Dr. Matthew German (ABFAS) is originally from central Minnesota, where he attended Lakeville High School. Dr. German graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he studied Chemistry and Biochemistry. He went to medical school at the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Iowa. After completing medical school, he was selected to one of the top surgical training programs in the nation in foot and ankle surgery in Newark, New Jersey. There, he completed his 3 year surgical residency at University Hospital, the primary teaching hospital for Rutgers University’s New Jersey Medical School. While there, he was honored to be chief resident for his final year of residency. He is interested in all aspect of foot and ankle medicine and surgery.
He enjoys the outdoor life that Michigan provides, whether it is hunting, fishing, rafting or hiking with his wife. He has been a lifelong Tigers, Lions, and Red Wings fan and is excited to root on his Detroit teams in their hometown.
CRUDEM Medical Mission to Haiti
Des Moines University
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Take Care of Your Diabetes Workshop
MedFest Fit Feet Volunteer
Des Moines Dam-to-Dam Race
USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Des Moines University Visitation Day
Des Moines University Orientation Volunteer
Clubfoot: An overview of Conservative and Surgical Treatment Modalities
Acute and Chronic Lateral Ankle Injuries
Gunshot Wounds to the Lower Extremity: An Overview
Hematogenous Septic Subtalar Joint Secondary to Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Shoulder: A Case Report
Premature Physeal Closure with Pediatric Ankle Fractures Following Anatomic Reduction with Surgery
Successful Fusion of the Lapidus Locking Plate with Early Weightbearing
Point/Counter-Point: Should You Perform Minimal Incision Or Lateral Extensile Incision for Calcaneal Fractures?
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