s. He has lectured on foot and ankle pathologies both nationally and internationally. His interests include the management of all foot and ankle pathology, including heel pain, bunions and hammertoes, sports medicine, as well as diabetic foot and limb salvage with the treatment of wounds and infections. He is currently accepting new patients at the Pawtucket and Taunton offices.

Dr. Shemenski is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. He is a supporter of The Tomorrow Fund for Pediatric Cancer and a member of the SAS Lacrosse Foundation.

Education
2005 – 2008 Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Podiatric Medical & Surgery Residency – PM&S 36
July 2005 – June 2008
2001 – 2005 Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
May 2005
1997 – 2001 York College of Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science – Biology
May 2001

Advanced Training
2008 – Advanced External Fixation Course at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Centre in Siberia, Russia – Current theories in the technique of transosseous synthesis with the use of the Ilizarov compression-distraction external fixator.
2007 – Duke University Advanced Surgical Wound Management
Masters course including current techniques in wound management and rotational surgical flaps.
2006 – Internal and External Fixation Techniques for the Foot and Ankle
Forum in the reconstruction of complex foot and ankle pathology utilizing internal and external fixation.
2006 – Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course.
Certification in the use of arthroscopy for the management of ankle pathology.

Employment
2008 – Current Rhode Island Foot Care
Associate
Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
2005 – 2008 Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Podiatry Surgical Resident with training in all aspects of forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery

Memberships
American Podiatric Medical Association
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Board Qualified American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Hospital Affiliations
Miriam Hospital – Lifespan Hospital System
Department of Podiatric Surgery
164 Summit Ave
Providence, RI 02906

Morton Hospital and Medical Center
Department of Surgery
88 Washington Street
Taunton MA 02780

Office Location
Blackstone Valley Medical Center
333 School Street
Suite 102
Pawtucket RI 02860
(401) 724-7722

Thayer Building
72 Washington Street
Suite 1100
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 824-8600

Interests in all aspects of foot and ankle care including special interests in flatfoot correction and diabetic limb salvage.