Meet the Residents
Dr. Marcus Soileau, DPM, Foot and Ankle Specialist | PGY-3
Originally from Elton, Louisiana, Dr. Soileau earned an undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. He finished first in his class while earning a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence Ohio.
While pursuing his degree, Dr. Soileau worked as a Teacher’s Assistant and Academic Tutor in the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He served as the Director of Clinical Affairs for the Ohio Podiatric Medical Students Association (OPMSA) and was a member of the American Podiatric Medical Students Association and a student member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. As a volunteer, Dr. Soileau helped organize the Surgical Jamboree for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Great Lakes. His volunteer activities also included Toys for Tots, Selma Family Emergency Shelter and Parma Hunger Center.
Dr. Estuardo "Alex" Silva, DPM, Foot and Ankle Specialist | PGY-2
Dr. Silva is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Silva has taken his knowledge to several activities and organizations in his field including holding leadership roles in various athletics clubs and serving as an anatomy teaching assistant at Rosalind Franklin University. He holds certificates from the National CPR Foundation and the American Heart Association.
Dr. Sydney Rudy, DPM, Foot and Ankle Specialist | PGY-1
Originally from Mound, Minnesota, Dr. Rudy received both a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in microbiology from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Rudy served in multiple leadership roles while completing her degree, including Director of Local Affairs for the Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association; Student Representative on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medicine Association; and Assistant Director of Research for the American College of Podiatric Medicine.