The Reconstruction Institute

Foot and ankle pain can limit mobility, preventing a healthy, active lifestyle, and often becomes disabling. The providers at The Reconstruction Institute specialize in restoring function to the foot and ankle. Our team has one goal - to provide you the individualized care you need so you can stop making life about your ailment, and instead begin living your life again. 

The providers at The Reconstruction Institute offer treatment and reconstructive options for lower limb conditions, including:

• Cartilage replacement
• Custom 3D printed deformity corrections
• Diabetic foot care
• Lower extremity limb salvage
• Sports injury treatment
• Total ankle replacements
• Trauma and fracture care

Dr. Peter Highlander and Kimberly Cullen, Physician Assistant practice at the Reconstruction Institute. 
 

Dr. Peter Highlander received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida and is most recently noted for his use of 3D printed custom implants. In January 2018, Dr. Highlander performed Ohio's first successful total talus, or ankle, replacement using 3D printing. He is also the first surgeon in the U.S. to perform a custom cuboid bone replacement. CLICK HERE to read more about Dr. Highlander's use of custom 3D printed implants.  

The Bellevue Hospital has been named a “Center of Excellence” by the American Orthopaedic Society of 3D Printing (AOS3DP) because of Dr. Highlander’s recent accomplishments using custom, patient specific implants for complex foot and ankle pathologies.
 

In August of 2019, The Reconstruction Institute announced its Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Fellowship, a 12 month long program open to two graduating residents specializing in podiatric medicine and surgery. Now in its fourth year, the Fellowship is a full time position that includes extensive training in advanced techniques for foot and ankle surgery including 3D-printing for bone and joint replacement and deformity correction. The program also emphasizes training in plastic reconstructive techniques for wound coverage and nerve related pathologies. 

Nathan Kalil, DPM  was accepted into the Fellowship program on August 1, 2023. Dr. Kalil received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland. He is currently practicing under the supervision of Dr. Peter Highlander at The Reconstruction Institute.

The Reconstruction Institute is now accepting new patients at the following locations:

Eagle Crest Health Park
102 Commerce Park Drive, Suite D
Bellevue, Ohio 44811
 

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