Regenerative Foot, Ankle & Lower-Leg Medicine · Ohio · Chicago · Puerto Rico · South Carolina · South Dakota
Move better. Live with less pain.
A national institute of physician specialists using your body’s own biology — stem cells, exosomes and peptides — to treat foot, ankle and lower-leg conditions without surgery.
The Science of Healing
Regenerative medicine, focused entirely on the lower extremity.
We treat the cause of foot, ankle and lower-leg pain — not just the symptom — so you can get back on your feet without surgery.
Our physicians (DPM) unite leading lower-extremity regenerative-medicine specialists across the country to advance patient outcomes through collaborative excellence.
About the Institute
What we offer
Regenerative Treatments
Orthobiologic therapies, combined precisely for your condition.
Stem Cell Therapy
Cell-based regeneration for foot, ankle & lower-leg tissue.
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Signaling-based repair for tendons, ligaments & pain.
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Targeted peptides that support recovery and repair.
Learn moreCombination Treatments
Protocols combined precisely for your condition.
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Where does it hurt?
Start with the problem that’s holding you back.
Plantar Fasciitis
Chronic heel pain and arch strain.
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Tendon pain, stiffness and degeneration.
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Degenerative joint pain and stiffness.
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Neuropathy and nerve entrapment of the lower extremity.
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Osteochondral defects and cartilage damage.
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Lower-leg, ankle and foot injuries in active people.
Learn moreOur difference
One national network.
One standard of care.
Board-certified, fellowship-trained foot & ankle physicians. In-office, non-surgical treatment using your own biology — with a collaborative network advancing what regenerative medicine can do for the lower extremity.
Meet the physicians
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Our team
Care from trusted hands
Board-certified foot & ankle physicians across six locations.
Stephen Frania, DPM
Medical Director (Ohio); board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot, reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery; fellowship director with 25+ years in practice.
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Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo, DPM
Medical Director (Chicago); board certified reconstructive podiatric surgeon with 25+ years in complex deformity correction and microsurgical nerve and limb reconstruction.
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Kyle McKray Smith, DPM
Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon (DPM, FACFAS), certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
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Edmond Medina Hernández, DPM
Podiatric surgeon with 25+ years of experience; fellowship-trained in lower-extremity deformity correction and microsurgical limb reconstruction. Sees patients in Spanish and English.
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Shannon Carmignani, DPM
Owner of Renew Foot & Ankle Wellness Center in Summerville, SC; former Chief Resident in podiatric medicine and surgery at University Hospitals Osteopathic Consortium.
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Gabriel Rodriguez, DPM
Diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry; board-certified in Primary Care in Podiatric Medicine; in practice since 2001.
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Rachel Robinson, DPM
Foot and ankle surgeon, owner of Thrive Foot and Ankle in Seville, Ohio; board-qualified with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
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Benjamin M. Savasky, DPM
Double board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP).
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What our patients say
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23 Google reviews
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Absolutely phenomal and friendly staff!!! I HIGHLY recommend FAS to anyone who needs it. Truly a wonderful and caring place.
Charles Darrah Jr
4 years ago · Ohio
Great staff. Everyone in the office was friendly. See Frania is thorough, takes his time to really understand your concerns. He is extremely knowledgeable
Christine Lair
4 years ago · Ohio
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Regenerative foot & ankle care in Ohio, Chicago, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota and California.
South Dakota
1320 South Minnesota Avenue, Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
See whether you’re a candidate for regenerative treatment.
Free consultations at all six locations.