After graduating from University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science in 1976 , I went on to obtain my Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine / Case Western Reserve University in 1980. I then returned to Toronto for a residency-preceptor program , working with Dr Hamilton Hall MD (orthopedics) , as well as Dr Ricky Schachter MD (chief of Dermatology) , and Dr Glenn Copeland (chief of Podiatric Medicine) at Womens College Hospital , University Health Network in Toronto . I started my private practice in Hamilton in 1981 , and then formed a second office in Mississauga at Credit Valley Hospital with Dr Steve Rosenfeld MD (orthopedic surgery ) . I try to stay active and still love playing ice hockey and tennis 3 or 4 times every week. Although I have been practising for 43 years , I still enjoy coming into the office every day , helping my patients with their foot problems.
Credentials
- B.Sc.: Honours Bachelor of Science , University of Toronto 1976
- DPM : Doctor of Podiatric Medicine , Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine , 1980
- Surgical/Clinical Residency - Preceptorship : Women's College Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto , 1980- 1981
- Private Practice in Hamilton since 1981
- Private Practice in Mississauga with Dr Steven Rosenfeld MD, Orthopedic Surgery , Credit Valley Hospital , since 1984
- Previous Board Member and present member , Ontario Podiatric Medical Association
Member
- Ontario Podiatric Medical Association
- Canadian Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Fellowship , American Podopediatric Medical Association
- American & Canadian College of Sports Medicine
- American Association of Ambulatory Foot Surgery
- International Federation of Podiatrists
ABOUT COREY BESS B.S.,DPM
Corey joined us in 2023 from the U.S. after meeting his Canadian wife and moving to Hamilton to establish permanent roots and a home here. Corey graduated with a Bioengineering degree from University of Toledo and then went on to obtain his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then did a 3 year Surgical Residency with special interest in complex wound care at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York. Corey has been in private practice at Colorado Clinics for the Foot and Ankle, Rose Medical Amputation Prevention Centre , North Suburban Wound Care and Hyperbarics-all in Denver , Colorado from 2017-2018 and then moved to Kansas City , to become a staff Podiatrist at the Kansas City Foot & Ankle Centre from 2019-2022 before moving to Hamilton . In his free time, Corey enjoys playing tennis, soccer, hockey, board games as well as hiking and trekking with his wife and dog
Credentials
- B.Sc - Bioengineering- University of Toledo
- DPM: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine-New York College of Podiatric Medicine
- 3 Yr Surgical Residency-Montefiore Medical Centre- New York
- Private Practice - Colorado Clinics, Rose Medical Amputation Prevention Centre,North Suburban Wound Care & Hyperbarics -Denver 2017-2018
- Private Practice - Kansas City Foot & Ankle - 2019-2022
- Private Practice - Hamilton Foot Care - 2023
Member
- Ontario Podiatric Medical Association
- Canadian Podiatric Medical Association
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Certifications & Affiliations
- Board Certified - American Board of Podiatric Medicine ( ABPM )
- Board Qualified - American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery ( ABFAS )