’s interests in foot and ankle surgery extend from hammertoes and bunions to ankle fractures and complex foot reconstructions. He is one of the few surgeons in Nebraska to receive additional advanced training in total ankle joint replacement surgery.

Through his training and experience, Dr. Vest learned both conservative and surgical management of all aspects of foot and ankle pathology. Dr. Vest has been published in a major medical journal and continues to pursue podiatric research. From preventative medicine to foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction, Dr. Vest is committed to improving your foot and ankle health concerns. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Nebraska Podiatric Medical Association and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Vest was  appointed to the Nebraska Board of Health by Governor Dave Heineman.

Licensure / Certifications:

• State of Michigan Licensed Podiatric Physician and Surgeon, July 2008
• Passed Part I of the National Board of Podiatric Medicine Examination, July 2006
• Passed Part II of the National Board of Podiatric Medicine Examination, March 2008
• Passed Part III of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examination, May 2010
• ACLA/BLS Certification, Current

Education:

• Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 2008
  • Awarded APMSA Education Foundation Scholarship
  • IPMSA Outstanding Student Leadership A ward
• Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, Minnesota
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English, June 2002
  • Awarded Gustavus Trustee Scholarship
  • Phi Alpha Community Service Award

Residency:

• Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
• Podiatric Medicine and Surgery 36 month, 2008-Present
• Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency

Professional Memberships:

• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Michigan Podiatric Medical Association

Advanced Training:

• 4th Annual International External Fixation Symposium, December 2008
• Microsurgery Workshop in Reconstructive Surgery, February 2008
• Orthofix Circular Frame External Fixation Course, July 2009
• Arthrex Foot and Ankle A1ilu·oscopy and Sports Injury Course, November 2009
• AO Basic Podiatric Surgical Course, November 2009
• Small Bone Innovations S.T.A.R Ankle Implant Course, February 2010
• AO Advanced Podiatric Surgical Skills Course, March 2010
• ACF AS Advanced Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course, June 2010
• Limb Deformity, Limb Lengthening and Clubfoot Course, September 2010

Leadership Roles:

• Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
  Medical Student Externship Coordinator
• Des Moines University, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa
  • Student Body President, 2005-2007
  • President of the Iowa Podiatric Medical Students Association, 2005-2007
  • APMA Student Mentor, 2004-present
• Gustavus Adolphus College, St Peter, Minnesota
  • President of the Community Service and Outreach Club

Publications & Research:

• Early Clinical & Radiographic Outcomes after Treatment of Displaced Intraarticular
• Calcaneal Fractures Using Delta-Frame Construct External Fixation
• Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 50:135-140 2011