Meet The Doctor

Dr katherine Machado

Katherine Machado, DPM

Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

Katherine Machado, DPM, brings compassion and dedication into each aspect of her patients’ care in Miami, Florida. Dr. Machado has treated and cared for a wide variety of foot and ankle pathology, including a special emphasis on foot and rearfoot surgery, diabetic foot care, and wound care.Many patients begin working with Dr. Machado based on her caring nature and integrated approach to patient care. She works alongside the patient to understand their unique foot or ankle condition, and provides patient education on foot and ankle health issues so that they can receive the best treatment for their needs. Dr. Machado began her studies at the University of Miami, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology and minored in Chemistry. She then went on to complete her master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University before eventually achieving her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from their podiatric medicine program. Following her studies, she pursued further educational opportunities and took part in a three-year residency program at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital. In addition, she is passionate about volunteer work and enjoys working with her community. Dr. Machado is a dual board-certified podiatrist and foot & ankle surgeon through the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She is also an active member of several professional associations, including the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), American Diabetes Association (ADA), and the Florida Podiatric Medical Association. Her honorary awards include the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, Dr. James V. Stelnicki Scholarship for Excellence in Lower Extremity Vascular Medicine, Clinic Podiatric Scholarship, Barry University Leadership Award, and the APMA Educational Foundation Award.  When she’s not helping patients find the best treatment for their foot and ankle relief, Dr. Machado enjoys spending quality time with her family and traveling. 

Dr. Machado has an extensive training in elective and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, including arthroscopic surgery, pediatrics, trauma, diabetic foot care, lower extremity wound care. 

Honors & Awards:

Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, 2011

Dr. James V. Stelnicki Scholarship for Excellence in Lower Extremity Vascular Medicine, 2010

Clinic Podiatric Scholarship, 2010

APMA Educational Foundation Award, 2009

Barry University Leadership Award, 2009

Proficient in English and Spanish, Dr. Machado is also member of several organizations including the APMA, FPMA.


Education

South Miami Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency
2011-2014

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
2007-2011

Barry University
Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences
2007-2009

University of Miami
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Minor in Chemistry
2005

Distinctions

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Board Qualified.

Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society, 2011

Dr. James V. Stelnicki Scholarship for Excellence in Lower Extremity Vascular Medicine, 2010

Clinical Podiatric Faculty Scholarship, 2010

APMA Educational Foundation Award, 2009

Barry University Leadership Award, 2009

Specialties

Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgery

Diabetic limb salvage

Wound care

Memberships

Florida Podiatric Medical Association

American Podiatric Medical Association

American Diabetes Association.

Hospitals and Affiliations

Baptist Hospital of Miami

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami Hospital

South Florida Surgery Center


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Our Location

8785 SW 165th Ave Suite 110 | Miami, FL 33193

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-2:30 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed