All our professionals at Main Line Foot & Ankle Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
Michael R. Grossman, D.P.M.
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Pennsylvania – B.A. Biological Basis of Behavior
- Doctorate: William Scholl School of Podiatry – Chicago, IL
- Residency: Crozer-Chester Medical Center – Chester, PA
- Preceptorship: Advanced Wound and Skin Care – Wound Healing Institute – Denver, CO
Board Certified
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery – Diplomate
- American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics – Diplomate
Memberships:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – Diplomate
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
- American Professional Wound Care Association
- American Academy of Wound Management
- American College of Foot &Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
- Delaware County Podiatric Medical Association
Hospitals/Medical Centers
- Lankenau Hospital – since 1998 – Chief of Podiatry
- Bryn Mawr Hospital – On staff since 1994
- Paoli Hospital – On staff since 1994
- Wound Healing Center at Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Delaware County Memorial Hospital
- Team Podiatric Surgeon Philadelphia 76ers
Recent Honors, Awards, Citations
- Main Line Life: Best of Life
- Main Line Times: Best of Best
Dr. Michael Grossman was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. He is an avid cyclist and has competed on an international level for many years. In 2009 he traveled to Israel where he was a 2-time medalist in the Maccabi Games. He has been the Philadelphia 76ers team Podiatric physician for 5 years treating all of the athletes’ foot and ankle ailments. He is actively involved academically in the Bryn Mawr Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency program giving lectures and journal club meetings.
- Review Dr. Grossman’s curriculum vitae here.
Anthony C. Cook, DPM, MS, AACFAS
1. Hospital Affiliations
- Lakenau Medical Center
- Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Paoli Memorial Hospital
- Riddle Memorial Hospital
- Bryn Mawr Hospital Wound Healing Center
- Paoli Memorial Hospital Wound Healing Center
2. Institutional Affiliations
- Bryn Mawr Terrace
- Chester Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Saunders House
- Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
- Sunrise Assisted Living of Haverford
- Westgate Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
3. Licensing
- Pennsylvania, #SC006189, 2010
4. Academic Degrees
- DPM Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine 2010 Podiatric Medicine
(Philadelphia, PA) - MS Thomas Jefferson University 2006 Cell and Developmental Biology
(Philadelphia, PA) - BS Villanova University 2000 Biology
(Villanova, PA) (with English Minor)
5. Residency Training
July 2010-June 2013, Bryn Mawr Hospital/Main Line Health System (Bryn Mawr, PA):
36-month surgical training program leading to completion of all requirements for PMSR/RRA (Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency/Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstruction) designation. Served on Graduate Medical Education Committee as at-large member Academic years 2010-11 and 2011-12. Was peer-elected as Vice President for Academic year 2012-13. Served as Chief Resident for Academic year 2012-13.
6. Advanced Surgical Training
AO Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgical Training Course (Part I), March 2012, Dallas, TX
AO Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgical Training Course (Part II), March 2013, New Orleans, LA
7. Work Experience
July 2013-Present: Main Line Foot and Ankle Center, Ardmore, PA
Multidisciplinary practice specializing in all aspects of care of foot and ankle issues including but not limited to diabetic foot evaluation, wound care, biomechanically-based deformities such as bunions/hammertoes/flat feet, sports injuries, traumatic sprains/fractures. Patient care actively ongoing in multiple settings including above noted hospital and wound healing centers, in multiple office settings as well as nursing and rehabilitation centers allowing for a greater degree of care continuity. Practice is also actively involved in the Podiatric Residency Training Program at Main Line Health. As a recent graduate from this training program it is rewarding to assist with ongoing resident training and actively serve as a Core Faculty Member.
May 2007-August 2007: Research Assistant, Gait Study Center, Temple University
School of Podiatric Medicine
Participated in the beginning stages of a pilot study entitled “Dynamic plantar microvascular skin response to compressive loads in at-risk diabetic and healthy control;” this study aims to quantify the interaction between external stress patterns and local tissue perfusion in an effort to determine their collective role in the formation of diabetic foot ulcers. Helped to construct the Automated Laser Doppler and Force Delivery System and began preliminary tests to help formulate a precise protocol for data collection.
June 2000-April 2006: Laboratory Technician, Pathology Laboratory, Dept. Pathology,
Anatomy, and Cell Biology, Thomas Jefferson University
Served as integral part of active research laboratory studying varying characteristics of Protein Kinase C. Technical proficiency in the following techniques: radiolabeled protein assays, Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), protein expression (SF9 insect cell lines and E.coli) and purification utilizing FPLC, cell culturing; served as lab manager coordinating ordering of all materials, maintaining lab equipment, renewal of service contracts, etc.
August 1996-May 2000: Laboratory Technician, Developmental Biology Laboratory,
Dept. of Biology, Villanova University
Assisted in wide range of research projects. Key responsibilities included maintaining colony of transgenic mice (breeding, organizing by genotype), harvesting tissue samples, tissue sample processing and sectioning, computer analysis of scanned tissue images, and routine lab maintenance.
8. Certification
Associate of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Board Qualified in Surgery
9. Organizations
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Team—Assistant Team Podiatrist
10. Publications
Ho C, Shanmugasundararaj S, Miller KW, Malinowski SA, Cook AC, Slater SJ. Interaction anesthetics with Rho GTPase regulator Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor. Biochemistry. 47(36): 9540-52, 2008 Sept. 9.
Cook AC, Ho C, Kershner JL, Malinowski SA, Moldveen H, Stagliano BA, Slater SJ. Competitive binding protein kinase C alpha to membranes and Rho GTPases. Biochemistry. 45(48): 14452-65, 2006 Nov. 9.
*Master’s thesis
Slater SJ, Cook AC, Seiz JL, Malinowski SA, Stagliano BA, Stubbs CD. Effects of ethanol on protein kinase C alpha activity induced by association with Rho GTPases. Biochemistry. 42(41): 12105-14, 2003 Oct. 21.
Slater SJ, Seiz JL, Cook AC, Stagliano BA, Buzas CJ. Inhibition of protein kinase C by resveratrol. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta. 1632(1): 59-69, 2003 Jan 20.
Slater SJ, Seiz JL, Cook AC, Buzas CJ, Malinowski SA, Kershner JL, Stagliano BA, Stubbs CD. Regulation of PKC alpha activity by C1-C2 domain interactions. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 277(18): 15277-85, 2002 May 3.
Slater SJ, Seiz JL, Stagliano BA, Cook AC, Milano SK, Ho C, Stubbs CD. Low- and high-affinity phorbol ester and diglyceride interactions with protein kinase C. Biochemistry. 40(20): 6085-92, 2001 May 22.
11. Professional Society Poster Presentations
Slater SJ, Cook AC, Kershner JL, Stubbs CD. Membrane-association of Protein Kinase C mediated by Rho GTPases. Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, 2004.
Miller JR, Ciliberti LJ, Cook AC. Talar neck fracture treated with percutaneous pin fixation and an external fixator. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2012.
12. Lectures
Wound Healing Principles and Advanced Wound Healing Modalities, Paoli Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds, April 16, 2014.
Matthew Tran, D.P.M.
- Undergraduate Degree: Temple University
- Doctorate: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine – Philadelphia,PA
- Residency: Phoenixville Hospital PMSR/RRA – Phoenixville, PA
Board Certified
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery- Board Qualified
Memberships:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – Associate
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association
Hospitals/Medical Centers
- Lankenau Hospital – On since 2019
- Bryn Mawr Hospital – On staff since 2019
- Paoli Hospital – On staff since 2019
- Wound Healing Center at Bryn Mawr Hospital
- Team Podiatric Surgeon Philadelphia 76ers
Weiyuan Tian, DPM
- Bryn Mawr Hospital, Main Line Health Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with RRA Residency (Bryn Mawr, PA – Class of 2024)
- Temple University – School of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (Philadelphia, PA – Class of 2021)
- The Pennsylvania State University Eberly College of Science – Bachelor of Science, Biological Science, Option in Health Professions (University Park, PA – Class of 2015)
Dr. Tian completed his undergraduate studies at Penn State University. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he worked in consulting for major pharmaceutical companies before pursuing medical school.
He attended the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he served as student body president. Following medical school, Dr. Tian completed his residency at Mainline Health, where he was appointed chief resident. During his surgical training, he performed over 600 procedures and learned advanced techniques in various areas, including foot and ankle fractures, complex deformity reconstructions, and minimally invasive surgeries for bunions and Achilles tendon.
He is board qualified in both foot and rearfoot/ankle surgeries, with expertise in flatfoot and Charcot reconstruction, sports injuries, ligament reconstructions, bunion corrections, arthritic joint fusions, and total ankle replacements. Dr. Tian’s personal experience with foot pain as a child inspired him to pursue podiatry. Understanding firsthand how debilitating it can be, he strongly believes in working closely with patients and collaborating on treatment plans to help them return to an active, healthy lifestyle.
A native of York, Pennsylvania, Dr. Tian recently welcomed his son into the world. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, fishing, playing basketball, and spending time with his dog.
Professional Experience
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Resident Physician, Chief Resident
(Bryn Mawr, PA – July’21-Current)
- Facilitated in inpatient care of Main Line Health’s podiatry department
- Acted as liason between patient care and 30+ attendings
- Completed 600+ procedures. Quadrupled RRA cases required for graduation
- Participated in medical student education
- Rotated with the department of internal medicine, emergency medicine, vascular surgery, plastic surgery, rheumatology, dermatology, traumatology, pediatrics, anesthesia, orthopedics and podiatry private practice
- Volunteered at Eastern University at the athletic training department for treatment of athletes
- Volunteered at CVIM to provide podiatric care to the underserved population
- Acted as a student liason between podiatric medical school and Main Line Podiatry residency
- Published three ACFAS posters
Dr. Jinsup Song Research Laboratory at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Research Assistant
(Philadelphia, PA – Aug’18 – Apr’19)
- Began as a newly add-on to VFAS project looking to assess/compare data generated using the VFAS system vs Tradiational orthotics
- Completed CITI training modules in the following curriculum group: human research, health information privacy and security, good clinical practice and biomedical research
Advantage Healthcare Inc.
Project Analyst
(Princeton, NJ – Jun’16 – Jun’17)
- Created and edited presentation for clients from major pharmaceutical companies
- Conducted internet research on drugs, medical devices and medical technologies
- Completed projects concerning stem cell therapy, acute and chronic hyperkalemia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and others
Leadership Experience
TUSPM Class of 2021 Student Council
President
(Philadelphia, PA – Oct’17 – Current)
- Directed and planned weekly meetings to address students concerns
- Hosted 4 town halls to foster communication between the student body and administration.
- Initiated and interviewed course reps for every single first year classes
- Initiated and selected boards committee members to start gathering resources for boards
- Hosted numerous fundraising events including Snack Attack bake sale (x3), GoFundMe, Spoons game
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF Penn State)
President
(University Park, PA – Apr’14 – May’15)
- Provided a welcoming community that promoted diversity in an organizational setting purposefully developed and utilized organizational resources to enhance student’s understanding of diversity
Smeal College of Business Student Council
Treasurer
(University Park, PA – May’11-Nov’12)
- Handled the funds, set forth a clear budget and maintained transparency by communicating regularly with the President as well as the faculty of Smeal Organization advisor