Meet the Residents
Dr. Sydney Rudy, DPM, Foot and Ankle Specialist | PGY-3
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.
Dr. Michael Freeland, DPM, Foot and Ankle Specialist | PGY-2
Dr. Freeland is from Odessa, Texas, and earned a bachelor's degree in exercise sports science from Lubbock Christian University (LCU) and a master's degree in biomedical sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort Worth. He worked as an EMT on both an ambulance and a mobile urgent care unit for three years before pursuing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Iowa.
Dr. Nicholas Hebert, DPM, Foot and Ankle Specialist | PGY-1
Dr. Hebert is from Alexandria, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Mississippi State University and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Midwestern State University, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. While completing his degree, Dr. Hebert served as class liaison supporting students to achieve their academic goals and dedicated his extra time to volunteerism around the Glendale community.