Dr. Angela Walker specializes in orthopedic foot and ankle care. As the only female fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist in the Northland, and one of the few in the entire Kansas City area, she is making waves in a traditionally male-dominated field. Dr. Walker completed a specialized fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she honed her skills in advanced surgeries like flat foot reconstructions, ankle replacements, and Achilles tendon repair. She’s not only a dedicated surgeon but also an advocate for women in medicine, serving as an inspiring role model for future female surgeons in orthopedic care.

Jeffrey Loveland, DPM, is a board-certified, independent podiatrist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Sparta, Tennessee. Dr. Loveland diagnoses and treats toe, foot and ankle conditions, including fungal and wound care, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, bunions, tarsal tunnel syndrome, fractures, ankle sprains and more.

Jesse Doty, MD graduated in 2003 from Carson-Newman University. He completed medical school at Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, graduating with honors in 2007 and was voted into the AOA Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga, in 2012. In 2013, he participated in a one-year foot and ankle fellowship with renown surgeon Dr. Michael Coughlin at Saint Alphonsus Foot and Ankle Clinic in Boise, Idaho. After fellowship, Dr. Doty spent time in Los Angeles at Southern California Orthopaedic Institute with Dr. Richard Ferkel to gain additional insight into sports related injuries.

His surgical interests include arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, chronic deformities, and ankle replacement. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and has served as teaching faculty at several courses. He is currently serving as Principle Investigator for multiple ongoing pivotal orthopaedic trials including ankle replacement and minimally invasive surgery. He has recently been hosted as an international guest lecturer in Canada, France, India, and Australia. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Erlanger Health System.

Dr. Angela Walker specializes in orthopedic foot and ankle care. As the only female fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist in the Northland, and one of the few in the entire Kansas City area, she is making waves in a traditionally male-dominated field. Dr. Walker completed a specialized fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, where she honed her skills in advanced surgeries like flat foot reconstructions, ankle replacements, and Achilles tendon repair. She’s not only a dedicated surgeon but also an advocate for women in medicine, serving as an inspiring role model for future female surgeons in orthopedic care.

Dr. Gregory Berlet is a retired orthopedic surgeon and proud co-founder of Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, where he helped establish a nationally respected program for foot and ankle care. With dual fellowship training in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery, Dr. Berlet brought a dynamic, athlete-informed perspective to his work—serving as a consulting physician for professional and collegiate teams in the region.

Throughout his career, Dr. Berlet was known as a passionate patient advocate and educator. He held leadership roles with national organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and served as Chief of Foot and Ankle at The Ohio State University. His mission was to elevate standards of care across the profession through education, innovation, and mentorship.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Berlet authored over 100 scientific publications and contributed to the design of numerous orthopedic implants, including several total ankle replacements. His commitment to clinical advancement continues to shape the future of surgical outcomes for patients worldwide.

Now enjoying retirement, Dr. Berlet remains active in his Westerville community with his wife Diane. A proud father of two and grandfather, he values time with family and continues to champion causes that improve lives both inside and outside the clinic.