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Alexsandra Szajna (Shina), DPM
Alexsandra Szajna (Shina), DPM
Physician and Surgeon
of the
Foot and Ankle
Born and raised in Romeo Michigan, Dr. Alexsandra R. Szajna was a competitive high school athlete graduating from Romeo High School. During her tenure at Romeo she vividly recalls the moment she landed on the defenders foot during a divisional basketball game (you can still find the photo in the Macomb Daily till this day). As Dr. Szajna navigated her ankle injury, she was treated by a team of Podiatrists that were instrumental in her recovery, getting her back on the basketball court. It was this exceptional experience with podiatry, involving her own foot injury and subsequent recovery, that piqued her desire to help others and pursue a career in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
Dr. Szajna went to Cornerstone University where she completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Health Sciences. She continued competing in sports as a collegiate athlete. She received many academic and athletic All-American accolades.
Prior to attending medical school, she worked at the Cleveland Clinic Institute and completed medical mission trips to South Africa and the Dominican Republic.
Experiencing international healthcare, gave Dr. Szajna an opportunity to work directly with collegiate soccer teams in Johannesburg and various villages in South Africa. During this volunteer year at the local South African clinic, she ultimately found a true love for podiatric medicine as she helped countless patients with foot and ankle ailments. She saw how getting people back on their feet combined with compassion and empathy gave each patient and member of the village community an ability to continue supporting their family by returning to full function.
Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Szajna matriculated and received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. While attending medical school, Dr Szajna stood as an ambassador and tutor for her peers and future physicians.
Dr. Szajna went on to complete a 3 year surgical residency specializing in Foot and Ankle surgical at the University of Florida - Jacksonville Level I Trauma center. Recognizing her outstanding clinical and leadership abilities she was elected and served as chief resident.
Dr. Szajna is passionate about podiatric medicine and surgery with special interest in sports injuries, reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, minimally invasive surgery, diabetic foot, as well as trauma of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Szajna is excited to be back home in Michigan with family and friends and to share her expertise with patients, getting them back on their feet!
Professional:
- UF Health Jacksonville PGY-III, University of Florida College of Medicine, Expected graduation: June 2025
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Graduation: June 2022, Passed APMLE Part I, II, III
Undergraduate:
- Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Health Science, Graduation: May 2016, Graduated with Cum Laude Honors
- AO Advanced Surgical Skills, 2024-Present
- Orthofix TruLock Helical and IM nailing Certified, 2024-Present
- Ankle Arthroscopy ACFAS Certified, 2024-Present
- ACLS Certified, 2024-Present
- BLS Certified, 2018-Present
- CNA Certified, 2018-Present
- NAIA Academic Softball All-American, 2013-2016, 2017-Present
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Volunteer, Service Award-Platinum, 2018-2022
- UF Health College of Medicine GMEC - Resident Officer, 2023-Present
- Membership Committee - ACFAS Resident Representative, 2023-Present
- Member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2018-Present
- Member of American Podiatric Medical Association, 2018-Present
- Clinical Advisory Representative Scholl Class Council 2022, 2018-2022
- Clinic Manager - Interprofessional Community Clinic, 2018-2019
- Scholl College Ambassador, 2018-2022
- Member of Illinois Podiatric Medical Student Association, 2018-2022
- Member of Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Women's Basketball Team for the APMSA Athletic Conference, 2019
- Cornerstone University Softball Team Captain, 2014-2016
- UF Health Jacksonville Orthopedics Department, Foot and Ankle Surgical Resident, 2022-Present
- Academic Tutor, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL, 2018-2022
- Gross Anatomy & Physiology
- Lower Extremity Anatomy
- Neuroscience
- Biomechanics
- NBPME Part 1/1/111
- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopedies, Cleveland, OH Medical Assistant, 2017-2018
- OAM Surgery Center, Grand Rapids, MI Surgical Intern, 2014-2016
- Compression Medical, Rochester, MI, Sales Rep/Receptionist, 2012-2014
- Complications Associated with a Stemmed Intramedullary Device for Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database. Alexsandra R. Szajna, DPM (PGY-2), Jason Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS. Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Ectopic bone growth accurately predicts tibial tray loosening following total ankle replacement. Garret Biela, DPM (PGY-3), Alexsandra R. Szajna, DPM (PGY-1), Jason Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS. Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Chevron/Akin Complications: Analysis of the MAUDE Database. Alexsandra R. Szajna, DPM (PGY-2), Jason Piraino, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS. Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Pressor on: A case report highlighting vasopressor induced ischemia in the lower extremity. Alexsandra R. Szajna, DPM (PGY-2), John Anderson, DPM, FACFAS. Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Seize the nail: Correlation between toenail growth and seizures. Alexsandra R. Szajna (PGY-1), DPM and Thomas S. Roukis, DPM, PhD, FACFAS Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Feed My Starving Children - Volunteer, 2018
- A Safe Place- Volunteer, 2018 & 2019
- Chicago Marathon Podiatry Tent-Medical Volunteer, October 2018 & 2019
- Midwest Podiatry Conference-Scholl Ambassador Volunteer, 2018 & 2019
- Rosalind Franklin Health Systems Interprofessional Community Clinic, 2018-2019
- Jubalani African Ministries, Cape Town, South Africa, 2016-2017
- Pink Girls Club Foundation, Rochester, MI, 2014-Present
- St. Jude's Children's Hospital
- Detroit Medical Center
- Rosalind Franklin University Intramural Sports, 2018-2020
- Flag Football
- Coed Basketball
- Coed Soccer
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