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Dr. W. Cliff Burmeister

DPM – Podiatry Specialist

Cliff Burmeister is a double board-certified podiatrist in Naples who specializes in advanced foot and ankle surgery. He treats bunions, hammertoes, ankle injuries, foot reconstruction, and minimally invasive foot surgery using cutting-edge techniques that help reduce pain, swelling, and recovery time. Dr. Burmeister completed his education at the University of South Florida and Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, as well as specialized surgical training at Bethesda Hospital. Patients trust him for thorough foot and ankle care. Using cutting-edge methods that lessen discomfort, swelling, and recovery time, he expertly treats bunions, hammertoes, ankle injuries, foot reconstruction, and minimally invasive foot surgery. In addition to receiving specialized surgical training at Bethesda Hospital, Dr. Burmeister finished his schooling at the University of South Florida and Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Patients in Naples rely on him for thorough foot and ankle care because of his reputation for empathetic, patient-centered care.

Dr. Katie Backstrand

DPM | Personalized Podiatry Care Florida

Katie Backstrand is a devoted podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon in Southwest Florida who offers innovative treatment for a variety of foot and ankle ailments. Born and bred in Fort Myers, Dr. Backstrand is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care using both surgical and conservative methods. She specializes in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, elective foot surgery, fracture and trauma care, arthroscopy, diabetic limb salvage, wound management, and internal and external fixation techniques. Her mission is to help patients regain mobility, decrease pain, and enhance their overall quality of life by developing individualized treatment plans. Dr. Backstrand received her bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Florida and her doctorate from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She completed a demanding surgical residency at HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, where she was Chief Resident and conducted approximately 1,000 procedures during her training. Dr. Backstrand is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is known for her competence, compassionate treatment, and dedication to assisting patients in achieving long-term foot and ankle health.

Dr. Kelly Malinoski

DPM | Podiatrist & Foot Surgeon Naples FL

Kelly Malinoski , a board-certified podiatrist in Naples, specializes in providing comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients of all ages. Dr. Malinoski is known for her caring and patient-centered approach. She offers innovative surgical and nonsurgical therapies to increase mobility, relieve pain, and restore quality of life. She focuses on treating foot and ankle discomfort, sports injuries, pediatric foot issues, plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, ankle instability, fractures, diabetic foot conditions, and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle disorders. Dr. Malinoski believes in creating individualized treatment programs and prefers conservative treatments wherever possible before suggesting surgery. Dr. Malinoski, who is board-certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, is well-known in Naples for her expertise in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and went on to complete residency training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She also pursued further fellowship training at the Weil Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Malinoski, who is board-certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, is well-known in Naples for her experience in sports medicine, reconstructive surgery, and personalized podiatric treatment that allows patients to move freely and confidently.