Our faculty are experienced physicians, scientists, podiatric physicians, and educators, active in the field. With expertise across diverse medical and academic disciplines, our faculty have a shared dedication to our students and their success, advancing the field of podiatric medicine, and patient care.

Svetlana Lopata, DPM, DABPM
Clinical Instructor | Medicine
Patrick Maffucci, MD, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Immunology | Preclinical Sciences

Uche Motanya, DPM
Clinical Instructor of Orthopedics and Pediatrics | Orthopedics

Margarita Presman, DPM, FACPM, CWSP
Clinical Instructor | Medicine

Briana Ramirez, PT, DPT
Director of Physical Therapy | Orthopedics

Eunice Ramsey-Parker, DPM, MPH, CHC
Director of Corporate Compliance and Regulatory AffairsAssociate Professor | Medicine

Susan Rice, DPM, FACFAS
Professor | Surgery

Reem Sheikh, DPM
Assistant Professor | Surgery

Helen Shin, DPM
Clinical Instructor of Radiology | Medicine

Ronald L. Soave, DPM, FACFAS
Dean of Clinical EducationProfessor | MedicineProfessor | Surgery

Marianne Surasi, DPM, DABMSP
Associate Professor | Medicine

Mark H. Swartz, MD
Professor of Medical Sciences | Preclinical Sciences

Michael J. Trepal, DPM, FACFAS
Dean and Vice President for Academic AffairsProfessor | Surgery

Thomas Vitale, DPM
Residency Director, Metropolitan HospitalProfessor | Surgery

Russell G. Volpe, DPM, FACFAP
Professor of Orthopedics and Pediatrics | Orthopedics

Daniel S. Yaeger, DPM
Clinical Instructor | Surgery

Kemal O. Yariz, PhD
Associate Professor | Preclinical Sciences