About Our Podiatrists

Dr Maggi Smith and Dr Michael DeGere of The Toledo Clinic Department of Podiatry/Foot and Ankle Surgery are top-ranked, highly credentialed experts in the field of podiatry. Dr Maggi Smith and Dr Michael DeGere rank among the nation’s most highly trained foot and ankle physicians. Both doctors have achieved dual surgical board certifications in foot surgery and rearfoot reconstructive ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Fewer than 5% of foot and ankle surgeons in the United States have the surgical credentials of Dr Smith and Dr DeGere. (source: American Board of Podiatric Surgery) Toledo Clinic Department Podiatry Foot and Ankle Surgery is the only multi-physician group in Toledo with each physician board certified in both foot surgery as well as reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery.

Dr Smith and Dr DeGere are widely respected as practitioners, researchers, lecturers and patient care advocates. Our doctors bring an unparalleled level of skill, care, expertise and professionalism to northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

They maintain the highest levels of certification and accreditation and complete numerous hours of ongoing education each year. They are nationally known lecturers and published authors in the field of podiatric medicine.

Meet Maggi S. Smith, DPM, MS, FACFAS

• Certified, Foot Surgery, and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

Dr Maggi Smith has been licensed to practice Podiatric Medicine in the State of Ohio since 2000. Dr Smith is board certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot Ankle Surgery and Foot Surgery with the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons. She passed NBPME part 1 in July of 1997, NBPME part II in March of 1999 and the PMLEXIS in June of 1999. Dr Smith is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Her vast work experience has given her opportunities to work in various areas of Podiatric medicine and surgery.

Dr Smith earned a BS in Chemistry from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio in 1992. She then obtained a MS in Anatomy from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio in 1997. Dr Smith received professional training at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated in 1999. Post graduate training was completed in 2001 at Riverside Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

Dr Smith’s professional podiatric experience includes:

• Podiatric Surgical Resident: Riverside Mercy Hospital, June 1999-June 2001.
• Private Practice: Consulting Orthopedic Associates, Toledo, Ohio, 2001-May 2007.
• Wound Care Physician for SVMMC, April 2002-September 2007.
• Wound Care Physician Toledo Hospital Center for Wound Care September 2007-Present.
• Faculty and Resident Committee Member: Mercy Podiatric Program, May 2004-Present.
• Private Practice: Consulting Orthopedic Associates, Toledo, Ohio, June 2001-May 2007.
• Private Practice: The Toledo Clinic, Toledo, Ohio, May 2007-Present.

Dr Smith has researched and reported on the following podiatric topics:

• Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Foot and Ankle, a Case Study. Submitted to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2006.
• Chronic Osteomyelitis and Squamour Cell Carcinoma. Submitted to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2006.
• Utilization of Cortical Bone Screws as Fixation Distal Metatarsal Osteotomies. Submitted to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2003.

Professional Memberships Include:

• American Podiatric Medical Association: 1995-Present
• Ohio Podiatric Medical Association: 1995-Present
• Northwest Ohio Academy of Podiatric Medicine: 1999-Present
• Past President, NWOAPM: 2001-2002
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: 1995-Present
• Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgeons: 2005-Present
• American Association of Women Podiatrists: 1995-1999
• Young Members Podiatric Association: 1999-Present

Dr Smith has received the following awards:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, Wright State University: 1995
• Pi Delta Honor Society, Beta Chapter: 1998 & 1999
• Ohio Podiatric Medical Association Leadership Award: 1999
• Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Merit Scholarship: 1997 & 1998
• Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh, Memorial Scholarship: 1998
• Fund for Podiatric Medical Education Scholarship: 1998
• American Association of Women Podiatrists Scholarship: 1998
• Certificate of Achievement Award, APMSA National Walk-a-thon: 1997
• Outstanding Senior in Chemistry Award: 1992

Contact Dr Smith’s office at: 419-479-5757.

Meet Michael W. DeGere, DPM, FASPS

• Certified, Foot Surgery, and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

Dr DeGere graduated from the Dr William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois in 1999. He holds a BS degree in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr DeGere is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Prior to joining Toledo Clinic Podiatry, Dr DeGere practiced at the Family Foot Clinic, S.C, in Fond du Lac, WI.

Dr DeGere was a resident in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at VA Chicago Westside Medical Center from 1999-2002 and was Chief Resident in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery from 2001-2002. He is widely recognized for his scholarship and research in his field and has held many leadership positions in professional podiatric organizations at local, state and national levels as well as at local medical facilities. He has lectured, presented and published extensively on various aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery. He is actively engaged as a course instructor in podiatric surgery at national conferences, and has developed and maintains web-based surgical education tools for the benefit of others in his field.

Dr DeGere has held the following officer and leadership positions:

• St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, WI

• Chief of the Medical Staff-Elect—2010-2011
• Chief of Surgery—2009-2010
• Medical Staff Executive Committee—2009-2011
• Operating Room Committee—(Chair) 2009-2010, 2011
• Surgery Department Credentials Committee—(Chair) 2009-2010, 2011
• Surgery Throughput Task Force—2009-2011
• Medical Records and Forms Committee—2005-2011
• Medical Director, Community Foot Clinic—2003-2004

• Wisconsin Society of Podiatric Medicine

• President-Elect—2009-2011
• Vice President—2007-2009
• Board of Directors—2005-2007
• National Delegate—2010 APMA House of Delegates
• National Delegate—2009 APMA House of Delegates
• National Delegate Alternate—2008 APMA House of Delegates
• Wisconsin State Advocacy Liaison—2008-2011
• Public Policy & Legislative Committee—2006-2011

• American Society of Podiatric Surgeons (ASPS)

• Board of Directors—2009-2010
• Education Committee—2009-2011
• Membership Committee—2009-2011

• American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

• Resolutions Committee—2010 House of Delegates
• Awards and Recognition Committee—2010-2011
• Marketing and Career Development Committee—2007-2008
• Student Recruitment Committee—2003-2005
• Coding Committee—2002-2005
• Young Members’ Committee—1999-2002

• Fond du Lac Surgery Center/Agnesian Healthcare, Fond du Lac, WI

• Quality Committee—2005-2010

• American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association

• National President—1998-1999
• National Delegate, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine—1995-1999
• National Podiatric Student Newsletter (First Step) Editor-in-Chief—1996-1998

• American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management

• Student Editor, AAPPM National Newsletter—1998-1999

• Educational Enhancement Project (EEP)

• Pre-doctoral Curricula Deliberative Group Member—1996-1998

Dr DeGere’s Academic and Professional Honors:

Gold Award/Highest Distinction for Research—2000 National Podiatric Residents’ Conference, Chicago, IL

Most Outstanding Student Leader—Doctoral Class of 1999

• Dr William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
• Jerry D. Brant, DPM Leadership Award

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities—1999

• Dr William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Outstanding Student Leadership Citation—1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

• Dr William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Outstanding Young Men of America—Inducted 1998

Theodore Clarke, DPM Memorial Scholarship—1998

• American Association of Podiatric Practice Management

Academic Excellence/Leadership Scholarship—1997, 1998

• Fund for Podiatric Medical Education

Merit Scholarship for Excellence in Academics and Leadership—1995

• Dr William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Dean’s List for Academic Excellence—1993, 1994, 1995

• University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Letters and Science

Dr DeGere’s Publications, Faculty Positions and Presentations

• Surgical Board Review Course Coordinator—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2010, 2011
• Hallux Limitus—Surgical Board Review—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2009, 2010, 2011
• Lateral Ankle Stabilization and Peroneal Tendon Subluxation Repair-Wheaton Franciscan Foot & Ankle Symposium, Milwaukee, WI 2009
• Surgical Board Review Course Consultant & Moderator—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2008
• Fixation and Stabilization Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• State Conference for Surgical Technologists, Fond du Lac, WI 2007
• Things I Do Differently Now Than Three Years Ago in Bunion Surgery—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2007
• Posterior Heel Pain—Foot & Ankle Symposium Wisconsin Dells 2006
• A Modification of Chopart’s Amputation with Ankle and Subtalar Arthrodesis Using an Intramedullary Nail. DeGere, MW; Grady, JF. J Foot Ankle Surg 2005 44(4):281-6
• Pediatric and Adult Flatfoot—St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, WI 2005
• Ankle Implant Arthroplasty: An Alternative to Fusion—St. Joseph’s Regional Foot & Ankle Symposium, Milwaukee, WI 2005
• Double vs. Triple Arthrodesis—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2005
• Navicular Stress Fractures—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2005
• Common Foot Disorders: A Team Approach—Calumet Health Care Center 2004
• Common Problems of the Foot and Ankle—St. Agnes Hospital 2004
• Non-Surgical Options for Hallux Limitus—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2004
• Alternative Methods in Treating the Arthritic Ankle—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2004
• Non-Surgical Management of Calcaneal Fractures—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2004
• Amputations Cadaver Workshop Instructor—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2004
• Decubitus Ulcers of the Foot—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2004
• Foot Care for the Diabetic Patient—Chilton City Hall, Chilton, WI 2003
• The Diabetic Foot—St. Agnes Hospital 2003
• Treatment of Calcaneal Decubitus Ulcers—Midwest Podiatry Conference 2003
• Analysis: Biomechanics of the First Ray. Part II: Metatarsus Primus Varus as a Cause of Hypermobility. A Three-Dimensional Kinematic Analysis in a Cadaver Model. Foot & Ankle Quarterly 2002; 15(2) 64-66. Original article by Rush, SM, Christensen, JC, and Johnson, CH. J Foot Ankle Surg 2000; 29 (2):68-77.
• Foot Health in the Community—St. Agnes Hospital 2002
• Calcaneal Osteotomy for Rearfoot Varus Deformity—Joliet, IL 2001
• Decubitus Ulceration Treatment Algorithm—National Post-Graduate Research Symposium Chicago 2001
• New Balance Web Express Achieve More Series—Foot Health Series 2001
• Limb Salvage, Chopart Amputation, Ankle/Subtalar Arthrodesis/Intramedullary Nail—Joliet, IL 2000
• Limb Salvage: Choosing the Right Amputation Level—National Post-Graduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL 2000 (Gold Award/Highest Distinction)
• Etiology, Treatment, and Biomechanical Ramifications of Compartment Syndromes in the Lower Extremity. Anderson CJ, DeGere MW, Elliott BG, and Greenan DE, First Ray 1997 17:1, 36-40
• Pneumocystis carinii and implications in AIDS patients
• Research Assistant, Department of Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin-Madison—1994-1995

Contact Dr DeGere at the Toledo Clinic of Podiatric Associates: 419-479-5757.