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Gabriel Santamarina DPM, AACFAS

  • Department of Orthopaedics
    Assistant Professor
  • (305) 776-8047
  • gabriel.santamarina@emory.edu
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Overview

Gabriel Santamarina completed his doctorate in podiatric medicine at Barry University in Miami, Florida in 2014. Dr. Santamarina completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery with rearfoot and ankle reconstruction at Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida in 2017 under Dr. Thomas Merrill, DPM. Dr. Santamarina also completed fellowship training in podiatric sports medicine and sports surgery at Barry University in Miami, FL in 2018 under Dr. James Losito, DPM. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2019, Dr. Santamarina held positions as adjunct professor of foot and ankle trauma at Barry University and specialist in podiatric sports medicine at the University of Miami. Dr. Santamarinas primary focus is in reconstructive surgery for diabetic limb salvage using external fixation.

Academic Appointment

  • Adjunct Professor, Dept of Vascular Surgery, Grady Memorial Hospital
  • Assistant Professor, Dept of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
  • Assistant Professor, Dept of Orthopedics, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University
  • Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences from Barry University
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology from University of Miami

Research

Publications

  • Intelligent Care Management for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Scoping Review of Computer Vision and Machine Learning Techniques and Applications.
    J Diabetes Sci Technol Volume: 19 Page(s): 820 - 829
    05/01/2025 Authors: Baseman C; Fayfman M; Schechter MC; Ostadabbas S; Santamarina G; Ploetz T; Arriaga RI
  • Single-Cell Analysis of Debrided Diabetic Foot Ulcers Reveals Dysregulated Wound Healing Environment in Non-Hispanic Black Patients.
    J Invest Dermatol Volume: 145 Page(s): 678 - 690
    03/01/2025 Authors: Choi D; Bakhtiari M; Pilcher W; Huang C; Thomas BE; Mumme H; Blanco G; Rajani R; Schechter MC; Fayfman M
  • Feasibility of Multiparametric Perfusion Assessment in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using Intravoxel Incoherent Motion and Blood Oxygenation-Level Dependent MRI.
    J Magn Reson Imaging Volume: 59 Page(s): 1555 - 1566
    05/01/2024 Authors: Edwards SJ; Yao J; Schechter MC; Fayfman M; Santamarina G; Feiweier T; Blanco G; Alvarez J; Risk BB; Rajani R
  • Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis in an Uninsured and Underinsured Cohort.
    Infect Dis Clin Pract (Baltim Md) Volume: 31
    03/01/2023 Authors: Schechter MC; Yao Y; Patel M; Andruski R; Rab S; Wong JR; Santamarina G; Fayfman M; Rajani R; Kempker RR
  • Outpatient clinic attendance and outcomes among patients hospitalized with diabetic foot ulcers.
    J Diabetes Complications Volume: 36 Page(s): 108283
    10/01/2022 Authors: Mahgoub U; Magee MJ; Heydari M; Choudhary M; Santamarina G; Schenker M; Rajani R; Umpierrez GE; Fayfman M; Chang HH
  • HbA1c Variability Is Independently Associated with Lower-Extremity Amputation and Death among Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
    Volume: 71
    06/01/2022 Authors: Jagannathan R; Schechter MC; Alvarez JA; Blanco G; Rajani R; Santamarina G; Umpierrez GE; Fayfman M
  • Percutaneous Bone Biopsy for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Open Forum Infect Dis Volume: 7 Page(s): ofaa393
    10/01/2020 Authors: Schechter MC; Ali MK; Risk BB; Singer AD; Santamarina G; Rogers HK; Rajani RR; Umpierrez G; Fayfman M; Kempker RR
  • Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstruction for Charcot Joint Disease: A Review
    Archives of Orthopaedics Volume: 1 Page(s): 5 - 10
    Authors: Santamarina G
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