Dr. Shannon McFeaters

Biography

Dr. Shannon McFeaters is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine who treats conditions of the foot and ankle, is specialized and board certified in foot surgery. She has an office in Bellevue and sees patients from all around the Pittsburgh area.

Dr. McFeaters is a native of the South Hills of Pittsburgh, where she grew up and still has family. She graduated from St. Francis Academy where she received a strong basis for her further education. She earned her Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from Allegheny College where she majored in Biology with a minor in Spanish. Dr. McFeaters graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine where she achieved Dean's List recognition every year. She decided to further her education at a surgical residency and completed her two-year surgical training at the Kennedy Memorial Hospital System in New Jersey. This program at Kennedy is affiliated with one of the country's largest Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine teaching schools. After completing her surgical training, Dr. McFeaters remained in practice in New Jersey for some time where she continued to remain active in her residency program as an instructor and interview committee member.

Dr. McFeaters is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Association for Women Podiatrists. She is a member of the medical staff at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, UPMC Passavant, UPMC St. Margaret, and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital.

Evident in her practice is Dr. McFeaters' strong academic background. She enjoys educating her patients about their foot problems and conservative as well as surgical treatment options. Dr. McFeaters believes that the better educated a patient is about their health the better their overall outcome and lifestyle will be.

Patients of all ages and new patients are welcome at Dr. McFeaters' office. She enjoys treating all types of foot problems including: heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, and children's gait abnormalities. The on-site X-ray machine facilitates the quick treatment of acute fractures, dislocations, and injuries. Dr. McFeaters keeps evening and earlier morning appointments to help accommodate patients' schedules.

If you are experiencing any current foot problems, please contact the kind and dedicated staff at Ankle and Foot Care to schedule an appointment with Dr. McFeaters.

Curriculum Vitae

Post Graduate Training

1998-2000 Kennedy Memorial Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Training

Education

1994 - 1998 Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
1990 - 1994 Allegheny College Bachelor of Science, Biology

Certifications

American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Board Certified July 2005
National Boards Parts I and II - Passed 1996 and 1998
PMLexis - Passed 1998

Licensure

Pennsylvania Podiatric license, current - Issued February 2000
New Jersey Podiatric license, expired - Issued July 2000

Professional Affiliations

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: Fellow, 2005 to present
American Podiatric Medical Association, 1998-present
American Diabetes Association, 2007 to present
American Association of Women in Podiatry, 1994-present
American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management, 2008 to present
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association: Western division, 2002-present
New Jersey Podiatric Medical Association: South Jersey division, 1998-2001

Professional Honors and Awards

Pi Delta National Honor Society, 1996-1998
Timothy Holbrook Memorial Award for Excellence in Podiatric Medicine, 1998
OCPM Merit Scholarship, 1995 & 1997
OCPM Half Tuition Scholarship, 1996
FPME Scholarship, 1997
PICA Scholarship, 1996
Dean's List, 1994-1997

Employment History

2006-Present Ankle and Foot Care
186 Blaney Road
Kittaning, PA 16201

2003-2006 The Foot and Ankle Institute of Western Pennsylvania
2001-2003 McMurray Ankle and Foot Care, P.C.
2000-2001 Academy Podiatry Associates, P.C.