Dr. William Dabdoub receives APMA Award of Excellence
Slidell Memorial Hospital is honored to announce William Dabdoub, D.P.M., as one of the 2020 recipients of the American Podiatric Medical Association’s (APMA) Award of Excellence. This award is presented to members in good standing in recognition of outstanding national accomplishments in scientific, professional or civic endeavors. Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding service to APMA. Dr. Dabdoub was nominated by fellow Podiatry Surgeon, Tyson Green, D.P.M., and approved by both the Awards and Recognition Committee and the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Dabdoub, who is a specialist in the SMH Physicians Network, is a graduate of Louisiana State University and Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a two year foot and ankle surgical residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics. He has been involved in the Louisiana Podiatric Medical Association since 1981, serving in all executive leadership positions and two terms as president. At the national level, Dr. Dabdoub has served as the Medicare Carrier Advisor for Louisiana as liaison to and is an ex officio member of the Board of Medical Examiners. He has been active with the American Podiatric Medical Association Political Action Committee (APMAPAC) since 1985.
Dr. Dabdoub initially served as state coordinator for Louisiana. He was elected to the APMAPAC Board of Directors in 1991, helping to govern this important organization. In addition to being a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) since 1978, Dr. Dabdoub is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is an instructor for AAFAO North America for teaching uses of screws and plates in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Dabdoub is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Board Certified in Foot Surgery as well as Reconstructive Rear Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Dabdoub’s clinic is located at 1150 Robert Blvd., Suite 190, in the SMH Founders Medical Building, and can be reached at (985) 649-0002.