Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

Dr. Peter C. Smith

EDUCATION

1980-1981      University of New Hampshire Durham, NH
1981-1984      Lycoming College Williamsport, PA 17701 BA Biology
1984-1988      Temple Univ School Podiatric Medicine Phila.,PA 19107 Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
1988-1989      Osteopathic Medical Center Phila., PA 19131 Podiatric Surgical Residency

PODIATRIC/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

• 1988-1989      Loco Tenes Philadelphia PA
• 1989-1991      Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Walson Army Hospital USA MEDDAC - Fort Dix, NJ
• 1990-1991      Commander, Medical and Medical Holding Companies, USA MEDDAC - Fort Dix, NJ
• 1992-1993      Chief of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Bassett Army Hospital, USA MEDDAC - Fort Wainwright, AK
• 1993-1995      Private Practice, Associate to Kevin Naugle DPM 654 Phila Ave, Kenhorst, PA 19607
• 1995-Present  Private Practice, 445 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

1997-Present     Ephrata Community Hospital - 169 Martin Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522

• Allied Health Staff
• Department Surgery
• Podiatric Surgery

1996-Present     Lancaster General Hospital - 555 N. Duke St., Lancaster PA 17604

• Division of Podiatric Surgery
• Department Podiatry
• Podiatric Surgery

1996-Present     Heart of Lancaster Reg. Med. Ctr. - 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA 17543

• Allied Surgical Staff     
• Department Surgery     
• Podiatric Surgery

1996-Present     St. Joseph's Medical Center - 12th and Walnut St., Reading, PA 19602

• Courtesy Staff
• Department Surgery
• Podiatric Surgery

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

1998-Present      Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
1997-Present      Diplomate, American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics and Medicine
Fellow, American Professional Wound Care Association
Fellow, American Podiatric Medical Specialties Association (1995-2006)
Executive Board Member, Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (2007- present)
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (House of Delegates 1998-2004, 2006; Board of Governors 1999-2003, 2005-2006)
President, Lancaster County Podiatric Medical Association (1999-2003)
Member, American Podiatric Medical Association (1984- present)
Board of Directors, Lancaster Chapter, American Diabetes Association (1996-2001)

PUBLICATIONS

Verrucous Carcinoma: Epithelioma Cunniculatum Plantare, The Journal of Foot Surgery, Vol. 31, No. 4, 1992
Stress Fractures in the Lower Extremities of Soldiers in Basic Training, Orthopaedic Review, Vol 21, No. 3, 1992

MILITARY SERVICE

1984                Commissioned, Second Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, US Army Reserve
1989                Active Duty, Officer Basic Course Ft. Sam Houston, TX Promoted to CPT
1989-1991      USA Medical and Dental Activities Walson Army Hospital Ft. Dix, NJ
1992                Officer Advanced Course Ft. Sam Houston, TX
1992-1993      USA Medical and Dental Activities Bassett Army Hospital Ft. Wainwright AK
1993                Release from Active Duty October 2.1993
1993-2003      Maintain commission, Major US Army Reserves (IRR)
2004               Honorable Discharge US Army Reserve Component

AWARDS

• William Kershisnic Award of Excellence for Federal Service in Podiatry. 1993
• Meritorious Service Medal
• Army Commendation Medal
• Army Achievement Medal (4 Oak Leaf Cluster)
• National Defense Service Ribbon
• Ten Year Reserve Service Ribbon
• Army Service Ribbon
• Army Superior Unit Award, USA MEDDAC, Ft. Dix, NJ
• Expert Field Medical Badge
• Combat Care and Casualty Course

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2003-2006 - Certified Instructor     CPR/AED/First Ai     American Heart Association
1999-Present - Assistant Scout Master     Boy Scout Troop 377     Stony Creek Mills, PA
2003-2008 - Den Leader     Scout Pack 377     Stony Creek Mills, PA
1993-2000 - Den Leader     Cub Scout Pack 358     Mt. Penn, PA
1997-2007 - Sunday School Instructor     Alsace Lutheran Church     Reading, PA
1996-2001 - Walk-A-Thon     Committee Chairman     Lancaster Diabetes Association

Kim - Office Manager
Hi my name is Kim, I have been employed with Dr. Smith for 8 years. When I began my employment here, I was in charge of billing, front desk, and some patient contact. I then decided to further my education and become a PMAC, (Podiatric Medical Assistant Certified). I completed that course on Nov. 15, 2003. I have had more patient contact since then, and also do x-rays in the office. Now 8 years have gone by, and I am now the Office Manager for the practice, and also sell Diabetic Shoes in our office. Outside of the practice, my life revolves around my family. I am married 25 years to Eric, I have 2 children, Emilee 23 and married and Tyler 20. I also have a Grandson-Bryce. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my Grandson, shopping, going to our Bay House and working for a great doctor.

If you need to contact me, my email address is: knelson@lancasterpodiatry.com

Micole - Front Office
My name is Micole and I have been working with Dr. Smith for 3 years. I am the Patient Care Coordinator for the office and also a Certified Podiatric Medical Assistant. This consists of scheduling and pre-certifying all surgeries, diagnostic tests and daily appointments. I am trained to use our digital x-ray machine and take all of the x-rays for Dr. Smith. I enjoy working with people and am happy to help you.

Outside of the office, my life revolves around my family. I am married for 8 years, and we have 2 great kids. In my spare time, I enjoy shopping, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

My email @ Lancaster Podiatry is MHoover@LancasterPodiatry.com

Vicki
Hello my name is Vicki. I recently earned an Associate Degree in Health Sciences before coming to work for Dr Peter Smith, in May 2008. My duties here vary, I schedule patient appointments, pull some charts, populate patient demographics, and help check patients in but mostly these days you’ll find me scanning patient information into our new EMR’s (electronic medical records).

This Aug. I’ll celebrate my 35th anniversary to Stephen.
We have three children Cherie, LaiLani, Matthew. I also have three grandchildren Salina, Malia, Ryan. I love planning family events, cooking, reading and I love cats, I have three Siamese cats, Gremmie, Blue, Chowzer.

My E-mail address is vhilliar@lancasterpodiatry.com