Dr. Wagner Santiago

Patient Rating:
(4.9 out of 5 based on 79 Ratings)
Gastonia
(4.9 out of 5 based on 245 Ratings)
251 Wilmot Dr
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-861-0425
Fax: 704-861-0274

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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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The training was inclusive of exposure in all areas of foot and ankle surgery, including forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive procedures and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Santiago has been living in Gastonia, North Carolina, since 1999, where he practices podiatric medicine at Gaston Foot and Ankle Associates. He loves educating his patients and treating them as family.

He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He also is a member of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society.

Dr. Santiago believes that compassion, education and spending time with your patients is the cornerstone of podiatry and life. He believes that if you treat people the way you expect to be treated, it will create an enjoyable environment for practicing medicine that can be sustained for your entire career. Dr. Santiago’s favorite scripture verse is Philippians 1:21, “For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” This verse summarizes his life while on earth and what transpires when he dies.

 

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified, Foot Surgery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gaston Foot and Ankle Associates, P.A., Gastonia, NC, 1999 – Present
Private Practice of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Pi Delta National Honor Society

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

Chief Resident, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency
President’s Award, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Leadership Award, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Pi Delta Podiatric Honor Society, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Academic Merit Scholarship, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Leadership Scholarship, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Fund for Podiatric Medicine Education Scholarship
Dr. Herbert Feinberg Academic Scholarship
President’s List, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Dean’s List, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
President, Senior Class of 1996, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
President, Junior Class of 1996, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
President, Freshman Class of 1996, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Vice President, Florida Podiatric Medical Students Association
Vice President, Student Body, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

CIVIC ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia, NC
Choir Member, High School teacher/leader

Ashbrook High School, Gastonia, NC
Assistant Soccer Coach
1999, 2011, 2012

Recreational Soccer, Gastonia, NC
Soccer Coach
1999 – Present

Gastonia United Soccer Club, Gastonia, NC
Soccer Coach
2000 – 2004 U-18 Age Group

Striker of Gaston County Soccer Associates
Soccer Coach
2010 – Present

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina – Spartanburg, SC 
Miami Dade Community College – South Campus, AA Degree – Biology 
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, FL, DPM Degree

RESIDENCY

Podiatric Surgery Residency Program-The Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Podiatric Surgery Residency Program-The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

  1. Gastonia
    (4.9 out of 5 based on 245 Ratings)
    251 Wilmot Dr
    Gastonia, NC 28054
    Phone: 704-861-0425
    Fax: 704-861-0274

    Dr. Wagner Santiago's hours at Gastonia:
    Mon8:30am - 4:45pm
    Tue1:00pm - 4:45pm
    Wed8:30am - 4:45pm
    Thu8:30am - 4:45pm
    Fri8:30am - 4:45pm

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Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC ("FASMA") ​is in network with most major health insurance plans including, but not limited to, those listed below. If you don't see your insurance plan listed, it may have another name.  Please contact the customer service number on the back of your card to verify your specific coverage.  

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  • BCBS - NC
  • Cigna
  • Humana (Medicare PPO, Medicare PFFS, ChoiceCare PPO)
  • MedCost (NC)
  • Medicaid NC
  • Medicare SE Region (Palmetto)
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare/HealthNet Federal Services
  • VA Community Care Plan
  • United HealthCare

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  1. As always Dr Santiago and the entire staff were friendly and helpful.

  2. The Doctor that I had was wonderful and very professional. I would refer him to anyone

  3. Love Dr. Santiago!!!!

  4. Dr. Santiago is an excellent provider.

  5. Thanks to Dr. Santiago for all he has done for our family!

  6. Everyone was nice, helpful and listened. I absolutely dread going to any doctor but even the office ladies were incredibly friendly and helpful. The nurse listened and was attentive. The doctor listened, made me laugh, made sure I wasn’t in pain. One of the best doctors visits I’ve ever had.

  7. Love Dr Santiago !

  8. Dr. Santiago is the best at this practice. He is thorough, explains things to patients, so that the patient actually can understand what he is saying and not use medical words that we can't understand. He listens to all concerns and has an answer with your concerns. I have been a patient of his for a long time, and he is very gentle with the stupid callouses that I have that need to be removed occasionally. I won't go anywhere else OR see anyone else.

  9. Very professional and left me with the impression that he is genuinely concerned with my condition and overall health.

  10. Dr. Santiago is the best ! Thank you for all your help and care.

  11. Excellent care by my Doctor. Great staff.

  12. If all Drs. were like [Santiago] we would have a better world!!!!

  13. Dr. Santiago is the best!

  14. Dr. Santiago was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I felt comfortable the whole time!

  15. I have The Best Doctor,,,I been seeing My Doctor for Many Years,He has Never Given Up on Me,I don't Heal Like other people but he Continues my Card and Thinks about Things that will Help my Ulcer To Heal.He the Best Doctor in this World.

  16. Very pleased with my doctor

  17. Love Dr Santiago and his genuine concern and gentle care.

  18. Dr Santiago is a very attentive and has excellent dr manners . I would recommend him to all my friends and relatives.

  19. Can't say enough about Dr. Santiago ,very friendly ,professional, caring, very attentive to your condition, explains everything thoroughly, what a great Doctor!

  20. Always very friendly and caring.

  21. would recommend him to anyone

  22. Dr.Santiago is great through very knowledgeable would recommend to anyone

  23. We were thrilled with the care and professionalism of our doctor and the staff.

  24. everything went very well from the time I checked in until checkout