Meet the Foot and Ankle Experts
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Kale Meeks, DPM
Kale Meeks, DPM, is a board-qualified forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgeon. He earned his medical degree in Podiatric Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Dr. Meeks then completed a three-year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at AdventHealth East Orlando with additional training in foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction. This is where he achieved the rank of chief resident. He specializes in elective and reconstructive forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. He also treats a wide array of foot and ankle conditions, including bunionectomies, conditions related to diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, and other injuries of the lower extremities. Dr. Meeks actively participates in podiatric research and has collaborated with many leaders in the field to advance the delivery of podiatric medicine for his patients.
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Zachary Cavins, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Zachary Cavins is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon. After graduating from Florida State University, Dr. Cavins received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He went on to complete a podiatric medicine and surgery residency at AdventHealth East Orlando where he achieved the rank of Chief Resident. Dr. Cavins is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He specializes in elective and reconstructive forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery. Dr. Cavins actively participates in podiatric research and has collaborated with many leaders in the field to advance the delivery of podiatric medicine for patients.
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Matthew Villani, DPM, FACFAS
Matthew Villani, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Villani completed a residency at Florida Hospital East Orlando, serving as chief resident in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Villani comes to AdventHealth from Central Florida Bone and Joint Institute in Orange City, Florida, where he served as a foot and ankle surgeon since 2020. He was also the foot and ankle specialist at the Manoogian Orthopedic Clinic in Mount Dora, Florida. Before that, he treated patients at the Foot and Ankle Associates of Florida in Lake Mary, Florida. Dr. Villani is also a published author and a frequent presenter at professional conferences. His work includes articles in prominent medical journals and presentations at international conferences on advances in foot and ankle surgery.
