Board Eligible, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Dr. Marina Isac is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive and individualized care for patients with a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. Her approach to patient care centers on listening closely to her patients, understanding their individual goals, and developing treatment plans designed to restore function and help them return to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Isac attended Georgia State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Isac completed an extensive three-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Prime St. Mary Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. During residency, she received comprehensive surgical training in foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction, deformity correction, sports-related injuries, diabetic limb salvage, and the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
Following residency, Dr. Isac pursued additional advanced surgical training through a Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship at Kentuckiana Foot and Ankle Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky. Her fellowship provided extensive experience in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, complex deformity correction, ankle arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, total ankle replacement and revision surgery, sports medicine, complex trauma, and diabetic limb salvage.
Dr. Isac has a particular interest in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports-related injuries, foot and ankle trauma, ankle instability, arthroscopy, flatfoot and cavus reconstruction, complex deformity correction, and total ankle replacement. She believes treatment should be tailored to each individual patient and works closely with her patients to explore appropriate conservative and surgical options.
In addition to her clinical and surgical training, Dr. Isac has remained active in academic medicine and professional education. Her research and presentations have focused on reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, complications associated with progressive flatfoot deformity, Achilles tendon reconstruction, and sports medicine. She has also participated in teaching, academic tutoring, professional organizations, and volunteer medical care throughout her training.
When Dr. Isac is not treating patients or in the operating room, she enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through CrossFit, HYROX competitions, running, and Pilates. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two dogs.
Education:
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, Kentuckiana Foot and Ankle Specialists - Louisville, Kentucky
- Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency, Prime St. Mary Hospital - Chicago, Illinois
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry - Georgia State University
Professional Organizations:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
Publications and Presentations:
- “Surgical Treatment and Navigation of Complications in Progressive Flatfoot Deformity” - Abstract accepted for presentation at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Conference, February 2024.
- “Recurrent Achilles Tendon Dehiscence Following Reconstructive Repair in a Noncompliant Patient” - Poster presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Authors: Marina Isac, DPM; Paul Klutts, DPM, MS.
- “Comparative Analysis of Balance and Stability in Adult Pickleball Players Wearing Commercially Available Athletic Footwear” - Poster presentation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) 2026 Annual Scientific Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. Authors: Chad Miller, MS; Marina Isac, DPM.
