D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine

J. Richard Werkman, D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine is a Registered Chiropodist licensed under the Chiropody Act with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (CFPM), The Ontario Society of Chiropodist (OSC) and The Chamber of Commerce - Hamilton Chapter & Oakville Chapter.

Rick has also achieved his license for nail surgery and local anesthesia. Recently he successfully completed his B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine in Research Methods: Quantitative, Qualitative Statistics with electives focusing on the areas of Sports Medicine and injuries, Microbiology and Podopharmacology.

J. Richard Werkman has been a part of the chiropody/podiatry profession since 1991 and in private practice full time since June 2000. Rick has earned a reputation for excellence and comes recommended by many physicians and others in the health care community. He provides exceptional foot care to everyone from the young to the elderly and from the professional athlete to the disabled.

Credentials

• University of Sunderland, England –Degree of Bachelor of Science (Podiatric Medicine)
• Toronto Institute of Medical Technology (Michener Institute of Applied Sciences) Chiropody Program
• First graduation class for soft tissue surgery and local anesthetics.
• Ontario Chiropody Program Certified in Local Anesthesia and Nail Surgery
• The Michener Institute – Pharmacology for Chiropodist (2010)

Awards - Ontario Society of Chiropodists

• The Molly McCartney Award
• First Year Award for Clinical Excellence
• Second Year Award for Clinical Excellence
• “Reader’s Choice Awards” – 4 consecutive years (Burlington Post)

Continuous Learning:

• Annually attends CPR (C) recertification
• Bi-Annually attends C.H.I.P.S. – Chiropodist in Hamilton Independent Practitioner Study Conference

Studies

• 11th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2010)
• CFPM & AAPPM Practice Management Seminar – CFPM (2010)
• Forefoot Cadaver Surgery – The Podiatry Institute (2009)
• Biomechanics of the Foot and Lower Extremities – CFPM (2009)
• Paris Laboratory Orthotic Seminar (2009)
• 10th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2009)
• 9th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2008)
• Furthering his degree -B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine-University of Sunderland (2008)
• Low Intensity Laser Therapy
• 8th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2007)
• Podiatry Conference at Sea (2007)
• 7th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2006)
• 6th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2005)
• Diabetic Neuropathic Foot, Dr. J. Contreras-Ruiz, M.D (2005)
• Foot Biomechanics & Orthotic Therapy – PFOLA (2004)
• Challenges in the lower extremities – Langer Inc. (2004)
• 5th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2004)
• 78th Ontario Podiatric Medical Association Convention (2002)
• The Challenge of the Diabetic Foot – AOFAS (2000)

Vicki Werkman is proud to be Rick’s Office Manager in the Oakville practice. She brings to the clinic the experience of marketing his Hamilton practice into a successful business. She also consults for The Bridge Network – patient management software company in the dental and chiropody fields. This experience allows her to see different clinics, study divergent office policies and procedures, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice.

Credentials

• ODN & AA (dental assisting) Nov 1988

Work Experience

• Certified Tracker Trainer 2006–Present
• Ontario Account Manager–Chiropodists 2007–Present
• Chiropody Practice Partner 1999-Present
• Dental Office Manager 1992-1997
• Dental Receptionist/Assistant 1985-1999

Continuous Learning:

• Annually attends CPR (C) recertification and Emergency First Aid recertification
• Annually attends ODA exhibitors booth with The Bridge Network-Practice

Management System

• Bi-Annually organizes C.H.I.P.S. – Chiropodist in Hamilton Independent Practitioner Study Conference

Practitioner Studies

• 11th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2010)
• 10th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2009)
• 9th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2008)
• 8th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2007)
• 7th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2006)
• 6th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2005)
• Diabetic Neuropathic Foot, Dr. J. Contreras-Ruiz, M.D (2005)
• 5th Annual Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine (2004)
• 78th Ontario Podiatric Medical Association Convention (2002)