EDUCATION

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• Post Graduate: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery Credential  (PMSR-RRA), Providence Hospital & Health Center, Southfield, MI  2011-2014

• Graduate School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, OH 2007-2011

• Undergraduate: Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH  2004-2007 

• High School: Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown, OH   2002-2004 

 

BOARDS AND LICENSURE

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• Board Certified by ABFAS - American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery – 2021

• Board Qualified by ABFAS - American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – 2014

• Full Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Licensure, State of Georgia 2014

• Full Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Licensure, State of Michigan 2014

• Passed National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part 3 2012 

• Passed National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part 2 2011 

• Passed National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners Part 1 2008

 

LEADERSHIP and EXPERIENCE

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• Chief of Surgery at WellStar East Cobb Health Park - 2023-Present

• WellStar's Medical Executive Committee, At-Large member - 2022-Present

• Residency interviewer committee – Frisco, TX 2014

• Chief Resident, Providence Hospital Podiatric Program 2013-2014 

• Residency interviewer committee – Frisco, TX 2013 

• House staff association representative – Providence Hospital, MI 2012-2013

• Podiatry Student & Visitor Coordinator - Providence Hospital, MI 2011-2013
   

COURSE/CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

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• Georgia Podiatric Medical Education Conference - Atlanta, GA 2024

• Georgia Podiatric Medical Education Conference - Atlanta, GA 2023

• Georgia Podiatric Medical Education Conference - Atlanta, GA 2021

• The Podiatry Institute, Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Course - Decatur, GA 2020

• The Podiatry Institute, Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Course - Decatur, GA 2019

• The Podiatry Institute, Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Course - Decatur, GA 2018

• The Podiatry Institute, Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Course - Decatur, GA 2017

• Aesthetic Podiatry Course, International Aesthetic Foot  Society (IAFS) - New York City, NY 2017

• The Podiatry Institute, Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Course - Decatur, GA 2016

• The Podiatry Institute, Reconstructive Surgery of the Foot and Ankle Course - Decatur, GA 2015

•  AAFAO’s Advanced Techniques Course – Cordova, TN 2014

•  Midwest Podiatry Conference – Chicago, IL 2014

•  Windy City Podiatry Conference –Chicago, IL 2013

•  Colorado Foot & Ankle Society Annual Education Meeting – Denver, CO 2013

•  Amputation Prevention Symposium – Chicago, IL 2013

•  Bako Pathology Mini Fellowship – Alpharetta, GA 2013 

•  SEMCME Chief Resident Workshop – Southfield, MI 2013 

•  AO Basic Podiatric Course – New Orleans, LA 2013 

•  Midwest Podiatry Conference – Chicago, IL 2013 
   

HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS

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• Atlanta Center for Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery - Sandy Springs, GA

• WellStar - East Cobb Health Park Hospital

• WellStar - Windy Hill Hospital

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

• American Podiatric Medical Association

• Georgia Podiatric Medical Association

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

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•  Spanish 

•  Italian 

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PERSONAL

• On her free time, Dr. Verlezza enjoys cooking, traveling, the beach, and spending time with her 3 sons.