Staff

All our professionals at Marietta Podiatry Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

The staff of MPG is composed of RN's, LPN's, ORT's and Medical Assistants that have received specialized training in podiatric medicine and surgery. The head of our Physical Therapy department has a doctorate in physical therapy. He and his staff specialize in lower extremity therapy that enhances our patients' recovery. Our Staff works diligently to ensure that our patients receive the highest level of podiatric care available.

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Matthew A. Ward, D.P.M.

Residency Training

   Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency (PMSR/RRA) - Miami, Florida - July 2015 - June 2018

   Affiliated with Barry University Foot and Ankle Institute, JNMC Campus

   Director: Dr. Mario Cala

Education:

College:

• Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine - Miami, Florida - August 2011 - May 2015
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  • Research: "A Combined Treatment Modality for Plantar Fasciitis: PRP Administration with Concomitant "Needling" of the Aponeurosis."
  • *Honors*
    • Outstanding Biomechanics/Orthopedics Award - (2015)
    • Podiatric Scholastic Merit Scholarship - (2011-2015)
    • Dean's List - (2011-2015)
• Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, Georgia - May 2010
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Biology
    • AED Pre-Medical Honor Society
    • DEI Academic Honor Society
• University of Georgia - Athens, Georgia
  • AED Pre-Medical Honor Society

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examinations

• American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam; Part 1- PASSED - July 10, 2013
• American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam; CSPE - PASSED - August 19, 2014
• American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam; Part 2 - PASSED - January 6, 2015
• American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exam; Part 3 - PASSED - December 7, 2016

American Board of Foot And Ankle Surgeons

• American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Board Qualified - March 12, 2018

Publications

• To be published:
  • Ward, M., Lewis, G. Howard, D. "Achilles Tendon Repair Using An Aponeurotic Free Graft; A Case Study"
  • Ward, M., Cala, M. "The Use of External Fixation for Distal Tibial Fractures"

Professional Outreach

• Chief Resident of Yucatan Crippled Children's Project - February 2017
  • 501c(3) non-profit medical and surgical mission group
  • Providing medical need to underprivileged communities globally

International Medical/Surgical Experience

• Merida, Mexico - February 2016
• Merida Mexico - April 2017

Licensure

• Podiatric Physician, Georgia License: POD001353

Memberships

• American Podiatric Medical Association
• American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons 
• Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
• American Diabetes Association

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Christian Haight, D.P.M.

Education:

College:

• Emory School of Medicine with Podiatry Institute (Decatur, GA) - June 2021
  • Chief Resident Physician Emory University Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (Independence, OH) - May 2018
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

• Georgia College and State University (Milledgeville, GA) - 
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology

Publications and Research

• Utilization of the Posterior Approach for STJ Bone Block Distraction Arthrodesis Without the Use of a Distractor. Joshua Mann DPM, John C. Haight DPM, Lauren Kuenzi DPM ACFAS 2021
• Ankle Fracture Emergency Department Management Case Study John C. Haight DPM, Joshua Mann DPM, Georgia Podiatric Medical Association Summer Updates 2021
• Neglected Posterior Malleolar Fracture with Deltoid Injury: A Case Review. John C. Haight DPM, Podiatry Institute Update Chapter 2019
• A One Year Institutional Review of Lower Extremity Foot Infections-Appropriate Empiric Antibiotic Selection for Gram Negative Infections. John C. Haight DPM, Yusuf Opankunle, DPM, Adam Bressler, MD ACFAS Approved Abstract 2019
• Contributing Author McGlamary's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery Fifth Edition; Subtalar Joint Chapter.

Membership

• Podiatry Institute Distinguished Faculty Member- July 2018-Present
• American Podiatric Medicine Association - July 2018-Present
• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - July 2018-Present
• Georgia Podiatric Medicine Association - August 2019- Present

Extracurrilars

American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis - August 2018

• Training in forefoot, rearfoot, and trauma techniques

Podiatry Institute Cadaver Surgical Skills Course - July 2018- Present

• Monthly technical surgical skills course lead by Podiatry Institute Faculty Members
• Assisting in teaching course members, and demonstrating surgical skills for course members

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exams

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exams; Part 1- Passed July 2016

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exams; CSPE Passed August 2017

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exams; Part 2- Passed January 2018

American Podiatric Medical Licensing Exams; Part 3- Passed July 2019

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Board Qualified July 2021

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Alyssa Mathison, PT