Our Staff

All our professionals at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C. maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

Melissa J. Lockwood, D.P.M.

As founder of Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C., Dr. Melissa J. Lockwood happily returns to central Illinois after seven years in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a graduate of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Lockwood completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois (Urbana/Champaign) in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor degree in Chemistry. Dr. Lockwood has a great interest in archaeology and also received a minor degree in Anthropology from the U of I in 2001.

Dr. Lockwood went on to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and matriculated with her Podiatric Medical Degree in 2005. While at OCPM, Dr. Lockwood served as both a delegate to the student branch of the APMA as well as President of the Student Government organization (OPMSA). Dr. Lockwood was the recipient of several awards while attending OCPM, including the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association Dr. James Conforti Community Relations Award and the OCPM Mildred Kaufman Memorial Award for Proficiency in Orthopedics and Biomechanics.

Dr. Lockwood arrives in Bloomington following a three year residency in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lockwood completed a 36 month Podiatric Medical and Surgical Residency Program based out of the University Hospital System/Richmond Heights Medical Center. Dr. Lockwood has extensive training in both forefoot (bunions, hammertoes, neuromas) elective surgical procedures as well as rearfoot reconstruction. She has a special interest in the treatment of chronic wounds as well as diabetic palliative care. Dr. Lockwood enjoys working with patients one on one in a clinical setting and chatting about her favorite sports teams!

Dr. Lockwood and her husband Scott are pleased to be back in their home state and rooting on the Illini, Redbirds, Chicago Bears, and White Sox! Scott is a 2000 Illinois State University Alumni with a BS degree in Accountancy. He is a CPA working in Bloomington.

EDUCATION

High School	Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, Illinois  College Preparatory Program Date of Graduation:  May 1997
Undergraduate:	University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois Degree:  Bachelor of Science, Biology Date of Graduation: May 2001
Professional:	Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio Date of Graduation: May 2005
Residency:	University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center/OCPM PM&S-36 July 2005-June 2008

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
NBPME Part I (2003)
NBPME Boards Part II (2005)
NBPME Boards Part III – PM Lexus (2005)
State of Illinois Licensure (2008)

 

HONORS AND AWARDS
Illinois State Scholar (1997)
OCPM Academic Scholarship (2001)
OCPM Dean’s List (2004)
OPMA Dr. James Conforti Community Relations Award (2005)
OCPM Mildred Kaufman Memorial Award for Proficiency in Orthopedics and Biomechanics (2005)

University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center Outstanding Podiatric Resident (2008)

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS                          
President, Ohio Podiatric Medical Student’s Association 2002-2004
Delegate, American Podiatric Medical Student’s Association 2002-2004
Chairman – President’s Committee, American Podiatric Medical Student’s Association Feb. 2004
Member – OCPM Board of Trustees (2002-2004)
APMA/IPMA member at large
AAPPM member at large

AAWP, member at large

 

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS
Sesamoid Pathology, coauthored with Dr. Joseph Favazzo, D.P.M, December 2005.  Compilation of forefoot pathology edited by Vincent J. Hetherington, D.P.M. 

 

PRESENTATIONS
1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dislocations, A Case Study  September 2003
Congential Hallux Varus, A Case Study Southern Exposure Seminar April 2006
Perioperative Management OCPM Tuesday Evening Conference February 2007

 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member, McLean County Illini Club
Member, Sigma Kappa National Sorority, Theta Chapter
Member, Bloomington Rotary Club
Member, McLean County Chamber of Commerce
Member, BNI Bloomington #5 Chapter
Enjoys bowling, swimming, and watching the Illini and Chicago Bears

Please feel free to contact Dr. Lockwood by clicking here.

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Senior Expo 2009

Sam, Dr. Melissa Lockwood, Dana

Dana and Sam, Medical Assistants.