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All our professionals at Allaire Foot & Ankle maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

Dr. Kenneth Indahl, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

• Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• Certified American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
• Fellow American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
• Fellow American College of Foot Surgeons

Dr. Kenneth Indahl is an avid distance runner and triathlete.  He has completed over 35 marathons and 2 ironman triathlons.  He has a particular interest in sports medicine and running injuries.

Allen J. Atheras, DPM, FACFAS

Education

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, (PCPM) - Philadelphia, PA
• Saint Francis College - Loretto, PA
• Brick Township High School - Brick, NJ

Post Graduate Training

• Fairmont Clinic - Fairmont, WV - Training in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Additional training in sports medicine
• Saint Mary Hospital - Hoboken, NJ - Advanced training in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Hospital Affiliation

• Jersey Shore Medical Center - Neptune, NJ
• Ocean Medical Center - Brick, NJ
• Kimball Medical Center - Lakewood, NJ
• Center for Special Surgery - Wall, NJ

Certifications

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Board Certified

Professional Affiliations

• Chief of Podiatry,Ocean Medical Center
• Chief of Podiatry, Center for Special Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeon
• Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medical Review
• Former Instructor, St. Mary Hospital Podiatric Residency Program
• Member, American Association for Hospital Podiatrists
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, NJ Podiatric Medical Society
• Independent Medical Consultant, Blue Cross and Blue Shield NJ
• Adjunct Faculty, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
• Ocean Medical Center, Nurses Choice "Physician of the Year-2005"

Personal

Dr. Atheras is a life long resident of Brick Township where he lives with his wife Nancy, their three boys and daughter. He is active with coaching his children in baseball, basketball and football, as well as many other community activities. Dr. Atheras enjoys hunting and fishing and is an avid boater. He has also acquired his captain's license and in his off time enjoys traveling with their family cruiser. Dr Atheras is also an elected member of the Brick Twp Board of Education. He has also been named the "Reader's Choice, Best of Ocean County" for 2006 and 2007.

Jason D. Larson, DPM, FACFAS

Education

• Des Moines University-College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery-Des Moines, IA
• University of Minnesota - Morris, MN
• Dawson - Boyd High School - Dawson, MN

Post Graduate Training

• Kennedy Health Systems - Voorhees, NJ
• Podiatric Surgical Residency - Director: Ken Sebastian, DPM

Hospital Affiliation

• Ocean Medical Center - Brick, NJ
• Center for Special Surgery - Wall, NJ

Certifications

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Board Certified

Professional Certifications

• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, New Jersey Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, American Association of Hospital Podiatrists

Personal

Dr. Larson and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Ocean County. He has been actively involved in the surrounding community, serving as a Brick Rotary Club member for 2 years. He has also given informative lectures on podiatric medicine through Meridian Health Systems Community Education program. Dr. Larson's special interests, away from podiatry, are boating and enjoying many rounds of golf. He has been in practice since 1998 and is eager to serve the greater Ocean and Monmouth counties with professional and caring treatment of the Foot and Ankle.

Rose A. Caruso , DPM, AACFAS

Education

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine- Philadelphia, PA
• Lehigh University- Bethlehem, PA
• Lauralton Hall- Milford, CT

Post Graduate Training

• Penn Presbyterian Hospital- Podiatric Medicine & Surgical Residency- Philadelphia, PA
• Crozer Keystone Health System- Podiatric Medicine & Surgical Residency- Chester, PA

Hospital Affiliations

• Ocean Medical Center- Brick, NJ
• Kimball Medical Center- Lakewood, NJ
• Center for Special Surgery- Wall, NJ
• Toms River Surgery Center- Toms River, NJ

Certifications

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery- Board Qualified

Professional Affiliations

• Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
• Member, NJ Podiatric Medical Association

Personal
Dr. Caruso resides in Ocean County. Her interests outside of podiatry include distance running. She has participated in the Philadelphia Marathon, Broad Street Run, and Philadelphia Distance Run. When not an active participant at other running events, Dr. Caruso often volunteers to work at the medical tent. Dr. Caruso is also an avid skier. She enjoys skiing in Vermont and relaxing with her family at their vacation home near Mount Snow. Dr. Caruso is excited to bring her surgical experience from Pennsylvania to the practice and looks forward to becoming actively involved in the community.