Physical Conditions
Beyond High Heels: Women and Foot Conditions
Women are at higher risk of foot injury than men for multiple reasons. In this article: Even when shoes don't cause foot problems, they can aggr...
John R. Clements, DPM
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Chief, Foot and Ankle
(4.6 out of 5)
VTC Faculty
Carilion Clinic
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Orthopaedic Trauma Miracle
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After a head-on car collision left Nikki with critical injuries, she was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she spent more than a month wondering if she’d ever walk again. A team of orthopaedic and plastic and reconstructive surgeons was able to save her foot but that was only the beginning of her journey. Learn More https://www.carilionclinic.org/ortho
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Background
Medical School
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Specialties or Medical Focus
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Wound Care
- Orthopaedics
Internships
- John Peter Smith Hospital
NPI
- 1629012208
Residencies
- John Peter Smith Hospital
Services
Conditions Treated
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ankle arthritis
- Ankle fractures
- Bunions (Hallux valgus)
- Diabetic foot ulcerations
- Foot arthritis
- Foot fractures
- Hammertoes
- Ingrown toenails
Treatments Offered
- Achilles tendon repair
- Ankle fracture repair
- Ankle fusions and replacements
- Bunion repair
- Complex foot reconstruction
- Complex limb salvage
- Foot fracture repairs
- Foot fusions
Biography
Dr. Clements joined Carilion Clinic in 2005. He earned his medical degree from Temple University and his internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
As chief of the Foot and Ankle Section at Carilion's Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, Dr. Clements specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic foot and foot and ankle trauma. He also provides clinical care to patients at the Carilion Clinic Wound Care Center.
Dr. Clements is certified by the Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and by the American College of Podiatric Surgery for both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfood and ankle surgery. He has received the Presidents Award from the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. He is assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
A licensed pilot, Dr. Clements enjoys flying recreationally in his spare time. He was included in the Airmen Certification Database by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2013 in recognition of his meeting or exceeding educational, licensing and medical standards set by the FAA.
As chief of the Foot and Ankle Section at Carilion's Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, Dr. Clements specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic foot and foot and ankle trauma. He also provides clinical care to patients at the Carilion Clinic Wound Care Center.
Dr. Clements is certified by the Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine and by the American College of Podiatric Surgery for both foot surgery and reconstructive rearfood and ankle surgery. He has received the Presidents Award from the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. He is assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
A licensed pilot, Dr. Clements enjoys flying recreationally in his spare time. He was included in the Airmen Certification Database by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2013 in recognition of his meeting or exceeding educational, licensing and medical standards set by the FAA.
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