Eric B. Masternick, D.P.M., is Board Qualified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a graduate of John Carroll University with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry and from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
Dr. Masternick was raised in Youngstown, Ohio and attended Boardman High School where he participated in Varsity golf and tennis. He also enjoys basketball and running. After graduating from John Carroll University (Cleveland, Ohio) and Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (Cleveland, Ohio), Dr. Masternick completed a three year surgical residency at Northside Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio. The residency concentrated on all aspects of forefoot and rearfoot surgery with a concentration on reconstruction and limb salvage procedures.
Upon completion of residency, Dr. Masternick joined Ankle and Foot Care Centers of Youngstown, Ohio where he practiced for three and a half years. He served as vice president and president of the Eastern Academy of the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association for 3 years before he relocated to join Fox Mills Foot and Ankle Center in December of 2008. He is currently on the active medical staff of Reston Hospital Center and INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital.
Personal
Age: 33
Place of Birth: Youngstown, Ohio
Experience
Ankle and Foot Care Centers: Youngstown, Ohio
Associate: July 2005 – November 2008
Education
Northside Medical Center
Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR 24) July 2003 – June 2005
Rotating Podiatric Residency (RPR) July 2002 – June 2003
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine: Cleveland, Ohio
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: May 2002
John Carroll University: Cleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science, Biology: May 1998
Licensure
Ohio: 1998 to present
Pennsylvania: 2005 to present
Virginia: 2008 to present
Certifying Boards
American Board of Podiatric Surgeons
Board Qualified in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot Surgery, June 2005
Professional Associations
American Podiatric Medical Association: 2002 to present
Virginia Podiatric Medical Association: 2009 to present
Ohio Podiatric Medical Association: 2002 to 2009
President of Eastern Academy: November 2006 to November 2008
Vice President of Eastern Academy: November 2005 to November 2006
Professional Societies
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: May 2002 to present
American Diabetes Association: July 2005 to present
Staff Privileges
Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA: 2008 to present
Mt. Vernon Hospital, Mt. Vernon, VA: 2009 to present
Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA: 2008 to present
Lectures
Dr. Masternick has lectured on general foot problems and treatments, limb salvage procedures, pediatric foot pathology and treatment, ulcer prevention and care, and reconstruction. Audiences have included general public, surgery residents, pediatric residents, internal medicine residents, and family practice residents. He is also involved in helping out with the personal trainers at LifeTime Fitness in Sterling, Virginia.
Publications
Masternick, E., DiDomenico, LA. “Lapidus arthrodesis for the indication of sagittal plane deformities”.
Masternick, E., Dull, J., DiDomenico, LA. “Plantar Fasciitis and Hypermobility of the First Ray.”
Masternick, E., DiDomenico, LA. “Replacing Buccal Pappas Implant with Agility Ankle Implant: Case Review.”
Masternick, E., DiDomenico, LA. “Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Etiology and Treatment”.
Presentations
Plantar Fasciitis and Hypermobility
Comminuted Navicular Fracture
Hidradenocarcinoma of the 5th digit
Myositis Ossificans: Case Review
Principles of External Fixation
Agility Ankle Implant
Talonavicular Arthrodesis
Surgical Correction of Pes Planus Deformity
Pathologic Equinus and Operative Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Lisfranc Fracture Dislocations
Tarsal Coalitions
Calcaneal Fractures
Ankle Joint Distraction as a Treatment for DJD