1701 Midland Trail
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-3338
Practice Experience
First Choice Ankle and Foot Care Center, PLLC (Owner) (2006)
Commonwealth Foot & Ankle Center; Louisville, Ky./ Shelbyville. Ky.
2003-2006
Training
Rotating Podiatric Residency Program (RPR)
Forum Health, Western Reserve Care System
Youngstown, Ohio (July 2000 - June 2001)
- ER / Immediate Care call every fourth night - 52 weeks
- Podiatric Clinic and Surgery - 13 weeks
- Orthopedics - 9 weeks
- Internal Medicine - 9 weeks
- Vascular Surgery - 5 weeks
- Infectious Disease - 4 weeks
- Radiology - 4 weeks
- Family Practice - 4 weeks
- Pathology - 2 weeks
- .Anesthesiology - 2 weeks
Podiatric Surgical Residency Program (PSR-24)
Forum Health, Western Reserve Care System
Youngstown, Ohio (July 2001 - June 2003)
- Orthopedic call / ER call / every fourth night - 52 weeks
- Podiatric Surgery - 60 weeks
- Podiatry Clinic - 48 weeks (Pediatric clinic - 8 weeks)
- Orthopedics - 18 weeks (Pediatric ortho - 8 weeks)
- Vascular Surgery - 4 weeks
- ER - 4 weeks
- Plastic Surgery - 4 weeks
- Infectious Disease - 4 weeks
- Rehabilitation - 4 weeks
- General Surgery - 2 weeks
- Cardiothoracic Surgery - 2 weeks
- Neurology - 2 weeks
- Dermatology - 2 weeks
- Rheumatology - 2 weeks
- Risk Management -2 weeks
- Pedorthics - 1 week
Board Certification
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Board Certified- Foot Surgery
- Board Certified- Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
Education
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
August 1996 - May 2000
Degree: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky
January 1992 - May 1996
Degree: Bachelor of Science, (Biology/Chemistry) - Ashland Technical College
Ashland, Kentucky
January 1991 - June 1991 - Ashland Community College
Ashland, Kentucky
January 1990 - May 1990 - United States Army (Combat Engineer)
Fort Irwin, California
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
September 1986 - September 1989 - Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Lawrence County High School
Louisa, Kentucky
August 1982 - May 1986
Honors
- Honorable Mention, ACFAS Resident Manuscript Competition, (2003)
- First place award, OPMA Resident Abstracts Competition, (2002)
- Fourth place award, OPMA Resident Abstracts Competition, (2001)
- American Society of Podiatric Dermatology; Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Podiatric Dermatology, (2001)
- OCPM Dean's List (1996 - 2000)
- Merit Scholarship (1997)
- Honorable Discharge United States Army (1989)
- Army Accommodation, Achievement, and Good Conduct Medals (1987-1989)
Organizations
- Attending Physician, Kentucky Podiatric Residency Program (2003-Present)
- Associate of The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2003-Present)
- Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association (2003-Present)
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (1996 - Present)
- American Podiatric Medical Association (1996 - Present)
- Ohio Podiatric Medical Association (2000 - Present)
- Sports Medicine Club (1996 - 2000)
- Journal Club (1996 - 2000)
Presentations
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting & Scientific Seminar; Orlando, Florida; February 2003, (presentation-honorable mention)
The Use of Infrared Thermal Imaging To Monitor Temperature Changes During Pedal Osseous Procedures
The American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting; Seattle, Washington; August 2002, (poster presentation)
The Use of Infrared Thermal Imaging To Monitor Temperature Changes During Pedal Osseous Procedures
And
The Use of Thermography as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Tool in Pathologies of the Lower Extremity
The Ohio Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting and Resident Abstracts Competition; Columbus, Ohio; May 2002, (presentation-first place award)
The Use of Infrared Thermal Imaging To Monitor Temperature Changes During Pedal Osseous Procedures
Grant Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program, Guest Lecture; Columbus, Ohio; April 2002, (lecture presentation)
Total Ankle Arthroplasty; The Agility Total Ankle Implant
And
Reconstruction of Severe Charcot Arthropathy of the Midfoot Using the Plantar Plate technique
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting & Scientific Seminar; Beverly Hills, California; February 2002, (poster presentation)
The Retrograde Intramedullary Nail for Use in Complex Hindfoot Salvage Procedures: A Retrospective Review of 11 cases
The American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting; Chicago, Illinois; August 2001, (poster presentation)
The Presence of Non-dermatophytes in Onychomycotic Nail Specimens: A review of 608 cases
The Ohio Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting and Resident Abstracts Competition; Columbus, Ohio; May 2001, (presentation-fourth place award)
An Unusual Case of Bilaterally Symmetrical Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy of the Mid-foot as a Result of Lyme Disease-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The first reported case
Journal Publications
H. B. Adams, DPM; G. A. Blasko, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
An Unusual Case of Bilaterally Symmetrical Neuropathic Osteoarthropathy of the Midfoot as a Result of Lyme Disease-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The first reported case
Foot and Ankle International, Feb. 2002; Vol. 23, pp. 155-7
E. D. Lagoutaris, DPM; H. B. Adams, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS; S. R. Rothchild, MD
Rupture of Both Peroneal Tendons Associated with Tophaceous Gouty Infiltration;
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (May/June 2005; Vol 44, Number 3, pp 222-224)
D. J. Garchar, DPM; H. B. Adams, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Endoscopic Gastroc Recession: A New Technique For Treatment of Gastrocnemius Equinus: A prospective review of 31 procedures;
Journal of The American Podiatric Medical Association (July/August 2005; Vol 95: pp 410-413)
H. B. Adams, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Surgical Techniques: The Pituitary Rongeur;
ACFAS Bulletin. Timely Tips; Vol. 8, Issue 3, May/Jun 02
L. L. Haber, MD; H. B. Adams, DPM; L. S. Duncan, DPM; G. Thompson, M.D.
Surgical Correction for a Unique Presentation of Lower-Mixed Complex Polydactyly in an 8-month-old Female;
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics (Accepted, to be published 2006)
H. B. Adams, DPM;
“Don't Worry it's only a Sprain"
Kentucky Health and Fitness: December 2003
H. B. Adams, DPM; K.W. Davis, DPM; S. Sigdel, MD; G. K. SeGall, PhD, MD; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
The Use of Infrared Thermal Imaging To Monitor Temperature Changes During Pedal Osseous Procedures;
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (submitted, under revision)
H. B. Adams, DPM; J. G. Glaser, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
The Retrograde Intramedullary Nail for Use in Complex Hindfoot Salvage Procedures: A retrospective review of 11 cases;
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery (submitted, under revision)
M. M. Lucarelli, MD; H. B. Adams, DPM; A. F. Cutrona, MD, FACP
A Rare Presentation of Invasive Pneumococcal Necrotizing Fasciitis
Transplantation and Infectious Disease (submitted, under revision)
K. W. Davis, DPM; H. B. Adams, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
The Use of Thermography as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Modality in pathologies of the Lower Extremity;
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association (to be submitted)
V. A. Chuba, DPM; H. B. Adams, DPM; L. S. Karlock, DPM, FACFAS
The Presence of Non-Dermatophytes in Onychomycotic Nail Specimens: A review of 608 cases;
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association (to be submitted)
H. B. Adams, DPM; D. J. Garchar, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
The Plantar Plate: An engineering solution for the acute "Charcot" foot
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery; Tips, Quips, and Pearls (to be submitted)
Book Chapter
H. B. Adams, DPM; L. A. DiDomenico, DPM, FACFAS
Intramedullary Nailing for "Charcot" Arthropathy of the Hindfoot and Ankle;
Master Techniques In Podiatry; Foot and Ankle Surgery;
T. Chang ,ed. (Chapter 34: copyright 2005)
Patents
- Patent # 5,603,179
Fingerprint Verification Safety System for Firearms
Issued February 1997
Research
The effects of irrigation solutions, speed, and instrumentation on the degree of osteonecrosis in metatarsal bones from two-hour-old amputation specimens
The true biomechanics of the adductor tendon complex and the benefits, if any, of the lateral release as well as the amount of lengthening or shortening obtained from guide-wire placement
The effects of topically applied Nitroglycerin paste on digital toe pressures
Hospital Affiliations
- Jewish Hospital Shelbyville
- Norton Audubon Hospital
- St's Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
- Kindred Hospital
- Dupont Surgery Center
- Health South Surgery Center
- Baptist East Hospital
- Jewish Medical Center East
Hobbies
Outdoor Activities, Golf, Mountain Biking, Research, Photography