Megan Oltmann
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
33790 Bainbridge Rd. 201 Solon OH, 44139About
Dr. Megan L. Oltmann is a foot and ankle surgeon in the state of Ohio. She is board qualified in forefoot, rearfoot, and reconstructive ankle surgery. She is the current Secretary of the North Eastern Ohio Academy of Podiatric Medicine, an Associate member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association, and the Institute for Podiatric Excellence and Development. Dr. Oltmann graduated from the The Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Biology with a minor in dance. She attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Following completion at Kent State she went on to do her internship with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and finished her residency at Mercy Health/Northern Ohio Foot and Ankle Foundation. Dr. Oltmann is now teaching faculty at the University Hospitals Podiatric Surgery Residency Program and adjunct clinical faculty for Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. She continues to give back to her profession by lecturing to incoming students at Kent State as well as at regional conferences and symposiums. Dr. Oltmann has surgical interests in foot and ankle surgery including, diabetic reconstructive surgery, sports injury management with an emphasis on dancers, fracture management, lower extremity trauma, reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, pediatric foot surgery, as well as bunion and hammertoe surgery. Dr. Oltmann has advanced training in external fixation. Dr. Oltmann is published in Podiatry Today with an article entitled “A Closer Look at Perfusion Assessment Techniques.” She presented a poster at the Symposium for Advanced Wound Care in San Antonio, TX with a poster entitled “Limb Salvage in the Setting of Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease with Left Ventricular Assist Device.” In February of 2016 published by Northern Ohio Foot and Ankle Foundation Journal she wrote a paper entitled “A Review of Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Sustained by Dancers.” In her spare time Dr. Oltmann enjoys working out, swimming in the summer months, playing volleyball, yoga, running, cooking, and baking. When she has a free weekend she enjoys traveling back to the Youngstown area where much of her family resides. She married her husband in 2014. They enjoy traveling, golfing, and skiing together as well as playing with their Golden Retrievers “Braxton and Oliver "
Education and Training
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine DPM 2013
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Why could my feet be so itchy?
Good question, it is likely Tinea Pedis, aka Athletes foot. If it doesn't work with over-the-counter treatments, see a doctor. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail surgery now have thick ridged nails
Sometimes you can get fungus in your nails, there is a simple test a podiatrist or a dermatologist can do. If they are fungal nails you can treat it. If they are not fungal nails you can use a product with urea in it to help thin you nails out. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Attending Physician University Hospitals Podiatry Residency Program 2016 - 2017
- Attending Physician University Hospitals Podiatry Residency Program 2016 - Present
- Adjunct Clinical Faculty Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 2017 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Areas of research
Oltmann, M. Review of Common Foot and Ankle Injuries Sustained by Dancers. NOFA Journal 2016.Oltmann, M. Maier, M. A Closer Look at Perfusion Assessment Techniques. Podiatry Today 2014. Oltmann, M. Maier, M. Shishehbor, M. Limb Salvage in the Setting of Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease with Left Ventricular Assist Device. SAWC Poster 2015. NOFA Journal 2015.Gerres, J. Oltmann, M. Wheeler, M. Thigh Abscess Secondary to Continuous Popliteal Nerve Catheter: A Rare Complication. ACFAS Poster 2014.Megan Oltmann's Practice location
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