Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Specialist
Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS
Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS, is a podiatrist at the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center in Boca Raton, FL. Dr. Schoenhaus has performed FDA-approved research and has been published in the National Library of Medicine and PubMed. Dr. Jodi holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, and she earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia.
Award-Winning
Podiatrist
Dr. Schoenhaus has performed FDA-approved research in her field using dermal fillers, fat grafting, and fat transferring—the study has been published in the National Library of Medicine and Pubmed.
Alma Maters
Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS, is an award-winning podiatrist in Boca Raton, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL. She is considered a leader and innovator for various procedures and consulting services in her field including fat pad and vein care. Dr. Schoenhaus grew up in southern New Jersey and she considers herself a true Philly girl. After graduating from the University of Michigan, having studied kinesiology and human movement, she went to Temple University in Philadelphia where she got her doctorate. She completed a three-year program in foot and ankle reconstructive surgeries and residency in the City of Brotherly Love.
After completing her training and establishing a scientific foundation based on biomechanics, reconstructive surgery, and research she moved to South Florida. In 2005 she opened the Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center. She’s board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot, rear foot, and ankle reconstruction. She is also a certified ultrasound sonographer for vascular imaging.
She has helped athletes and people from all over the world who cannot find this unique service locally. She has developed an extensive medical tourism program to accommodate travelers seeking her innovative techniques and she has published numerous blogs and articles on fat pad atrophy.
She has performed FDA-approved research in her field using dermal fillers, fat grafting, and fat transferring. Her background in foot and ankle surgery and wound care has helped her establish a vein program dealing with vein insufficiency, management of venous ulcerations, and the treatment of varicose veins. Her vein clinic in South Florida offers one of the most extensive programs for patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency.
She is a consultant to various companies and has developed tools and techniques that can help improve patient care and outcomes. Dr. Schoenhaus prides herself on practicing with ethics and sincerity and believes patient education is the key to great outcomes.
In addition to running a full-time practice, Dr. Schoenhaus is the medical director of Shuzz. Shuzz provides new shoes and medical care for foot and ankle conditions domestically and internationally.
Dr. Schoenhaus has done mission work abroad. She is also a Masonic Angel Fund Founder which provides services to underprivileged children in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida.
Publications
Journal of the International Foot and Ankle Foundation (December 2022)
Early Clinical Experience with a New Allograft For Fat Pad Restoration
Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association (January 2023)
Retrospective Analysis of an Injectable Allograft for Bone Marrow Lesions of the Foot and Ankle
Journal of the International Foot and Ankle Foundation (October 2022)
Autologous Fat Grafting to the Plantar and Dorsal Aspect of the Foot for two Varying Indications
Journal of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery (July 2020)
Presentations
- Fat Pad Restoration to the Foot
- Diagnostic Modalities Used for Fat Pad Atrophy
- Heel Pain/ Plantar Fasciitis and Fat Pad Atrophy
- New Concepts in Fat Medicine
- SDART’S Forum- Fat Pad Restoration to the Foot with Autologous Fat Transfer
- Use of Platelet Rich Plasma and Fat Padding to the Foot
Preceptor Training
Dr. Schoenhaus is an in-office trainer for other doctors interested in learning about fat pad restoration. If you are interested in hands-on tailored training in all aspects of fat pad restoration, do not hesitate to contact our office and inquire about our two or three-day training programs.
Peer To Peer
Dr. Schoenhaus offers Peer to Peer virtual training in Fat Pad Restoration. If you cannot travel and don’t have the time out of your clinic for our Preceptorship opportunities, contact us to inquire.
Public Speaking
Profession Speaking including lectures at National Conventions, Symposiums, Workshops and Webinars.
Posters
Profession Speaking including lectures at National Conventions, Symposiums, Workshops and Webinars.
KCI - Use of Graft Jacket in the Foot for Fat Pad Restoration
Leneva and Autologous Fat Transfer to the heel
Calcaneal Fat Pad Restoration of a 17-year-old patient with severe calcaneal fat pad deficits to bilateral feet utilizing a two-phase adipose grafting approach. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhS, FACFAS
Case Analysis of Fat Pad Restoration in Diabetic Ulcerations
Currently Post ulceration fifth metatarsal base. Patient was seen with a fifth met base abscess. He was placed on IV antibiotics and underwent surgical incision and drainage. The ulceration with weekly debridements and a CROW boot. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhS, FACFAS
Radiesse in the Foot
Fat pad restoration (FPR) is a novel use of CaHA in the foot. The purpose is to offload high pressure areas causing pain with walking and provides a youthful appearing foot. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhS, FACFAS
Calcaneal Fat Pad Restoration
The first phase of this treatment plan consists of injecting Leneva allograft adipose matrix into the subcutaneous tissue surrounding the calcanei, bilaterally. This allograft adipose matrix functions as a scaffolding for the patients own adipose cells to create new adipose tissue. Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhS, FACFAS
Lectures & Courses
Women’s Meeting Treace Lapiplasty 5/2023
Wound Care Symposium- Arizona MTF 11/2022
Skills Course Treace Lapiplasty 10/2022
Cutaneous Manifestations of Vein Disease 7/2022
American College Podiatric Medicine
Women’s Meeting Treace Lapiplasty 5/2022
Minimally Invasive Bunionectomies 6/2021
Venous Diseases and Current Treatments for Varicose Veins 5/2021
Diagnostic Modalities for Fat Pad Atrophy 5/2021
Practice Management: Concierge A to Z 5/2021
Minimal Incision Surgery for Bunionectomies 5/2021
CLEFFS- Fat Pad Restoration for Wound Healing 3/2021
Seattle Podiatry Society Residency Program – Fat Pad Restoration of the Foot 11/2020
SAM Conference – The Stage of Venous Disease – Orlando, FL 1/2020
SAM Conference – What is Fat Pad Atrophy? – Orlando, FL 1/2020
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Complex Wounds Symposium 3/2020
The Use of Allograft Adipose Matrix in a Clinical Setting
New Orleans, LA
New Modalities in Treating Bunions 6/2020
Baptist Health, FL
Webinars and Fireside Chats During Covid 19 2020
Fat Pad Restoration, MTF Biologics
Complex Wounds Symposium 11/2019
The Use of Allograft Adipose Matrix in a Clinical Setting
Dallas, TX
Sclerotherapy for the Beginner 10/2019
Empire Medical Course Instructor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Use of Allograft Adipose Matrix in a Clinical Setting 10/2019
Product Launch, Sales Force Meeting
Tampa, FL
Fat Pad Restoration for Foot Problems 10/2019
Las Vegas, NV
Applications of Internal Fixation 7/2019
Pediatric Flatfoot Surgical Care 1/2018
Boynton Beach, FL
Ankle Arthroscopy 4/2017
Boynton Beach, FL
Update on Fat Pad Restoration 4/2017
Dermfoot Seminar, Annapolis, MD
Spider Vein Treatments 4/2017
Dermfoot Seminar, Annapolis, MD
Venous Disease and the Skin 4/2017
Dermfoot Seminar, Annapolis, MD
Vein Disease, Evaluation and Treatment- Preceptorship 11/2016
Host in Boca Raton, FL- Three weeks
Foot Disorders and the Use of Compression 9/2016
Mobility 4 Life Seminar, Boca Raton, FL
Use of Lasers in Clinical Applications 4/2013
Miami, FL Superbones East Conference
PAD Awareness in Podiatry 4/2013
Naples, FL
Lasers for Podiatry 4/2013
Midwest Podiatry Conference
Foot and Ankle Injuries 11/12
Bethesda Hospital Lecture Series
Venous Disease 11/2012
Barry University Class of 2014
CURE Symposium for Podiatric Conditions 10/2012
Boca Raton, FL
Role of Peripheral Arterial Disease and Early Detection 9/2012
Chicago, IL
Lasers and Onychomycosis 3/2012
Nassau, Bahamas
Laser Indications for the Podiatric Practice 3/2012
St. Louis, MO
Treatment of Venous Insufficiency for venous 3/ 2012
Ulcerations, St. Louis MO
Laser Indications for Scar Reduction and Verruca 11/2011
Workshop at Desert Foot, Arizona
Laser Uses for Onychomycosis- FPMA 6/2011
Boca Raton, FL
Laser applications in Podiatric Practice 1/2011
Superbones East, Nassau, Bahamas
Common Foot and Ankle Pathology in the Work Force – Workers Compensation 6/2009
Venous Insufficiencies and In House Foot Care 6/2009
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Current Treatments in Leg Vein Pathologies 5/2009
Community Lecture, Boca Raton, FL
The High Heel Shoe- Finding the Perfect Fit 3/2009
Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton, FL
Healthy Feet, Healthy You 8/2008
Boca Raton Community Hospital, FL
If the Shoe Fits – Understanding the Foot to Fit Various Shoes 3/2008
Nordstrom Shoes, Boca Raton, FL
From Spider Veins to Varicose Veins 8/2006
Healthy Aging Club Boca Raton, FL
The Use of External Fixation for Fusions -Workshop 5/2006
Barry University, Miami, FL
Current Sclerotherapy Treatments 4/2006
Dr. Janee Steinberg, Tamara, FL
Common Foot Ailments in Women 3/2006
Nordstrom Boca Raton Shoe Department
Foot and Ankle Injuries and Workers Compensation 5/2005
Broward County Risk Management, Florida
The Diabetic Foot 1/2005
Florida Medical Center
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Foot and Ankle Injuries and Workers Compensation 12/2004
Associated Industries
Boca Raton, FL
Foot and Ankle Pathology 10/2004
Meridian Care Facility
Hollywood, FL
The Pediatric Foot 10/2004
Pediatric Associates
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Trouble Women Have with Their Feet 9/2004
Women’s Health Center
Pembroke Pines, FL
Charcot Foot Reconstruction 9/2004
Plantation General Hospital
Plantation Grand Rounds
Foot and Ankle Surgical Principals 4/2003
Temple University School of Pediatric Medicine
Morning Conference
The Pathology of Charcot Neuroarthropathy 5/2002
and Various Staging
Pathology Department
Graduate Hospital
Fractures of the Tibial Diaphysis 2/2002
Grand Rounds
Graduate Hospital
The Diabetic Foot 11/2002
Medicine Department
Graduate Hospital
Osteochondral Defects of the Talar Dome 8/2002
Department of Podiatric Surgery
Springfield Hospital
AUDIOVISUAL PROGRAMS:
NBC News- Q & A Foot Ailments 2009
Lifetime TV for Women, The Balancing Act 2009
Fat Pad Restoration for the Aging Foot
News Channel 5- WPTV Miami Foot Conditions 2008
Spider Veins to Varicose Veins- Current Trends 2006
The Female Foot, Common Ailments and Shoes 2006
Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Work Force 2004
The Charcot Foot 2004
Women’s Foot Conditions 2004
Various Foot and Ankle Pathology 2004
Coordinator for Residency Resource Online 2001 – present
Arthroereisis and the Hypermobile Flat Foot 2003
Surgery of the Foot and Ankle 2003
Various Pathology and Procedures
The Use of Ext Fixation for Keller Procedure 2002
Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies 2002
Bone Lengthening 2002
Bone Substitutes and Orthobiologics 2002
Achilles Tendon Pathology and Repair 2002
Professional Research
- Subchondralplasty for Treatment of Stress Fractures (2021)
- Ten Year Retrospective Analysis of Fat Pad Restoration (2020)
- Retrospective Analysis of Leneva for Fat Pad Restoration (2020)
- Use of Adipose Allograft Matrix for Wound Healing (2019)
- Research Grant: Pressure Offloading Injection System. This is a single center, active control, prospective trial that will identify qualified subjects who would meet the criteria for inclusion. FDA approved IDE and supported by WIRB. Registered on Clinicaltrials.gov (2019)
- Use of Capsaicin Infused Sock for Pain Relief. (2018)
- Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix for Grade O ulcerations. (2017)
- Venous Ulceration Healing with EVLA. (2008-2011)
- Use of Sinus Tarsi Arthroeresis in the Pediatric Flatfoot, Ages 2-18. (2003 – 2004)
- Study Sub-Investigator: Clinical Trial Protocol UCB Pharma, Inc A multi-center, double-blind, randomized, parallel group, two period study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral doses of an extended release combination of hydrocodone 15 mg and acetominophen 1000 mg (LortabXR) extended release acetominophen 1000 mg tablets and placebo in the treatment of moderate to severe pain in subjects undergoing orthopedic surgery. (2001 – 2002)
- Study Sub-Investigator: Clinical Trial Protocol Bayer Corp. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial assessing the safety and efficacy of sequential (IV/oral) BAY 12-8039 (moxifloxacin) 400 mg every 24 hours compared to IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam 3.0/.375mg every 6 hours followed by
oral Amoxicillin/ Clavulonic acid suspension 800 mg every 12 hours for the treatment of patients with complicated skin and skin structure infections. (2001-2002) - Study Sub-Investigator: Clinical Trial Protocol for Pharmacia. Multiple dose, randomized, double-blind, Placebo controlled study of the analgesic efficacy and safety of Valdecoxib (Bextra) compared to placebo in patients for treatment of post surgical pain from bunionectomy surgery. (2001 – 2002)
- The Use of the Dynamic Stabilizing Innersole System in College Soccer Players (2000 – 2001)
- Cadaveric Dissection for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (2000)
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In The Press
Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus in the Press
Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus, DPM, is a renowned foot and ankle specialist. He has been featured in many lifestyle articles and academic and industry publications, showcasing expert commentary, exploring his techniques, and highlighting his ongoing commitment to extraordinary patient care.
In The Press
Dr. Jodi R. Schoenhaus on TV
Dr. Jodi Schoenhaus appeared on The Balancing Act alongside Kim Alexis to discuss the rising trend of super sexy high-heels. While women love their stylish footwear, these shoes can take a toll on their feet. During the segment, Dr. Schoenhaus, a renowned podiatric surgeon in Palm Beach County, FL, introduced an innovative technique designed to enhance comfort and alleviate pain, allowing women to enjoy their heels without compromising foot health—a groundbreaking advancement in podiatry.