Vicki Anton-Athens, D.P.M

Dr. Athens sums up her philosophy of patient treatment in two major points:

1. Treat my patients as if they were a family member. The question I ask is: Would I do this to my mother, father, brother?

2. Treat conservatively first and educate the patient about their problem so that they understand and are involved in their treatment.

Dr. Athens is a member of the American Association of Women Podiatrists, American Podiatric Medical Association and Michigan Podiatric Medical Association..

In addition, Dr. Vicki Athens is involved with the Podiatric Residency Program at Oakwood South Shore Hospital and Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a frequent lecturer for Diabetes Foot Care.

Education

Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL

Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Lake Forest College

• B.A. Biology and Psychology
• Honors: Beta Beta Beta Biology, Honor Society

University of Chicago-Wylers Children's Hospital

• Dept. of Pediatrics Neurology
• Research Assistant to Dr. Ruthmary Duel and Dr. John Cheronis on 'The Sensory Neglect Syndrome'.

Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine

(Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine)

• Member, Class Representative, Student Chapter of American College of Foot Surgeons 
• Member of Executive Committee, Sports Medicine Club 
• President, Student Organization of Podopediatrics 

Post-Graduate Training

Medical-Surgical Preceptorship

• Preceptor - Dr. Donald L. Ketai, D.P.M.
• Lincoln Park, MI

Employment

Private Practice

• Athens Podiatry Group
• 19723 Allen Road, Brownstown, MI

Memberships

• American Podiatric Medical Association, June 1993 - Present
• American College of Foot Surgeons, June 1983 - Present
• American Association of Women Podiatrists, 1983 - Present
• Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, June 1983 - Present

Board Certification

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Diplomate, December 1993

Publications

• 'The Terminal Syme Procedure,' The Journal of Foot Surgery, Volume 20, Number 2, 1981.
• 'Use of Cortisporin Otic Solution in Phenol Nail Surgery,' Journal of the American Podiatry Association, January 1984.

Hospital Memberships

Outer Drive Hospital, Lincoln Park, MI 1983 - 1986

Dearborn Medical Hospital, Dearborn, MI 1983 - 1985

Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, Trenton, MI 1984 - 2002

Chairman, Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 1994 - 2002

• Member, Podiatric Residency Committee, 1997 - 2002
• Instructor, Surgical Anatomy Course, 1999 - 2002

Oakwood South Shore Hospital Trenton, MI 1990 - Present

Oakwood Downriver Hospital, 1990 - 1997

Member, Resident Selection Committee, 1993 - 1996

Instructor, Surgical Anatomy Course, 1994 - 2000

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, 1999 - Present

Organization Membership

• Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, Inc.
• Original Founder of Family Scientific Meeting, 1990.
• Member, Board of Directors, 1997-2003

Academic Appointments

Instructor, Surgical Anatomy Course

• Oakwood and Riverside Osteopathic Hospital, 1994 - 2002

Clinical Assistant Professor

• Department of Surgical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, June 2000 - present.