Our Staff

 

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Todd R Burmeister D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
Dr. Burmeister received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Florida State University and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his surgical residency in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Burmeister is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. His strengths are the knowledge and flexibility that comes from many years of training and experience and has been in practice in Naples for over 20 years.

R. John Salm D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
Dr. Salm received his Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from the University of Western Ontario and his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Salm completed an intensive 2year surgical residency at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital in southern California.

A Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and Board Certified in Foot Surgery, Dr Salm is also a member of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. Dr Salm has practiced over 10 years and is an active member of the Naples community. He takes pride in personable quality medical care and is always at the forefront of new technology in his field.

Therese M. Hixon D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.
Dr. Hixon is a proud local graduate from Lely High School who furthered her education at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She then went onto Barry University in Miami, Florida where she received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine. Her post graduate training included and intense two year surgical residency at Parkway Regional Medical Center in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Hixon then decided to make her way back home to Naples and has been practicing with the Foot and Ankle Management Group for over 5 years.

Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Hixon is also a member of the American Association for Women’s Podiatrists.

Megan G. Lawton D.P.M., A.A.C.F.A.S.
Dr. Lawton received her Bachelor of Science in Biology degree from Bethel College in Arden Hills, Minnesota and her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Masters of Biomedical Sciences from Barry University in Miami, Florida. She then completed a 3year residency at the Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Board qualified in Foot Surgery and Rear Foot Reconstructive Surgery and Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Lawton is also a member of the Collier County Podiatric Medical Association. As an avid athlete Dr Lawton recognizes the importance of quality foot and ankle care. Combining extensive medical and surgical training she is able to provide detailed training plans and options specific to the patients needs.