Dr. Kevin Molan

Tuesday December 31, 2019 /

Originally from Long Island, Dr. Molan is a Graduate of State University of New York at Stoney Brook, Bachelor of Science, Biology. He has been an active member of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society  (NCFAS) North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society (NCFAS) since 1996 and served as Vice President 2001-2002.  Dr. Molan and his wife Karen relocated to the Charlotte area in 1989, where he was in private practice until he merged with Dr. Miller and Kaiser in 1994, and together they formed Carmel Foot Specialists. Dr. Molan and Karen have three grown children and have recently become… Continue Reading

Dr. Richard Lind

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Dr. Richard Lind is a graduate from Indiana University, BA Biology, BA Chemistry. Dr. Lind relocated to the Charlotte area in 2005 and joined Carmel Foot Specialists in 2009. He is an active member of the NCFAS and ACFAS and currently serves as chairman of the Podiatry section at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center. He takes a particular interest in sports medicine and ankle reconstruction surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling, hiking, and being outdoors.  He has one son, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, and currently attends Case Western Reserve University for Anesthesiologist Assistant degree.

Dr. Barbara Kaiser

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Dr. Barbara Kaiser is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, MA, with a BS in biology. She went on to graduate magma cum laude from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine followed by a surgical preceptorship at the Ridgeland Foot Clinic. Dr. Barbara Kaiser is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. Her practice is focused on sports medicine and laser treatments for nails and musculoskeletal injuries. She and her husband, Dr. Richard Miller, have 2 grown children. She enjoys any outdoor and athletic activity including walking, running, hiking, golf and… Continue Reading

Charlotte, NC (Pineville)

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Drs. Kevin Molan, Barbara Kaiser, Richard Miller, Richard Lind, and Nick Miller are podiatrists in South Charlotte, NC. Our comprehensive foot and ankle specialists treat patients of all ages. If you have a skin, bone, joint, tendon, ligament, muscle or nerve problem, we are the foot and ankle specialists for you! Come see us for the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options. Our doctors and staff will work with you to solve your foot and ankle problems in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive, caring and conscientious foot care possible utilizing state… Continue Reading

Dr. Randall Contento

Friday November 29, 2019 /

Dr. Randall Contento was raised in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Elon University with a BS in biology. He received his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed a 4 year podiatric surgical residency at University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center with comprehensive training in wound care, reconstructive forefoot, rearfoot and ankle surgery.  Dr. Contento has been in private practice since 2009 and joined Gaston Foot and Ankle Specialists in 2017. Dr. Contento is a Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Surgeons.  He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery as well… Continue Reading

Dr. Wagner Santiago

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Dr. Wagner G. Santiago was born and raised in Miami, Florida where he graduated from Southwest Miami High School. He attended University of South Carolina at Spartanburg where he received a scholarship to play soccer. He then attended school in Jacksonville, Florida where he earned a respiratory therapy license. After several years, he decided to return to medical school where he graduated with honors from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in North Miami Beach, FL earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). He completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh and West Penn Hospital in… Continue Reading

Dr. Ryan Meredith

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Dr. Ryan Meredith was raised in Cleveland Ohio where he went to Lakewood High School. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1984 with a BA in sociology and a minor in chemistry. He graduated with departmental honors in sociology. Dr. Meredith then went to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1988. Following this, he did a two-year surgical foot and ankle residency in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1990. He served as Chief Resident in his final year of residency. Dr. Meredith joined Gastonia Foot and Ankle Associates in August 1990 became a partner in… Continue Reading

Dr. David Kirlin

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Dr. David Kirlin was born and raised in New Jersey, just outside Philadelphia. When he finished his residency training, he moved to Gastonia and founded the practice in 1984. He and his wife Nan have three grown daughters – Becca, Hanna and Maddie. In order to give back to the community, Dr. Kirlin has become involved in politics as a city councilman and enjoys serving the public in this fashion. His other interests include racquetball, hiking, kayaking, traveling, and photography. He enjoys lecturing to civic organizations on podiatric health topics and is available to speak on a variety of current… Continue Reading

Gastonia

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Drs. David Kirlin, Ryan Meredith, Wagner Santiago, and Randall Contento are podiatrists in Gastonia, NC. Our comprehensive foot and ankle specialists treat patients of all ages. If you have a skin, bone, joint, tendon, ligament, muscle or nerve problem, we are the foot and ankle specialists for you! Come see us for the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options. Our doctors and staff will work with you to solve your foot and ankle problems in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. We offer a warm, caring atmosphere with comprehensive foot and ankle treatments. Our podiatrists in Gastonia are board certified… Continue Reading

Dr. Amber Treaster

Thursday October 31, 2019 /

Dr. Amber Treaster was raised in Marine City, Michigan, where she graduated Valedictorian from Marine City High School. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She continued to graduate with honors from the College of Podiatric Medicine at Chicago Medical School, earning her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). She completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The training was inclusive of exposure in all areas of foot and ankle surgery, including forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive procedures. Dr. Treaster has been living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since 2007, where she happily practices podiatric medicine with… Continue Reading