Richard A. Ransom, DPM
Lee Russell Sayner, DPM
Nicole D. Horn, DPM
Our Physicians
At the Foot & Ankle Centre we take pride in our office staff's dedication, knowledge, and compassion. Our office philosophy is a team approach working toward the common goal of excellent health care provided in a professional and courteous manner.
Many of our staff members have been with the Centre for over ten years, and have been instrumental in the continued success of our practice.
Richard A. Ransom, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Richard A Ransom founded the group practice now known as Podiatric Health Physicians, Inc. in 1986.- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Board Certified in Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Pediatrics
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Surgical Residency
- Foot Clinic of Youngstown
Academic Affiliations
- Former Associate Professor of Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Honors & Awards
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine-Alumni Hall of Fame Society (Inducted 2008)
- Distinguished Practitioner, National Academies of Practice in Podiatric Medicine (Inducted 2002)
- Doctor of Humane Letters, 2000
Honorary Degree, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Ohio Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
- Member, Board of Trustees
- Past Chairman, Board of Trustees
- Member, Executive Committee
- Member, Alumni Association
Lee Russell Sayner, DPM, FACFAS
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH
- Honors: graduated Summa Cum Laude
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Academic Appointments
- Clinical Fellow in Surgery 2001-2004, Harvard Medical School
Surgical Training
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
- An affiliated teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School
- 3 years of comprehensive training in foot & ankle surgery, including forefoot surgery, reconstructive rearfoot & ankle surgery, limb salvage, external fixation, diabetic Charcot reconstruction, trauma & sports injuries, arthroscopy, pediatric & adult flatfoot reconstruction
Professional Memberships
- Harvard Club of Boston
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Ohio Podiatric Medical Association - Delegate
- Alumni Association, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine - Lifetime Member
- Union Hospital - Infection Control Committee
Community Involvement
- Rotary International
- President, New Philadelphia Rotary Club, 2009-2010
Nicole D. Horn, DPM, AACFAS
- Associate, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Surgical Residency
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, 2004-2007
- Chief Podiatric Resident, 2006
- 3 years of comprehensive surgical training in over 10 hospitals & surgery centers in the Cleveland area.
- Training included forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery, trauma, sports medicine, reconstructive foot surgery, diabetic foot care & limb salvage.
- Completed residency with experience at Lutheran Wound Center and Richmond Heights Wound Center
Staff Affiliation
- On staff at the Wound Healing Center at Wooster Community Hospital
Professional Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Ohio Podiatric Medical Association
- Alumni Association, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Affiliated Hospitals & Surgery Centers
- Wooster Community Hospital
- Union Hospital
- Wooster Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Tuscarawas Ambulatory Surgery Center