Board of Directors

Dr. Gary Rothenberg currently holds an Adjunct Clinical Faculty Appointment within the Endocrinology Division at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Previously, he served as Director of Resident Training and Attending Podiatrist at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Miami, Florida. A graduate of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, he completed 3 years of residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio followed by 4 years of private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. His previous private practice experience and academic practices within the VA and university settings have focused on conservative and surgical management of the diabetic foot. His current role within industry is aimed at fostering a paradigm shift away from treating complications towards prevention of them. Education has always been his passion — whether working with students, residents, colleagues, or most importantly, patients, Dr. Rothenberg believes education is the key to successful avoidance of diabetes-related lower extremity complications.

Dr. Cavazos was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. Upon earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame, he pursued his podiatric medical education at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Cavazos received his postgraduate residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he had extensive training in the management of the Diabetic Foot. Dr Cavazos is Board Certified by ABPM and has served on the Board of Directors for the ACPM since 2014.

He is the first Mexican-American to hold the office of President for ACPM. In 2020, Dr. Cavazos was inducted into the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons(Glasg.), and appointed as a Fellow of the Faculty for the RCPS. After 25 years, Dr. Cavazos retired from private practice and will join the faculty of the UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Brooks is the acting chief of podiatry at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC. Dr. Brooks was the first clinician to demonstrate that clinically meaningful postoperative opioid prescribing variation exists on a national level within podiatry. He is the creator of the Fellowship Research Institute’s Guide to Opioid Prescribing and The 10 Principles of Opioid Prescribing for Podiatry Residents.

Dr. Deaver is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Odessa, Texas. She is on staff at Medical Center Health System (MCH) and Odessa Regional Medical Center. Dr. Deaver treats patients at TTUHSC, MCH outpatient wound care clinic and TTUHSC Diabetes Center. She conducts lectures on lower extremity pathology to the community and Texas Tech Residents and Fellows. Dr. Deaver is currently involved in research on toenail onychomycosis with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and 3-D printing of pediatric orthotics. She is currently serving a second term on the Odessa College Board of Trustees.

Dr. Deaver received degrees in Biology from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, and Bioengineering from Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas. She received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she served as Chief Resident. She is a Diplomate of ABPM, Fellow of ACPM, and a Fellow of Faculty Podiatric Medicine the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Dr. Paschold graduated from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2011 and completed a 3-year foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgical residency at Loyola/Hines in Maywood, Illinois, where he served as chief resident in 2014. Since 2014, he has been in private practice within an orthopedic group in Bloomington, Illinois, and serves as the team podiatrist for Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University athletics. Dr. Paschold has lectured on the local level and has volunteered his services to the local health care clinic since 2015. Dr. Paschold is a fellow of ACPM and is board certified with ABPM since 2015. He has been certified with ABFAS since 2020.

Dr. Huss is a dedicated physician certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM). Since 2014, Dr. Huss has been an integral part of the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, showcasing a longstanding commitment to serving our nation's veterans. With a specialization in wound care, Dr. Huss serves as the Director of PAVE (Prevention of Amputation in Veterans Everywhere), demonstrating leadership in promoting amputation prevention.

His commitment extends to medical education as the Director of Student Clerkship and Core rotations, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr. Huss also has the role of Fellowship Director, contributing to the advancement of specialized medical training.

Beyond medicine, Dr. Huss enjoys an active lifestyle, finding solace in activities like running and hiking. His multifaceted expertise and passion make him a valuable asset to the board, bringing a holistic approach to healthcare leadership.

Dr. Roshan is a graduate of the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, earning her degree in 2011. Following her academic achievements, she successfully completed her residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital, where she excelled as chief resident. Dr. Roshan played a pivotal role in establishing and launching the residency program at Swedish Covenant after her original program at Sacred Heart abruptly closed.

Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and a fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM), Dr. Roshan also holds certifications from the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) and is a fellow of prestigious organizations such as the American Academy of Wound Care (AAWC), the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), and the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA).

Actively contributing to the field, Dr. Roshan serves on numerous committees for professional societies, including the American Academy of Wound Physicians (AAWP) and the AAWC. Her professional dedication is particularly evident in her passion for wound care, with a career dedicated to preserving limbs. Dr. Roshan firmly believes that an informed and educated patient plays a pivotal role in achieving optimal outcomes for lower extremity complications.

Assistant Professor in the School of Podiatric Medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Dr. Killeen earned her medical degree at Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona Healthcare System and gained advanced training in Diabetic Limb Salvage through clinical and research fellowships at the University of Texas Southwestern.

Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Wound Management, Dr. Killeen is also a fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine. She is a member of several professional societies, including the Diabetic Foot Study Group and the American Diabetes Association, where she is the current chair of Foot Care and Lower Extremity Complication for the Scientific Sessions.

A prolific researcher, presenter, and author, Dr. Killeen’s academic and clinical interests focus on diabetic foot problems, including chronic wounds, recurrent soft tissue infections, and osteomyelitis. Her current interests include differentiation of recurrent versus new infection, translation of porcine models of wound healing into human, host-microbiome interaction, and stimulation of angiogenesis with oxygen.

She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals related to her areas of expertise. Her recent publications include a chapter contribution to Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. She serves as an ad hoc reviewer for journals including Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

In 2022, Dr. Killeen received the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Wound Care Podiatrist Scholarship, which is awarded annually to one podiatrist whose work focuses on patient care and improved outcomes for wound patients. Later that year she was inducted into the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow.

In 2023, Dr. Killeen moved to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to bring her passion to podiatry students.