Ankle and Foot Institute of Texas

Your feet are the most precious possessions and unfortunately often not appreciated until pain develops. The decision to alter one or both with surgery is a serious one, not to be made quickly or taken lightly. Your care is always the first priority at Ankle and Foot Institute of Texas. The American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery certifies Dr. Matthew Cerniglia, the founder of Ankle and Foot Institute. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and furthered his post-graduate training at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine graduating Cum Laude. He later completed a highly intensive two-year surgical residency at Hillcrest Health Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma one of the country's leading podiatric medical training facilities. Dr. Cerniglia is also experienced in pediatric reconstructive foot and ankle surgery for the treatment of congenital anomalies of the lower limbs in infants and children and leads bi-annual surgical mission trips to San Pedro Sula Honduras. While taking care of the local citizens in need he also teaches medical students, orthopedic residents, and practicing pediatric orthopedists in the fine art of foot and ankle surgical reconstruction. His sub-specialties include pediatric and adult flatfoot reconstruction, repair of traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle, and is one of less than 1% of all Foot and Ankle Surgeons in the world who performs and specializes in total ankle replacement surgery. Dr. Cerniglia was the first podiatric surgeon to implant the In-Bone Total Ankle Replacement system, which now is currently owned and operated through Wright Medical.