Professional Overview
Dr. Amber Shane, DPM, FACFAS is currently the Medical Director at Upperline Health Florida, based in Orlando, Florida. She serves as a Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic, a division of Upperline Health. Additionally, she holds the position of Department Chair at Advent Health Hospital System and is faculty at the Advent Health East Surgical Residency program.
Her role at Upperline Health involves overseeing clinical surgical practices and contributing to advancing reconstructive protocols in foot and ankle care. Her leadership positions indicate significant influence within both Upperline Health and the greater Orlando medical community.
Education & Training
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Miami, Florida.
- Three-year surgical residency in Reconstructive Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Surgery at Florida Hospital East Orlando.
- Fellowship training:
- AO International Internal Fixation Fellowship, “Carl Gustav Carus” University Clinic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Dresden, Germany.
- External Fixation Fellowship, Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russia.
Dr. Shane is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and is board-certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Limb Realignment and Deformity Correction
- Adult and Pediatric Flatfoot Surgery
- External and Internal Fixation Techniques
- Diabetic Limb Salvage
- Shock Wave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
These specialties demonstrate a broad competence in complex surgical interventions for foot and ankle conditions, emphasizing limb preservation and deformity correction, relevant in managing high-risk patients including diabetics.
Academic and Professional Contributions
- Publications include peer-reviewed articles such as:
- Diabetes Watch: Can The Fibula-Pro-Tibia Technique Have An Impact For Diabetic Ankle Fractures? published in Podiatry Today.
- Chapters in Master Techniques in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle Textbook covering Lapidus Arthrodesis and Lesser Digital Surgery.
- She has authored over 50 publications, abstracts, and posters, complemented by numerous award-winning manuscripts.
- Active involvement in American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), serving on multiple committees, and contributing as a prominent national speaker.
- Holds leadership and advisory positions in professional organizations including:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Florida Podiatric Medical Association
- Central Florida Podiatric Medical Association
Hospital & Organizational Affiliations
- Upperline Health – Medical Director, Waterford Lakes location in Orlando, FL.
- Advent Health East – Department Chair, Faculty at Surgical Residency.
- Orlando Health
- Orlando Center for Outpatient Surgery
Her multi-institutional affiliations position her as a key opinion leader and decision-maker within regional healthcare systems focused on orthopedic and podiatric surgical care.
Professional Recognition and Speaking Engagements
- Frequently featured faculty and speaker at ACFAS symposia and educational programs, including specialized courses on Foot and Ankle Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Financial disclosures link her as a consultant or advisor to companies such as BESPA Global, Stryker, and Trilliant.
- Recognized for contributions to National Foot and Ankle Registry (NFAR) initiatives and multiple national awards.
- Active engagement in development of clinical consensus statements, such as those related to Acute Achilles Tendon Pathology.
Online and Social Presence
- LinkedIn profile: [Amber Shane, DPM, FACFAS](http://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-shane-dpm-facfas-21169b44)
- Professional profile on Upperline Health website: [amber-shane](https://upperlinehealth.com/provider/amber-shane/)
- Established network with 179 followers and 145 connections on LinkedIn, suggesting active professional engagement.
This profile indicates Dr. Amber Shane as a highly credentialed and influential medical director and surgeon specializing in complex foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, with an extensive clinical, academic, and leadership presence in Florida’s healthcare sector. Her strong clinical expertise in limb salvage and reconstructive techniques alongside active involvement with national certifying and professional bodies positions her as a strategic contact with authority over clinical practices and surgical care protocols at Upperline Health.
