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All professionals at Premier Foot & Ankle maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.
Dr. Talis received his undergraduate degree in arts and sciences from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. He went on to get a doctorate from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a three-year podiatric medicine and surgery residency at one of the top podiatry residencies in the country, New York Hospital Queens.
Dr. Talis is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Talis is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle surgeons in foot surgery and is also board certified in reconstructive rear-foot and ankle surgery. He is a sought-after lecturer at state and national-level meetings.
Dr. Talis has served as chief of podiatry at Womack Army Medical Center. He has taught and mentored resident doctors, performed over a thousand surgical procedures, and helped thousands of patients achieve their goals.
Dr. Papakostas received her undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Sciences from Brooklyn College in New York City.
She completed her doctorate from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her residency at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she was trained by leading physicians in Manhattan on the most advanced cosmetic surgical treatments.
Dr. Papakostas volunteered in numerous marathon events, treating patients with sports medicine-related foot and ankle conditions. She has a special interest in and is passionate about treating children and young adults with foot and ankle concerns ranging from warts to flat feet. She has treated thousands of patients with diabetes and diabetic foot concerns.
Dr. Papakostas is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society. She is also board-certified in wound care.
Dr. Aranas graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to receive her doctorate from the California School of Podiatric Medicine. She then completed her surgical training at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center.
After graduation, Dr. Aranas joined the VA Podiatry team as an attending physician, where she continued to care for veterans in both a clinical and hospital setting. She also took part in the clinical and surgical training of resident doctors.
Dr. Aranas is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Jason Zeigler earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Kent State University before attending the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, where he was awarded his medical degree in 2000. Dr. Zeigler completed his residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to North Carolina in 2001. An Ohio native, Dr. Zeigler is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialists in Podiatry, Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds, and in Diabetic Footwear. He is a member of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Zeigler is board certified by the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery and is also certified in Lapiplasty Bunion correction. Dr. Zeigler and his wife, Kelly, have two sons and a daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys going to church, traveling with his family, and occasional golf.
Dr. Newkirk is native of Coastal Georgia and the Golden Isles. She attended North Georgia College and State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. She earned her doctorate at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Afterwards she completed a three-year surgical residency at North Shore- Long Island Jewish. Following her training she settled in Southern New Hampshire.
Doctor Newkirk is certified through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She has a special interest in chronic wounds and limb salvage in addition to treating other ailments of the foot.
Outside of podiatry, her interests are wide ranging and include travel, community theater, gardens, book clubs, and spending time with family.
Dr. Thomas was born in India and grew up in the southwestern United States. He graduated from Biola University, with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to receive his doctorate from Western University College of Podiatric Medicine in California. He recently completed his surgical training at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center. His interests lie in biomechanics, sports medicine, wound care, and trauma. Dr. Thomas is looking forward to getting board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. In his downtime, he enjoys working out, playing video games, and surfing.