Professional

Dr. Werd is currently the Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, a position he has held since 1999. He is double Board Certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Werd is Past-President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and remains active lecturing locally, nationally, and internationally on sports medicine topics throughout the year.

Dr. Werd has also obtained the prestigious status of “Fellow” of the American College of Sports Medicine. He also serves on the Clinic Advisory Board of the American Running and Fitness Association.

He completed a distinguished AO International Fellowship in Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery in Davos, Switzerland, and Lahr, Germany. This is a highly competitive and sought-after Fellowship, which is awarded to physicians who have exhibited excellence in their clinical and research specialties.

Dr. Werd finished his surgical residency training under the expertise of his residency director, Dr. Keith B. Kashuk, who is an internationally known lecturer, author, and physician. Under the direction of Dr. Kashuk, Dr. Werd actively participated in the care of athletes and coaches from the Miami Dolphins, the Florida Marlins, the University of Miami sports teams, and many others.

Dr. Werd graduated medical school in Chicago with Magna Cum Laude Honors from SCPM, finishing in the top 10 % of his graduating class. He also completed an undergraduate Research Fellowship, studying human performance in an orthopedic gait analysis laboratory.

Dr. Werd completed his undergraduate studies with a Double Major, a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Biology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Indiana University in Bloomington. Also, he completed an accelerated full year of pre-med biology courses and laboratory studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

He graduated from a prestigious class 6A high school, Glenbrook North, in Northbrook, Illinois where he was Captain of his Varsity Football and Wrestling teams.

Publications

Dr. Werd has authored 6 sports medicine books, including most recently, Athletic Footwear and Orthoses in Sports Medicine and, FOOT! Care, Prevention, and Treatment, which are available on Amazon.com. Also, he has written and published more than 100 medical-related articles.

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine treatment and prevention of injuries of the lower extremity are a passion of Dr. Werd. This remains his primary focus, along with Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot, Ankle, and Leg.

Dr. Werd serves on the Sports Medicine Staff at Florida Southern College, and is a guest lecturer for a lower extremity biomechanics course in Athletic Training Program. He has also taught a 3-hour advanced athletic training course to athletic training students at The University of Tampa.

Dr. Werd served as one of two team podiatrists for the Tampa Bay Mutiny Major League Soccer Team, and he has consulted in the care of the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees Spring Training Baseball Teams.

He has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of the endurance athlete, including marathoners, cyclists, and triathletes.

Fitness

Dr. Werd is a finisher of the Hawaii Ironman World Championship Triathlon (on the Big Island of Hawaii), often called the “...the most difficult 1-day endurance event in the world”. He also completed the Inaugural Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Clearwater, Florida, and qualified to compete in the USA Triathlon National Championship race in Burlington, Vermont.

He has finished more than 40 cycling “Centuries”, 100+ triathlons, and multiple marathons- including the Boston, Disney, and Chicago Marathons.

Philanthropy and Community

Dr. Werd is a proud graduate of Leadership Lakeland Class 20, and also Leadership Polk Class 4.

Dr. Werd serves on the Sports Medicine Staff at Florida Southern College, and is a member of the Athletic Training Program Board.

He volunteers for Resurrection Catholic School, and provides volunteer service for a number of community events including “Cooking Men”, which benefits the Lakeland Regional Medical Center’s Foundation.

He has also served as President of the Lakeland Runners Club, and he was the Race Director for 10 straight years of Lakeland's premier road race, the MayFaire 5K Classic.

Dr. Werd served as a volunteer Board Member on the Board of Directors of The Arthritis Foundation, Gulf Coast Chapter.

He enjoys volunteering for numerous other events throughout the year, including Medical Staff volunteer for the Gasparilla Distance Classic, the Tampa Marathon, the Sunshine State Games, Florida Senior Games, and high school sports physical screenings.

Personal

Dr. Werd enjoys spending his free time with his wife, two daughters and son. They are members of the Church of the Resurrection in South Lakeland.

EDUCATION Essex Catholic High School 09/68 Š 06/72 300 Broadway Newark, NJ Member National Honor Society University of Scranton 09/72 Š 06/76 Scranton, PA Degree: Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude Member Alpha Epsilon Delta National Premedical Honor Society Pennsylvania College Of Podiatric Medicine 09/77 Š 06/81 Eight and Race Street Philadelphia, PA Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Vice President Of Pennsylvania Podiatry Medical Students Association, Student Government 1979-1980 POST DOCTORAL EDUCATION Podiatric Surgical Residency Program 07/1/81 Š 06/30/82 New Berlin Memorial Hospital 13750 West National Avenue Residency Director: Dr. Richard L. Hecker 10401 W. Lincoln Avenue #103 Milwaukee, WI 53227-1255 CLINICAL FACULTY APPOINTMENTS Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine Adjunct Clinical Professor Medicine Academic Year 1988 Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine Adjunct Clinical Professor Academic Year 1988 - 1995 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Podiatric Medical Association Florida Representation to American Podiatric Medical Association House of Delegates 2001-Present Delegate Position Resolutions Committee Member 2001 Florida Podiatric Medical Association, Immediate Past President 2001 - Present President 2000 - 2001 First President 1999 - 2000 Second Vice President 1998 - 1999 Treasurer 1997 - 1998 Secretary 1996 - 1997 Polk County Podiatric Medical Association, President 1985-1996 STATE LICENSES TO PRACTICE PODIATRIC MEDICINE Florida Wisconsin PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery 08/87, Re-certified 08/97 Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 10/87 Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine 08/99

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus Published in The Journal of Foot Surgery, Summer 1993 The Percutaneous Lateral Ankle Stabilization Procedure (PLAS) Submitted to The Journal of Foot Surgery, May 1981 HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL Member of Podiatry Staff with full surgical privileges. Lakeland Surgical and Diagnostic Center Lakeland, FL Central Florida Surgi-Center Lakeland, FL Highlands Regional Medical Center Sebring, FL Member of Podiatry Staff with full surgical privileges Edward A. Fazekas, D.P.M. Surgical Center of Central Florida Sebring, FL COMMUNITY Knights of Columbus Third Degree Mother Seton Council 1069 Lakeland, Florida Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Archbishop John Carroll Assembly 2546 Lakeland, Florida Resurrection Catholic Church Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist Lakeland, Florida Kiwanis Club Citrus Centre Lakeland, Florida 1982-1990 Chairman Special Olympics Committee 1982-1983 SPORTS TAEKWONDO American Taekwondo Association 2nd Grade Brown Belt Recommended SCUBA Open Water Certification Advanced Certification Certified Rescue Diver Nitrox Certified

Dr. Odro grew up in New York City, and graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Post-Graduate Internships were served at Beth Israel Hospital in surgical medical rotation, and Gouveneur Ambulatory Unit, New York City, in medical orthopedic rotation. Dr. Odro is a Diplomate on the National Board of Podiatry, Fellow in the Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery. He is a member of the American Podiatry Association, Florida Podiatry Association, Polk County Podiatric Medical Association, and The American Society of Podiatric Dermatology. He is currently Secretary/Treasurer of the Polk and Highlands Podiatric Association. Keeping an open mind about all forms of alternative medical treatments is important to Dr. Odro. In 1983 he became the only Certified Podiatric Acupuncturist in Polk County. Dr. Odro attends lectures and seminars regularly in order to gain knowledge that will benefit his patients, and to keep abreast of the most current medical advances Current Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations: Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland Regional Surgical Center Lakeland Surgical Center Highlands Regional Medical Center - Sebring Central Florida Surgical Center - Sebring Philosophy Dr. Odro and his wife, Joyce, have been married for 39 years. They love to travel and to plan all the details of their trips. Whether he is hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire or following a trail in the French Alps, Dr. Odro knows first hand the importance of proper foot gear. A six-hour hike with a painful blister is definitely not fun. He is happy to share some hiking tips: Break in new boots before you plan to hike in them. Boots provide good ankle support, especially on rocky trails. Wear socks that wick away perspiration. Use a walking stick or hiking pole for stability. Carry a first-aid kit and plenty of drinking water. When hiking at altitude, use sunscreen, and stop often to rest. Choosing proper shoe gear is often a big decision and an even bigger expense. The careful determination made in the shoe department does not always work out when foot problems are a factor. Dr. Odro likes to maintain an active lifestyle, and wants that for his patients. Hi-tech sandals have become quite popular. With Velcro tabs and thick tread, there are varieties for walking, hiking, running, etc., whether on land or sea. It is important to know what is on the market and be able to advise patients as to what may be best for them. Since Florida provides us with so many active lifestyle choices, it is extremely important that individuals maintain good health in order to participate fully in these activities. Every sport has shoes and clothing to go with it; from rock climbing to water aerobics, you can be in style. However, if your feet hurt because of a painful bunion, heel spur, ingrown toenail, or foot deformity, the endless selection of styles and colors will not make that activity as enjoyable as it could be. Dr. Odro was interviewed about Summer foot health for an article in the Life section of "The Ledger" dated June 24, 2003. Dr. Odro's reputation as an excellent diagnostician brings referrals from primary care physicians in the community who seek his expertise. With maturity comes experience, and the diagnostic problem solving that can only be learned over time. With proper medical evaluation and advice, Dr. Odro has helped countless men, women, and children to obtain an active, pain-free lifestyle. Dr. Odro understands that his patients want to feel good at work and to enjoy their leisure time. He makes every effort to get them moving and keep them active, whether they are young or young at heart. Dr. Odro regularly attends Podiatric lectures and seminars to keep abreast of new technology. He has a keen interest in diabetic foot care, orthopedic deformities, and dermatology. In addition, he attends medical lectures to stay up-to-the-minute on all aspects of medicine in order to direct his patients for proper care by specialists. Dr. Odro stays abreast of future trends such as digital x-ray processing, portable ultrasound evaluation (similar to sonograms, synthetic joint implants). Personal After moving to Lakeland and joining Temple Emanuel, using his organization skills, Dr. Odro has chaired numerous committees, and has been Vice President and a member of the Executive Board for over 30 years. With his medical background, he established the Temple Emanuel Blood Bank and serves as Chairman. He is a recipient of the prestigious "Temple Emanuel Man of the Year Award" for dedication and outstanding service. He is Past President and one of the original founders of Temple Emanuel Men's Club. Dr. Odro has been the Podiatric representative to the Medical Records Committee at Lakeland Regional Medical Center from 1990 - 2004. In his leisure time, Dr. Odro shares a passion for fishing with his son. Getting up at 4 a.m. is part of the fun. He packs a camera along with lunch, as he will entertain his patients with photos of the Redfish, Trout, and Snook they catch.