Dr. Jordan Tacktill, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
1221 Mercantile Ln Largo MD, 20774About
Dr. Jordan Tacktill is a podiatrist practicing in Boynton Beach, FL. Dr. Tacktill is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Tacktill diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
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Get to know Foot and Ankle Surgeon Dr. Jordan Tacktill, who serves patients in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Recognized as a Top Podiatrist by Washingtonian Magazine in 2020, Dr. Tacktill specializes in complex lower extremity reconstruction, including total ankle arthroplasty & primary and revisional surgery. Dr. Tacktill holds two United States patents for his inventions consisting of two full line orthopedic plating systems for use over the entire body. He is a part of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, P.C., providing care to patients at Largo Medical Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group P.C. consists of more than 1,600 doctors responsible for providing exceptional medical care to Kaiser Permanente members. It is the largest integrated, multi-specialty medical group in the Mid-Atlantic. Owned and led by physicians, the medical group has a unique relationship with the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Tacktill earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida. He then went on to serve his residency at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, followed by his fellowship at the Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia.
Following his training, the doctor became board-certified in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, whose mission is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.
Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.
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