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Our Doctors are all board certified with
the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. They all have multi-year
residency training in the latest medical and
surgical techniques of the foot and ankle. Our doctors are committed to continuing
medical education, allowing them to continue to provide you
with the finest possible specialty service. We constantly
strive to provide our patients with good outcomes in an efficient
manner.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Dr. Banks was born in Waynesville and grew up in Haywood
County . He returned to western North Carolina to share his
expertise in foot and ankle medicine and surgery. In addition
to the broad training obtained in Chicago and Baltimore, Dr.
Banks has also pursued opportunities in wound care and pedorthics
(prescribing and fabrication of inserts, special shoes and
braces). This insures that the Smoky Mountain Foot Clinic
can provide comprehensive care for all foot and ankle problems. |
EDUCATION
Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago,
Illinois 1986-1990
UNC at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy 1982-1986
Pisgah Senior High School, Canton, North Carolina 1979-1982
RESIDENCY TRAINING
Baltimore VA Medical Center, Baltimore Maryland 1991-1992
(Foot & Ankle Surgery)
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Haywood Regional Medical Center (Clyde, NC)
Harris Regional Hospital (Sylva, NC)
Murphy Medical Center (Murphy, NC)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Diplomat
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - Fellow
American Society of Podiatric Dermatology - Fellow
Board Certified in Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Wounds
by APSMB
CEO of Smoky Mountain Foot Clinic, PA - a Four Physician Group
Practice Providing Podiatric Services to All of Western North
Carolina
Past Podiatric
Consultant to Wellco, a Subsidiary of Ro-Search (Shoe Manufacturer)
Fraternal Association of Podiatrists of America - Fellow
Council for Nail Disorders - Member
Professional Health Care Office Managers Association - Member
American Academy of Wound Management - Member
American Podiatric Medical Association - Member
NC Podiatric Medical Association - Member
Western NC Podiatric Medical Association - Member, Past VP
Special Training in Pedorthics/Inserts/Braces
Special Training in Wound Care
American Professional Wound Care Association - Fellow
LICENSURE
Licensed to Practice Podiatric Medicine and
Surgery in NC Since 1990
PUBLICATIONS
Current Treatment of Onychomycosis - A Review, Foot and Ankle
Quarterly, Winter 1993 Vol. 6, No. 4.
Running Shoe Construction and The Biomechanics of Running,
Podiatry Products 1993.
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EDUCATION
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio 1987-1991
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: May 1991
Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio 1982-1987
B.S. Biology June 1987 |
RESIDENCY TRAINING
Maryland Podiatric Residency Program, Baltimore, Maryland-Completed
a two-year residency training program in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Residency Bon Secours Hospital
Maryland General Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital
Patuxent Surgicare Center
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Haywood Regional Medical Center (Clyde, NC)
Harris Regional Hospital (Sylva, NC)
Mission/St. Joseph's Medical Center (Asheville, NC)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Board Certified
American Podiatric Medical Association - Member
Licensed Podiatrist in the State of North Carolina (since
1993)
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EDUCATION
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Graduation May 2000
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
B.S. Nutritional Science
Graduation May 1996 |
RESIDENCY TRAINING
Riverside Mercy Hospital, Toledo, Ohio
Reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Haywood Regional Medical Center
Asheville Surgical Center
Memorial Mission Hospital
Murphy Medical Center
Harris Regional Hospital
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Board of Podiatric Surgery Board Certified
American Podiatric Medical Association
Licensed Podiatrist in the state of North Carolina
Licensed Podiatrist in the state of Ohio
AO/ASIF internal fixation training 2001
Ankle arthroscopy training 2001
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons - Fellow
American Professional Wound Care Association - Fellow
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Diabetic Limb Salvage
Podiatric Sports Medicine
RESEARCH AND PAPERS
Bone Chapter to be used in Dr. Mandracchia's book. Advisor:
Dr. Hetherington D.P.M. (Manuscript in progress)
Concomitant Bilateral Talonavicular and Calcaneocuboid Coalition:
A rare case report.
Determination of Maximum Tissue Perfusion Following Lower
Extremity Revascularization Procedures.
Pedal pressure analysis during different tennis swings. Advisor:
Dr. Lichniak
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EDUCATION
University of Maryland 1982-1983
Townson St University 1984-1987
Board Eligible in Pedorthics
IISA Level I Certified
Reebok University
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Jeremy has been performing pedorthic services for almost 20 years. Specializing in athletic shoes, he became a Technical Representative for Reebok, while living in Baltimore. After moving to North Carolina in 1996 Jeremy specialized in fitting and modifications for ski, snowboard and skate products. In addition to being an expert in performance applications for athletes, he also possesses an extensive background in conservative treatment for a broad range of foot problems.
Jeremy joined the Smoky Mountain Foot and Ankle Clinic in August 2005, bringing a great deal of experience and expertise in biomechanics of the lower extremity. He is in charge of the diabetic shoe and orthotic/ insert program at our office. Jeremy is skilled in the fabrication of orthotics and in shoe modifications. The Smoky Mountain Foot and Ankle Clinic operates a fully equipped orthotic lab for the fabrication of devises on site.
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