Nationality USA Field podiatry | Research laser surgery Name Michael Wynn | |
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Born 23 October 1953 ( 1953-10-23 ) Evergreen, Illinois Education Lewis University
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Profession Podiatrist, Lecturer, Author Institutions Foot Care Associates of Texas
Kingwood Medical Center | ||
Michael H. Wynn, D.P.M. (born October 23, 1953) is a podiatrist practicing in Kingwood, Texas, specializing in surgical application of lasers in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. He has helped pioneer the treatment of bunions with the CO2 laser.
Contents
- Early life
- Education
- Career
- Foot and ankle laser surgery
- Positions
- Certifications and training
- Publications
- Recognition and awards
- References
Early life
Michael Wynn was born on October 23, 1953 in Evergreen Illinois to Joseph Michael Wynn and Patricia Ann Buckentin Wynn. He has one sister, Patsy Ann Wynn. He and his sister attended Dawes Grade School in Chicago, Illinois.
In 1967, the family moved to Lockport, Illinois. He graduated from Lockport High School in 1972. At Lockport, he participated in football, track, and theatre. While in high school he also worked as a gas station attendant, busboy, and lifeguard at a lake in Romeoville, Illinois.
Education
He attended Lewis University from 1972 to 1976 concentrating in Pre-Med studies. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in biology and chemistry.
Prior to graduate school, Michael worked at Arno Tape managed by the Dr. Scholl’s Company in Michigan City, Indiana. While in Michigan City, he served on the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) board for the city.
He entered the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in the fall of 1977. Most evenings and weekends were spent working at University Hospitals as a laboratory tech in Rainbow Baby’s and Children’s Hospital. He graduated in 1981 with a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. Following graduation, Michael completed his surgical training in Houston, Texas in 1982.
Career
The focus of his practice has been ankle arthroscopy, endoscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery, peripherial nerve surgery, and the use of lasers in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.
Foot and ankle laser surgery
He has been an avid proponent of furthering the use of lasers in foot and ankle surgery. Inspired by the work of Isaac Kaplan, (considered by many to be the father of laser surgery,) he studied Kaplan’s research and applied it to foot and ankle surgery helping to pioneer several techniques with the CO2 laser. He has written numerous publications on the application for their use beginning in 1986 with the publication of “Soft Tissue Bunion Repair with a CO2 Surgical Laser” in The Journal of Current Podiatric Medicine which explains the surgical laser technique he helped develop.
In 1991, he was a contributor and developer of the CO2 Laser WaveGuide Delivery system for arthroscopic surgical treatment of the ankle preparing it for FDA clearance."LaserSonics WaveGuide Approval" (PDF).
In 1985 and 1986, he served as a lecturer and instructor for the Houston Laser Institute, training physicians across the country. He is the current Clinical Liaison at the Kingwood Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency, for the Greater Texas Education Foundation.