FELLOWSHIP

Wichita Kansas FOOT & ANKLE RECONSTRUCTIVE
SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
Welcome to the Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Kansas Fellowship Program, where excellence meets opportunity in the dynamic field of foot and ankle surgery. Our fellowship offers a unique and immersive experience, providing aspiring surgeons with the chance to work alongside accomplished professionals in a state-of-the-art medical environment. The Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship represents an intensive one-year advanced surgical training opportunity tailored for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine who have successfully completed an accredited residency program. Under the mentorship of esteemed attending physicians, including Dr. David Waters and Dr. Joshua Wray, our fellows immerse themselves in refining advanced foot and ankle surgical skills. This elective year of additional training is designed for DPMs dedicated to elevating patient care and surgical proficiency to the highest echelons. The fellowship’s primary focus is on reconstructive surgery, encompassing training in Total Ankle Replacements, 3D Printed Custom Implants, Scopes, and more. Beyond surgical expertise, fellows also receive specialized training in clinical settings, including patient care, clinic scheduling optimization, and advanced billing and coding. The program offers a unique advantage, allowing fellows to travel across multiple locations in Wichita Kansas, working under different surgeons and engaging with a diverse patient population. For details on case averages and travel requirements, please refer to the information below. If you believe you possess the requisite skills and aspire to elevate your career to the next level, or if you have general inquiries about the fellowship, please reach out to DrWaters@kansasfootandankle.com.

dr. AVERY MASON, DPM
2024-2025 Fellow

Dr. Brady Webb, DPM
2025-2026 Fellow
LEADING THE WAY
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
The Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Kansas Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship presents a comprehensive one-year advanced surgical training program tailored for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine who have successfully completed an accredited residency. Under the guidance of respected attending physicians such as Dr. David Waters and Dr. Joshua Wray, our fellows engage in an immersive experience aimed at honing advanced foot and ankle surgical skills.
This elective year of additional training is specifically crafted for DPMs committed to advancing both patient care and surgical expertise to the highest standards. The fellowship places a primary emphasis on reconstructive surgery, providing training in areas such as Total Ankle Replacements, 3D Printed Custom Implants, Scopes, and more. In addition to surgical proficiency, fellows also undergo specialized training in clinical settings, covering aspects such as patient care, clinic scheduling optimization, and advanced billing and coding.
WHERE WE'RE LOCATED
We take pride in catering to numerous locations in Wichita Kansas, with a significant focus on rural communities. Fellows will be presented with the chance to collaborate with patients from diverse backgrounds, each with unique concerns. Travel is a mandatory component of the fellowship. For scheduling a visit, please email DrWaters@kansasfootandankle.com !
QUICK FACTS
- 15 SURGICAL CASES PER WEEK ON AVERAGE
- AVERAGE 500 MILES DRIVING PER WEEK
- 40-70 CLINIC PATIENTS A DAY (1-2 CLINIC DAYS ON AVERAGE PER WEEK)
- EVERY OTHER WEEKEND CALL AT MARY LANNING HOSPITAL
- EXPOSURE TO WIDE VARIETY OF IMPLANT AND DEVICE COMPANIES
- WORK UNDER 5 ATTENDING PHYSICIANS
- ONLY FOOT AND ANKLE FELLOWSHIP IN NE, KS AND SD
- MULTIPLE CONFERENCES A YEAR AS WELL AS EXTRA TRAINING THROUGH
TYPES OF CASES INCLUDE:
• SCOPES
• TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENTS
• 3D PRINTED CUSTOM CAGES
• SUPRAMALLEOLAR OSTEOTOMIES
• COMPLEX REARFOOT RECONSTRUCTION
• EXTERNAL FIXATORS
• TRAUMA
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
Experience a unique and immersive fellowship, working alongside accomplished professionals in a state-of-the-art medical setting. Tailored for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine who completed accredited residencies, our Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship provides intensive one-year advanced surgical training. Fellows refine their skills under the mentorship of esteemed physicians, including Dr. David Waters and Dr. Joshua Wray. This elective year of additional training is designed for DPMs dedicated to elevating patient care and surgical proficiency to the highest echelons. The fellowship’s primary focus is on reconstructive surgery, encompassing training in Total Ankle Replacements, 3D Printed Custom Implants, Scopes, and more. Beyond surgical expertise, fellows also receive specialized training in clinical settings, including patient care, clinic scheduling optimization, and advanced billing and coding. The program offers a unique advantage, allowing fellows to travel across multiple locations in Wichita Kansas, working under different surgeons and engaging with a diverse patient population. For details on case averages and travel requirements, please refer to the information below. If you believe you possess the requisite skills and aspire to elevate your career to the next level, or if you have general inquiries about the fellowship, please reach out to DrWaters@kansasfootandankle.com.
