[Austin, TX] – Dr. Richard S. Mendelsohn DPM FACFAS, of Family Foot and Ankle Centers with offices located in Mclean, Reston, Fairfax and Ashburn was among the record-breaking number of foot and ankle surgeons from around the globe who gathered in Austin, Texas for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Conference on February 11-14, 2016. By attending, Dr. Mendelsohn played a critical role in educating himself with advanced surgical knowledge to bring back to the patients in which he serves.

The conference featured forward-focusing scientific sessions, which introduced new, progressive techniques and abundant opportunity for acquiring continuing medical education (CME) credit. Surgeons who attended this conference advance the profession of foot and ankle surgery world-wide, and Dr. Mendelsohn is among this highly skilled, pioneering group.

Dr. Mendelsohn practices at Family Foot and Ankle Centers with offices in Mclean, Reston, Ashburn and Fairfax, Virginia He specializes in the treatment of medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle and is a Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. To reach Dr. Mendelsohn call his practice at 703-556-8637

The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is a professional society of 7,200 foot and ankle surgeons. Founded in 1942, the College’s mission is to promote research and provide continuing education for the foot and ankle surgical specialty, and to educate the general public on foot health and conditions of the foot and ankle through its patient education website, FootHealthFacts.org.

Family Foot and Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia has been proving comprehensive foot and ankle care since 1987. Our board certified doctors serve on the staff of Fairfax, Fair Oaks, Reston and Stone Spring Hospital. For more information, www.familyfootandankle.com