Kathy Frush, D.P.M., FACFAS
Physician, Foot and Ankle Clinic
Kathy Frush, D.P.M., FACFAS
Physician, Foot and Ankle Clinic
Additional Roles
Associate Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Contact
515-271-1731 (Clinic Appointment)
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Frush sees patients at the Des Moines University Foot & Ankle clinic and at the Iowa Methodist Wound Healing Center. Dr. Frush earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University in 2005. Following her surgical residency at Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas from 2005 to June of 2008, she joined DMU Foot & Ankle. Her research interests include wound care treatment and management. Dr. Frush enjoys yoga, baking, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
| Education: |
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| Residency, Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX, 2005-08 |
| D.P.M., Des Moines University, 2005 |
| B.S., Chadron State College, Chadron, NE, 2001 |
| Certifications: |
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| Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |
| Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |
| Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine |
Current research projects
My main focus currently is on diabetic wound care but have had several journal and poster publications in other aspects of podiatry.
PUBLICATIONS AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- Devall J, Frush K, Steiner L. Small Blue Round Cell Tumor: An Unusual Case Presentation in the Foot. JAPMA. July/August 2011.
- Frush K. Surgical Treatment Option for Severe Forefoot Psoriatic Arthritis. Poster Presentation, APMA, July 2010.
- Frush K, Graves N, Rettedal D, Hammonds K, Marshall J, Vardaxis V. Ultrasound assessment of the dorsal Lisfranc ligament strain under clinically relevant loads. Poster Presentation, ACFAS, February 2011.
- Frush K, Marshall J, Graves N, Rettedal D, Vardaxis V. Ultrasound assessment of bilateral symmetry in dorsal Lisfranc ligaments. Poster Presentation, ACFAS, March 2012.
- Rettedal, D., Graves, N., Marshall, J., Frush K., & Vardaxis V. Reliability of ultrasound imaging in the assessment of the dorsal Lisfranc ligament. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. March 3, 2013
- Marshal, J., Graves, N., Rettedal, D., Frush, K., Vardaxis V. Ultrasound assessment of bilateral symmetry in dorsal Lisfranc ligaments. JFAS. May-June 2013.
- Graves, N., Rettedal, D., Marshall, J., Frush K., & Vardaxis V.G. Ultrasound Assessment of the Dorsal Lisfranc Ligament Strain under Clinically Relevant Loads. Jan-Feb 2014.
- Sukavaty, K., Frush, K., Pehde, C., Viability of Below Knee Amputation After Failed Reverse Sural Artery Flap for Lower Extremity Limb Salvage. Poster Presentation, Heartland Podiatry Conference, October 2014, And Poster Presentation ACFAS February 2016.
- Frush K. Fan, A., The Efficacy of Silver on Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation, SAWC Spring Conference, April 2015.
- Feilmeier M., Nickerson N., Bekins D., Frush K., Smith K., Outcomes of Sclerosing Injections for Interdigital Neuroma: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation, ACFAS, February 2016.
- Feilmeier M., Nickerson N., Bekins D., Frush K., Smith K., Outcomes of Sclerosing Injections for Interdigital Neuroma: A Systematic Review. JFAS. Accepted, awaiting Publication date.
- Frush K., Wolfe J. Managing Complications of IgA Vasculitis of the Lower Extremity. Poster Presentation, SAWC Spring Conference, April 2017.
- Frush K. Use of Locking plates in Forefoot Surgery. Oral presentation. Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2010.
- Frush K. Implants vs Fusion for Hallux Limitus. Oral presentation. Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Symposium, Des Moines, IA. April 2012.
- Frush K. Risk Factors and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Oral presentation. Midwinter Osteopathic Family Practice Conference, Des Moines, IA January 2013
- Frush K. Complicated Peroneal Tendonopathy. Oral presentation. Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Symposium, Des Moines, IA. April 2014.
- Frush K. Comparison of Topical Wound Agents: Advanced Dressings. Oral Presentation. Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Symposium, Des Moines, IA. April 2014. And at Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA, October 2014.
- Frush K., Bennett J. The Diabetic Foot: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Iowa PA Society Spring Meeting. Des Moines, IA. April. 2015.
- Frush K. The Efficacy of Silver on Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review. Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Symposium, Des Moines, IA. April 2015.
- Frush K. Management of the Hallux Ulcer. Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA, October 2015.
- Member, Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Chadron State College
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine Certification Exam Committee
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine Speakers Bureau
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