Dr. Rebecca Sundling
DPM, MPH
Dr. Rebecca Sundling specializes in general podiatry, wound care, and forefoot surgery, with a focus on sports medicine and diabetic foot care.
Languages Spoken: English
- DPM, William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Residency, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA) Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
A personal path to podiatric care
Dr. Rebecca Sundling became interested in podiatry at a young age after undergoing foot surgery. Since then, she has worked closely with patients to ensure that they receive the proper treatment and care to remedy their foot and ankle concerns. Because of her interest and involvement in sports, she also has a specialized interest in sports medicine and other areas of podiatry, including diabetic foot care and surgery.
She specializes in general podiatry, wound care, and forefoot surgery. She also volunteers for the Special Olympics of Michigan.
When she's not busy providing high-quality podiatric care, Dr. Sundling enjoys competing in triathlons, skiing, and crafting.
Awards & Publications
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Certified Foot Surgery
- ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
- Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Kenyon College.
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago.
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Residency completed at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
- Master's degree in Public Health from The Dartmouth Institute, Hanover, New Hampshire.
Hospital & Surgical Centers
- Trinity Health St Mary's
- University of Michigan Health-West
- Walker Surgical Center
- West Michigan Surgical Center
Publications
- Sundling RA. An Assessment of Podiatry Residents' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain Management and Addiction in Massachusetts: A Mixed-Methods Study. The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association November 2020, Vol 110, No 6, Article 11.
- Sundling RA, Logan DB, Tawancy CH, So E, Lee J, Logan K. Opioid Prescribing Habits of Podiatric Surgeons Following Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery. The Foot December 2020, Vol 45.
- Logan DB, So E, Sundling RA. Pernio-Induced Nail Changes Masquerading as Onychocryptosis: A Case Report. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association January 2020, Vol 110, No 1, Article 7.
- Columbo JA, Lambour A, Sundling RA, et al. A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Aspirin, Clopidogrel, and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy on Bleeding Complications in Noncardiac Surgery. Annals of Surgery 2018 Jan; 267(1):1-10.
- Sundling RA, Cheney NA. Danis-Weber a Non-Union in a Teenager: A Case Report and Review of Literature. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol 2017; 7(4): 00278.
- Sundling RA, So E, Logan DB. Chondroid Syringoma: A Case Report in the Foot and Ankle. Foot & Ankle Specialist. 2017 Apr; 10(2)167-169.
- Sundling, RA. Article Review. Kominsky, SJ (ed.). Compendium of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Brooklandville, MD; Data Trace Publishing: 2010.
Research & Presentations
- Opioids and Patient Management. 108th Annual Scientific Seminar, Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association, Columbus, Ohio, May 2024.
- Social Determinants of Health. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2024.
- Medical Ethics in Podiatry. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2024.
- Public Health and Podiatry. Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, February 2024.
- Medical Ethics in Podiatry. Podiatric Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 2023.
- The Current State and Future of Podiatry. PMED 502 Class, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, Illinois, August 2023.
- Pain Management in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Podiatric Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2023.
- The Painful Truth. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, August 2021.
- Not So Common Tendon Transfers. APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, Colorado, August 2021.
- The Plantar Approach to Plantar Plate Repair. APMA Online Summer Series, August 2020.
Memberships & Honors
- Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
- Member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association.
- Previously served as the Young Physician Member of the APMA Board of Trustees, leading the Young Physician Leadership Panel.
- Recipient of the APMA Public Health Fellowship, IPMSA Alumni Association Scholarship, and APMA Education Foundation Scholarship.
- Recipient of the Scholl Distinguished Scholar Award and the Scholl College Early Achievement Award.
- Volunteers for the Special Olympics of Michigan.
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