Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Fellowship Physician

Podiatric Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgical Fellowship

Methodist Healthcare is seeking motivated applicants for a 1-year podiatric reconstructive foot and ankle surgical fellowship to begin summer 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Qualified Candidates:

• Completed a 3-year CPME approved podiatric residency
• ABFAS board eligible in foot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical licensure in Texas required
• Desire to gain additional expertise in diabetic Charcot reconstruction, plastic surgery of the diabetic foot and ankle and deformity correction

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Paid malpractice

Duration:

1-year (2026-2027 fellowship: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027)

Requirements:

Letter of interest, CV and 3 letters of recommendation (1 from residency director)

Fellowship Director:

Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

About Methodist Hospital and the Methodist Healthcare System:

• Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including 9 acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually
• Methodist Hospital: 811 bed facility, 27 operating suites, including bi-plane suite and hybrid OR
• Nationally accredited Level III Trauma Center
• Over 2,000 TAVR procedures performed; 400 annually
• Established lung transplant program in 2021
• Over 150 ECMOs annually
• Over 1600 open heart surgeries each year
• Over 90 cardiology physicians in Methodist Physician Practices
• 25 cath labs

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonios MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.