Dr. Allison Menke

Dr. Allison Menke

Dr. Allison Menke is a board-certified podiatric surgeon specializing in foot surgery. In addition to her extensive training and experience in foot and ankle medicine, she offers a full range of foot and ankle aesthetics, including vein and hair removal, toenail restoration, and cosmetic foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Allison Menke currently specializes in cosmetic Bunion Surgery and Hammertoe Surgery, focusing on the finest in foot and ankle surgical and aesthetic techniques.

Dr. Allison Menke earned her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She went on to complete her 3-year residency in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious DeKalb Medical Surgical Residency in Decatur, GA. Dr. Menke is Board Certified in Forefoot Surgery and Board Qualified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. She is a published author in two chapters of the Fourth Edition of McGlamry’s Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, the authoritative and definitive textbook of foot and ankle surgeons. Additionally, she has written multiple chapters in the annual Podiatry Update textbooks. Through the Podiatry Institute, Dr. Menke has lectured on the national circuit and has helped teach monthly reconstructive foot & ankle cadaveric skills courses.

Dr. Menke practiced for 5 years in Metro-Atlanta before relocating to Greensboro, Ga in 2015, when she established Da Vinci Foot and Ankle with her brother, Dr. Christopher Menke. In addition to private practice, Dr. Menke also participates in medical mission trips to Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic through the nonprofit organization, Surgeons of Service. Dr. Menke lives at Lake Oconee with her husband Scott and their family of dogs, Gus, Mabelle, and Louis. Like her brother, she is still an avid Buffalo Bills fan and enjoys boating.

Dr. Allison Menke Experience

Education

  • Undergraduate: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Residency: DeKalb Medical, Decatur, Georgia (Chief Resident)

Medical Board Certifications

  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Forefoot Surgery
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (Qualified)

Affiliations

  • Physician, Da Vinci Foot and Ankle
  • Director, Surgeons of Service
  • Member, The Podiatry Institute
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
  • Mentorship, DeKalb Medical Podiatric Residency

Hospital Affiliations

  • DeKalb Medical, Decatur, Georgia
  • Putnam General Hospital, Eatonton, Georgia
  • St. Mary’s Hospital, Greensboro, Georgia
  • University Hospital McDuffie, Thomson, Georgia

Publications

  • Smith TF, Menke AJA. First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis.
    • McGlamrys Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery; Fourth edition: 2012.
  • Kokenes C, Menke AJA, Powell DR, Ryan JD. Anesthesia. Chapter in McGlamrys
    • Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery; Fourth edition: 2012.
  • Menke AJA, Kihm C, Cain TD, Ruch JA. Epinephrine Use in Hammertoe Surgery
    • Poster Presentation APMA 2011.
  • Menke AJA, Ruch JA. Techniques of the Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy.
    • In Update 2011. Decatur, GA. Podiatry Institute; 2011.
  • Meyer JT, Menke AJA, Ruch JA. A Modified Approach for a Medial Arch Tenosuspension.
    • Update 2011. Decatur, GA. Podiatry Institute; 2011.
  • Camasta CA, Menke CRD, Hall P, Menke AJA, Meyer JT. Talonavicular Joint Arthrodesis for Flexible Pes Valgus Deformity
    • Poster Presentation ACFAS 2010.
  • Menke AJA, Thomas JT. Lisfranc Injuries:  A Review of Current Literature and Trends.
    • Update 2010. Decatur, GA. Podiatry Institute; 2010.
  • Menke AJA.  Cerebral Palsy and Equinus.
    • Update 2009. Decatur, GA. Podiatry Institute; 2009.