Bruce I. Lerman, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
Medical Director, O’Connor Hospital Wound Care Clinic
“As a skier and hockey player in college, my passion became the biomechanics and function of the lower extremity. As an athlete, I was intrigued to learn that the way the foot contacts the ground is a key component for athletic performance and injury prevention. This concept applies to everyone from the professional athlete, to children taking their first steps, to even diabetic patients dealing with complex multiple comorbidities. Today, I love to put a patient on the treadmill and offer them suggestions to improve their gait.”
Bruce Lerman, D.P.M. and his associate podiatrists, offer comprehensive podiatry services. Over 20 years ago, Dr. Lerman was also a founder of the O’Connor Wound Care Center and currently serves as the medical director. The center is supported by a multidisciplinary team of 10 physicians and 20 nurses specializing in treating patients with complex wounds, who often also need assistance with diabetic treatments. For more information regarding the center, please call 408-947-2804. Recently, Dr. Lerman was invited to work at the Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) Wound Care Center. Honored to be part of this wonderful group of excellent physician and nursing staff, Excite to join the Monterey Medical community. Call our off ice to facilitate care at the center if needed. (831) 230-0520.
Podiatric Education
- Undergraduate degree from The University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Podiatric Surgical Residency
- Metropolitan Hospital, Philadelphia
- Microsurgical Training, Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Sports Medicine Training, University of Pennsylvania Sports Medicine Center
Professional Designations
- Board Certified in Foot, Ankle and Reconstructive Rear Foot Surgery (Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery)
- American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics Diplomat
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellow
- Certified for Foot and Ankle Surgery by the State of California
- Certified Laser Treatments for the Foot and Ankle by Pfizer Laser Systems
- Qualified Medical Examiner, State of California
- Founding Physician of the O’Connor Hospital Wound Care Clinic established in 1992
- Wound Care Clinician
- Commissioner for the State of California
- Member of the Novartis Tissue Engineering Committee
- Certified Ossitran Therapist for Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
International Studies
- Techniques in Reconstructive Surgery and External Fixation Devices, Verona, Italy, 2004 & 2008
A Closer Look
- Research assistant in determining the Pathological Molybdenum level
- Skiing with the University of Colorado Ski Team and Club, Instructor Eldora Ski Area, Ice Hockey with the Denver Titans
Professional Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- California Podiatric Medical Association
- Santa Clara County Podiatric Medical Association
- American Diabetes Association
- Santa Clara Diabetes Association
Teaching Appointments and Professional Affiliations
- Surgical Instructor, Stanford University Podiatric Residency Program
- Clinical/Surgical Instructor, O’Connor Hospital Wound Care Center
- Podiatric Sports Medicine and Wound Care Instructor, Santa Clara County Family Practice Residency Program at O’Connor Hospital
- Former Podiatric Residency Director of Mission Oaks Hospital
- Former Board Member of the Santa Clara Valley Diabetes Society
Current Research Projects
- Treatment of Onychomycosis
- Negative Pressure Therapeutics in Wound Healing
- External Fixation with Multiplanar Mini Rails and Larger Frames
Publications and Lectures
2010
Evaluation of Chronic Wound Treatment with the SNaP Wound Care System vs. Modern Dressing Protocols
Running Title: Efficacy of the SNaP™ Wound Care System
Key Words: Chronic Ulcers, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Venous Stasis Ulcers, Apligraf, NPWT, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Topical Negative
Pressure, Wound V.A.C., SNaP System, Wound Care
Bruce Lerman, DPM1; Leslie Oldenbrook, DPM1; Shaundra L. Eichstadt, BS2; David W. Hutton, MS4; Justin Ryu, BA3; Kenton D. Fong, MD3,5; Peter J. Schubart, MD, PhD1
“Comparison of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with the SNaP™ Wound Care System vs. V.A.C.® Therapy System for the Treatment of Chronic Lower Extremity Ulcers:
A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial”
Prior to 2010
- Use of Apligrafs in non-healing complicated diabetic and venous insufficiency ulcerations.
- Negative Pressure innovations
- Comparison of SNaP therapy to Wound Vac Therapy on Diabetic and Venous insufficiency ulceration.
- Leech therapy in complicated flap failures and complicated wounds
- Charcot foot reconstruction
- Limb salvage with external fixation
- Peripheryl Nerve Lesions
- Akin Osteotomy with 3-M Staple Gun
Honors
- Novartis Tissue Engineering Committee in Engineer Tissue and Application
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Advances In Foot and Ankle Surgery
Personal Interests
- Grape harvesting and wine production
- Ice hockey, skiing, biking and surfing
Nha Pham, D.P.M.
Podiatric Education
Undergraduate degree from The University of California, Irvine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric Residency, Hoboken University Medical Center
Professional Designations
Board Certified in Podiatric Medicine
Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Certificate, ACFAS
AO Basic and Advanced Skill Course
Physician Wound Care Certificate
Publications
Ferritin Accumulation in Dystrophic Microglia is an early event in the development of Huntington’s Disease
Reactive Microglia in the Brains of Huntington’s Disease Mutant Mice Contain Iron
Honors
- APMA Scholar
- OCPM Clement Scholar
- Dean’s Honor List
- Excellence in Undergraduate Research
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Podiatric Education
- Undergraduate degree from The University of California San Diego
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from California School of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, CA
- Podiatric Surgical Residency
- University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Achievements
- ACFAS Great Lakes Region Award
- APMSA Student of the Year – CSPM
- Dean Scholarship of Podiatry
- APMA – Seward P. Nyman, DPM Memorial Fund
- Kaiser Permanente Foot and Ankle Summit Poster Competition Scholarship
- Desert Foot & Ankle Poster Conference – Third place
- Podiatric Medicine Education Advisory Committee – California Foundation for Excellence
Personal Interests
- Golf, swimming, board games, surfing
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陳醫生精通重建腳跟和腳踝手術以及創傷的治療. 他會聽並說流利的中文, 待人親切. 陳醫生接受大部分的保險, 他歡迎新病人並期待與您會面.