Michael H. Wynn

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Michael H. Wynn
Dr. Michael H. Wynn, DPM
Born	(1953-10-23) October 23, 1953 (age 68)
Nationality	American
Education	Lewis University Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Medical career
Profession	Podiatrist, Lecturer, Author
Field	podiatry
Institutions	Foot Care Associates of Texas
Research	laser surgery

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.

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 in Chicago, Illinois.^[1]

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.^[1]

Education[]

He attended Lewis University from 1972 to 1976 concentrating in Pre-Med studies.^[2] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in biology and chemistry.

Prior to graduate school, Michael worked at 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.^[1]

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 . Following graduation, Michael completed his surgical training in Houston, Texas in 1982.^[1]

Career[]

The focus of his practice has been ankle arthroscopy, endoscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and the use of lasers in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.^[2]

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 ,^[1] (considered by many to be the father of laser surgery,^[3][4]) 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.^[5]

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).^{[permanent dead link]}

In 1985 and 1986, he served as a lecturer and instructor for the , training physicians across the country. He is the current Clinical Liaison at the Podiatric Surgical Residency, for the .^[2]

Positions[]

• Chairman Credentials Committee - 1986-1987 - ^[2]
• Board of Directors - 1987-1988 - ^[2]
• Chief of Surgery Elect - 1996-1997 - ^[2]
• Chief of Surgery - 1997-1998 - Northeast Medical Center^[2]
• Medical Examiner - 1999-2001 - ^[2]
• Director of Education and Research, Gulf Coast Podiatric Surgical Residency, 2000-2002^[2]
• Chief of Surgery - 2001-2002 - ^[2]
• Chief of Surgery - 2007-2008 - ^[2]
• Board of Directors - 2005-2009 - Doctors Diagnostic Hospital^[2]
• Surgical Instructor - 2009–Present - Kingwood Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency, and Clinical Liaison to the Greater Texas Education Foundation, Houston, Texas^[2]

Certifications and training[]

• Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery - 1987^[2]
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - 1987^[2]
• Fellow, - 1993^[2]
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Certification - 1996^[2]
• Diplomat, - 1994^[2]
• Advanced Peripheral Nerve Surgery, , September 2009^[2]
• Microsurgical Training, Mayo Clinic, August 2011^[2]

Publications[]

• Nitrous Oxide Induced Myeloneurapathy– 1983, The Journal of Foot Surgery^[6]
• Laser as a Light Scalpel - 1987^[2]
• Soft Tissue Bunion Repair with a CO2 Surgical Laser - 1986^[5]
• CO2 Surgical Laser Excision of Interdigital Neuroma - 1991^[7]
• Malignancy and Pedal Gangrene – 1996, Journal of the American Podiatric Association^[8]
• CO2 Lasers on Osseous Tissue, Chapter in Textbook. "Laser Surgery of the Foot" - 1989^[9]

Recognition and awards[]

• Podiatrist of the Quarter^[2]

See also[]

• What is Podiatry?

References[]