Meet Austin's Leading Foot & Ankle Specialist
Dr. Craig Thomajan, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS is a podiatric physician, surgeon, and specialist of the foot and ankle dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical care to patients of all ages. He is the founder and managing partner of Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists.
He is board-certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board-certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and a Fellow of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons.
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Board Certifications & Fellowship Status
- Board-certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Board-certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
- Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS)
- Fellow of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons (FAENS)
Conditions Dr. Thomajan Treats in Austin
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Treatment for neuropathy and nerve compression
Bunions & Hammertoes
Minimally invasive correction techniques
Sports Foot & Ankle Injuries
Advanced care for athletic foot and ankle trauma
Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain
Conservative and surgical treatment options
Diabetic Foot Complications
Advanced limb salvage procedures to prevent amputations
Complex Ankle Reconstruction
Specialized rearfoot and ankle surgical procedures
Why Choose Dr. Thomajan for Your Foot & Ankle Care in Austin
With over 1,100 surgical procedures performed during residency and 3,000+ patients treated, Dr. Thomajan brings exceptional experience to every case. His specialized training in diabetic limb salvage has helped countless Austin patients avoid amputations through innovative reconstructive techniques.
Unique Expertise & Achievements
- Founding member of the Foot Reconstructive Team at St. Vincent's Medical Center
- Multidisciplinary approach combining Podiatry, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Interventional Radiology
- Published researcher with articles in scientific foot and ankle journals
- Chief Resident experience training junior residents and coordinating advanced workshops
- Graduate teaching background with expertise in Human Cytogenetics
Education & Training
Surgical Residency Training
St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center - Flushing, New York
Dr. Thomajan received comprehensive surgical training from a core attending staff of sixty-five physicians. As a founding member of the prestigious Foot Reconstructive Team, he pioneered multidisciplinary approaches to complex limb salvage procedures.
Key Training Highlights:
- Three-year graduated surgical education program focusing on simple forefoot to complicated rear-foot and ankle procedures
- Specialized training in perioperative care and management of complicated surgical patients
- Extensive diabetic limb salvage experience with procedures requiring multiple hours and four-month rehabilitation periods
- Advanced training in Anesthesia and Wound Care in a Curative™ Wound Care center
- Over 1,100 surgical procedures performed and 3,000+ patients treated
- Chief Resident responsibilities including education of residents and coordination of advanced workshops
Medical Residency Training
St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers - Flushing, New York
Postgraduate training began in July 2001, where Dr. Thomajan treated over 800 patients and logged over 1,000 procedures in his first year of Primary Podiatric Medicine residency.
Training Focus Areas:
- Palliative and conservative treatment of all foot and ankle pathology
- Lower extremity wound care and office-based surgical management
- Cross-training in Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology
- Achieved Associate status after passing the annual board examination in Chicago, Illinois
Podiatric Medical Education
New York College of Podiatric Medicine - Manhattan, New York
Dr. Thomajan completed his podiatric education at NYCPM, the nation's oldest and largest college of podiatric medicine with over 90 years of excellence in podiatric medical education.
Educational Experience:
- Four-year program: two years of didactic courses and two years of clinical training
- Clinical training in the world's largest foot care clinic, The Foot Clinics of New York
- Exposure to 56,000+ patient visits annually across 170 affiliated hospitals nationwide
Graduate School Education
Hofstra University - Hempstead, New York
Specialized graduate study in Human Cytogenetics with teaching responsibilities and laboratory research experience.
University of Stony Brook - Stony Brook, New York
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Anthropology (1995). Conducted undergraduate research funded by the Emergency Medicine department and co-authored two published articles. Inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medicine Honor Society.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- The Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons
- The American Microsurgical Orthoplastics Society
- The Texas Podiatric Medical Association
- The American Podiatric Medical Association
- The American Diabetes Association
- The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Thomajan
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