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Dr. Arthur R. Jeynes established Advanced Foot & Ankle Centers in 2001 when he and his family moved to northern Michigan taking over an existing practice. He has grown the practice to service the Cadillac and Traverse City communities. Having more than 12 years practice experience he has developed and maintained the practice philosophy: “Philosophically, we provide the same level of quality care and services we would provide our own family members”. A native of New Hampshire, Dr. Jeynes was born and raised in a small town Hollis, New Hampshire. After graduating Hollis Area High School, Dr. Jeynes attended Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Sciences and Biology. Following Hartwick College, Dr. Jeynes received his Doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine attending the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jeynes completed his Podiatric Surgical Residency through The Ohio State University Hospital East (formerly Park Medical Center) Columbus, Ohio with specialty training in foot and ankle surgical techniques. Dr. Jeynes has interest and training in chronic and acute ankle injuries, bunion deformities, reconstructive foot and ankle surgical techniques, management of lower extremity wounds, basic foot and ankle care. He has specialty training in arthroscopic techniques. While practicing in Columbus, Ohio Dr. Jeynes served as staff physician at The Ohio State University Hospital East Wound Care Center. Dr. Jeynes also served as an attending physician training residents for their podiatric surgical residency program. Dr. Jeynes is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery a Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Jeynes humbly appreciates servicing the northern Michigan communities.

Dr. Kristopher W. Krannitz and his wife, being natives of west Michigan, had always aspired to return to the area to raise a family. In 2007 the opportunity arose to come to northern Michigan. They eagerly made the move, and Dr. Krannitz joined Advanced Foot & Ankle Centers proudly providing the communities of Cadillac and Traverse City with foot and ankle care since that time. Dr. Krannitz has special interests in reconstructive lower extremity surgery, management of lower extremity wounds, diabetic pathology of the lower extremity, trauma, and research. He has received recognition for his published research work from both the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Krannitz has also had the honor of working with the Healing the Children foundation in their efforts to provide corrective surgical care for complex pediatric foot and ankle deformities in Guatemala. After Graduating high school from Muskegon Catholic Central, Dr Krannitz Achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from Michigan State University. His Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine was earned from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2004. Dr. Krannitz completed his post-graduate training with a three year residency in podiatric surgery and medicine at the Oakwood Healthcare System in Dearborn and Wayne Michigan. Dr. Krannitz is a member of the Michigan Podiatric Medical Association and an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.