Today’s Pod Women: Dr. Hook

Interview by Marika Jackson - HALLUX MAGAZINE

Dr. Stephanie Hook D.P.M. is a Podiatrists that attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and attended residency at Catholic Health Systems – Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, New York. She is proud to work for Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists in Syracuse, New York.

Q1. What led you to a career in Podiatric Medicine?

Early in high school, I thought about psychology as a career. Unfortunately, during that time, I gained a lot of exposure to medicine and hospitals with my mother being ill. I also became more interested in medicine through my high school biology teacher’s encouragement. I knew I was going to be a doctor when I “grew up” at that point, and then ended up choosing podiatry after having foot surgery during my junior year of high school. During college, I applied to allopathic schools, but ultimately chose podiatry as my field of study and career.

Q2.Do you have a specific subspecialty in Podiatry?

I do not. I love every aspect of the field and feel lucky to see patients that age range from 2 years to 102 years old!

Q3. What other hats do you wear in the Podiatric medical field?

In 2017, after changing employment, I was able to get more involved. I currently serve as a Trustee of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. I am the Chair of both the Public Education and Information and Awards committees. I also serve on the Bylaws, Legislative Action, and Insurance committees. I am a Sub-Chair of the Marketing Committee of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, working with Crisis Communication and Audit. I am also the Student Chapter Coordinator of the American Association for Women Podiatrists. I am the Podiatry Division Chief at Upstate Medical University Community Campus, as well.