All of our professionals at Mission Podiatry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.
Joyce E. Patouhas, D.P.M.
Dr. Joyce Patouhas completed her residency training at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan where she served as the Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident. While there, she received extensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including peri-operative management of surgical patients, forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot procedures, delete: surgical arthroscopy, trauma, wound care, and diabetic foot care. Dr. Patouhas is well rounded in all aspects of surgical and conservative podiatric management. Dr. Patouhas graduated from the Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine where she earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Patouhas is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, is the President of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Northeast Division and serves on the board for the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Patouhas is affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford St. John Hospital, and Henry Ford Macomb-Oakland Hospital.
Dr. Patouhas specializes in conservative foot care, diabetic foot care, wound care, heel pain, surgery, pediatric foot problems, bunions and flat feet.
Certifications and Affiliations:
- Licensed Podiatric Physician, State of Michigan
- Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- National Board of Podiatric Medicine Examiners Part I 2004
- National Board of Podiatric Medicine Examiners Part II 2006
- National Board of Podiatric Medicine Examiners Part III 2007
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Basic AO Fixation Course
- Staff Physician at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb-Oakland Hospital and Henry Ford St. John Hospital.
- Member of Michigan Podiatric Medical Association
- Member of American Podiatric Medical Association
Honors and Awards:
- President of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Northeast Division
- President, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, 2018-2020
- President-Elect, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, 2015-2017
- Secretary, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, 2012-2015
- Member, Alumni Board for University of Detroit Mercy, 2014-2017
- President, Alumni Board for University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and Science, 2010-2014
- Alumni All-Star Award Recipient, University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering and Science, 2014
- Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident, Genesys Medical Center, 2008-2009
- Inaugural Recipient of the Joyce E. Patouhas Service Award, University of Detroit Mercy, 2002
- President, Engineering and Science Student Council, University of Detroit Mercy, 2000-2002
- Presidential Ambassador for the President of the University of Detroit Mercy, Maureen A. Fay O.P., Ph.D.
- Science Student of the Year, University of Detroit Mercy, 2002
- Biology Department Student Service Award, University of Detroit Mercy, 2002
- Humanitarian Service Award, American Red Cross
- Volunteer, Children’s Hospital and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Member, Alpha Epsilon Delta Fraternity
- Who’s Who Among American College Students
- National Dean’s List
- Student Leader of the Year Award, University of Detroit Mercy, 2001
Publications and Lectures:
- The Effects of Platelet Rich Plasma on Diabetic Wound Healing, St. John Providence Medical Center
- Contamination of Reusable Pneumatic Tourniquets, Genesys Regional Medical Center
- “Nail Procedures and Verruca”, Genesys Regional Medical Center.
- “Benign Skin Lesions”, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Northeast Division.
- “New Innovations in Podiatric Medicine”, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Northeast Division.
- “Lateral Ankle Stabilization”, Genesys Regional Medical Center Podiatry Staff Meeting
Nadine Abbo Kastaw, D.P.M.
Dr. Nadine Abbo Kastaw is a Michigan native and foot and ankle specialist dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She believes in partnering with her patients by educating them about their conditions and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Kastaw completed her surgical residency training at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where she served as Chief Resident. She received comprehensive training in all aspects of foot and ankle medicine and surgery, including forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, foot and ankle trauma, diabetic limb salvage, wound care, pediatric foot and ankle conditions, and sports-related injuries. Throughout her training, she performed over 1,000 surgical procedures, gaining extensive experience in both surgical and conservative treatment of a wide range of foot and ankle disorders.
She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Kastaw treats patients of all ages and provides comprehensive care for a variety of foot and ankle conditions, including:
- Bunions and hammertoes
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Flatfoot deformities
- Foot and ankle trauma and fractures
- Sports-related foot and ankle injuries
- Diabetic foot care and limb preservation
- Wound care
- Pediatric foot and ankle conditions
- Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
- General foot and ankle disorders
Committed to lifelong learning and excellence in patient care, Dr. Kastaw remains actively involved in continuing medical education and professional organizations. She has presented lectures on pediatric clubfoot, bone and soft tissue infections of the lower extremity, and the surgical management of brachymetatarsia.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kastaw enjoys traveling, hiking, architecture and design, health and wellness, and spending time with her family and friends. Her greatest passion is helping patients return to the activities they enjoy through improved comfort, mobility, and quality of life.