About Us

The UTHealth Houston Foot and Ankle Fellowship prepares orthopedic surgeons for advanced, specialized practice. For more than 20 years, our program has trained fellows to deliver expert care in foot and ankle surgery.

We accept two fellows each year, ensuring a focused, high-volume clinical and surgical experience. William C. McGarvey, MD, leads the program and provides dedicated mentorship throughout the fellowship.

Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Surgery Training

Our fellowship offers hands-on experience in both the clinic and the operating room. Fellows rotate with five fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeons, gaining exposure to a diverse patient population.

You will build strong diagnostic skills and make informed surgical decisions while managing complex cases.

Surgical Training Experience

Fellows gain experience in:

• Flatfoot and cavovarus reconstruction
• Hindfoot, midfoot, and ankle arthrodesis
• Total ankle arthroplasty
• Taylor Spatial Frame application
• Trauma and fracture care
• Diabetic foot care, including Charcot arthropathy
• Forefoot reconstruction
• Tendon pathology and repair
• Sports-related foot and ankle injuries

This experience prepares you to perform the procedures required in modern orthopedic practice confidently.

Academic Experience and Research

The program emphasizes academic growth and lifelong learning. Fellows actively participate in:

• Evidence-based clinical decision-making
• Self-directed study and critical thinking
• Teaching residents and medical students
• Research and scholarly activity

Our curriculum follows American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) guidelines, ensuring a comprehensive and structured educational experience.

Fellowship Mission

Our mission is to train orthopedic surgeons to treat complex foot and ankle conditions using both surgical and nonsurgical approaches. We graduate confident, highly skilled surgeons who advance patient care and contribute to their communities and the field of orthopedic surgery.