Jay Seidel, DPM
Dr. Seidel is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed a three year surgical residency in Harrisburg, PA, where he served as Chief Resident.
During that time Dr. Seidel received advanced training in Reconstructive Surgery, Traumatology, & Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle. He also obtained additional certifications in micro-vascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and Limb Deformity Reconstruction at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics.
Dr. Seidel is published in multiple peer-reviewed medical and surgical Journals. He has consulted with Medical Equipment Manufacturers, and helped design surgical instrumentation and medical devices both in the United States and Europe.
Dr. Seidel joined Hamilton Foot Care in August 2014, and also operates The Spa @ Hamilton Foot Care, which provides diabetic-safe foot spa treatments.
Education
- Graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- 3 Year Surgical Residency at PinnacleHealth Hospital System
- Microsurgical Training at The Cleveland Clinic
- Clinical Training at Rubin Institute for Advance Orthopaedics
- Advanced training in Reconstructive Surgery, Traumatology, & Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle
- Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Organizations
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Maryland Podiatric Medical Association
- American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
Publications
- Bilateral Ankle/Subtalar joint fusion secondary to Guillain-Barre induced foot drop
- Retrospective Review of limb salvage efforts at PinnacleHealth System
- To Cipro or Not to Cipro: Bilateral Achilles ruptures with the use of quinilones
- Large Pedal Schwannoma: A rare case presentation
- Prophylactic and Therapeutic Peroneal Nerve Decompression for Deformity Correction and Lengthening
- The Oxford ankle foot questionnaire for children
- Hide and Peek: A New Type of Hammertoe Toe Implant
Lien T. Van DPM, MS
Dr. Van is a graduate of the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed a three year surgical residency in Grand Blanc, MI, where she served as Chief Resident.
During that time Dr. Van received advanced training in Reconstructive Surgery, Dermatology, & Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle.
Dr. Van has lectured at multiple conferences and presented in a variety of venues.
Dr. Van joined Hamilton Foot Care in August 2018.
Education
- Graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
- 3 Year Surgical Residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center
- Completed the BAKO Pathology Labs Mini Fellowship
- Advanced training at the AO Fixation Comprehensive & Advanced Courses
- Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Organizations
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Maryland Podiatric Medical Association
Community Service
- Hurley Hospital Diabetes Day
- Genesys Regional Medical Center A Day For Diabetics
- Miami Rescue Mission
- Special Olympics Physician Support
Lectures
- ACFAS Surgical Complications Forum, Development Of HIPJ Arthritis Secondary to 1st MPJ Arthrodesis
- MPMA Traverse City Conference, Management of the Foot in Rheumatoid Arthritis
- MPMA Great Lakes Conference, The Treatment of a Failed Achilles Tendon Repair with the Use of an Achilles Tendon Allograft
- MPMA Traverse City Conference, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, a Case Report and Review
- MPMA Traverse City Conference, Delayed Reconstruction of an EHL Rupture using a Gracilis Allograft
Sara Roman, DPM
Dr. Roman is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed a three year surgical residency at UPMC in Harrisburg, PA, where she served as Chief Resident. During that time Dr. Roman received advanced training in Reconstructive Surgery, Traumatology, & Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle. She also obtained an additional certification in microvascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Throughout residency, Dr. Roman also served as a volunteer in a recurring community outreach clinic program called Street Feet that offered free foot exams and basic care to the local homeless population in addition to distributing shoes, socks, and other basic necessities.
Dr. Roman joined Hamilton Foot Care in August 2025.
Education
- Graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- 3 Year Surgical Residency at UPMC Central PA Hospital System
- Microsurgical Training at The Cleveland Clinic
- Advanced training in Reconstructive Surgery, Traumatology, & Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle
- Board Qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Organizations
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Research/Publications
- McGuire J, Brown A, Kumrah P, Roman S, Parikh J (2021) Managing Diabetic Foot Infection: From Biofilm to Bone. Lecture presented at: WoundCon Summer 2021; 2021 Jul 16; Virtual.
- Stawicki C, Zhang S, Brown AJ, Mojica B, Schwab AJ, Roman S, Cziraky E (2021). The Impact of Covid-19 on Foot and Ankle Surgical Practice: A National Survey. Poster presentation at 2021 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference.
- Stawicki C, Zhang S, Brown AJ, Mojica B, Schwab AJ, Roman S, Cziraky E (2021). The Impact of Covid-19 on Foot and Ankle Surgical Practice: A National Survey. Poster presentation at 2021 Goldfarb Foundation Annual Poster Contest. First place, scientific category.
- Roman S. (2021) Pursue a Career. Hallux Magazine.
Phillip Cohen, DPM
Dr. Cohen is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (formerly Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine). He worked as an operating room technician at Fallston General Hospital (now Upper Chesapeake Medical Center) before commencing his surgical residency at Liberty Medical Center. Dr Cohen completed a podiatric fellowship in foot surgery within the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.
Following his fellowship training, he was a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthopedics throughout the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Cohen served on the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners from 2013-2021 and as Board President 2016-2017 and 2018-2019.
Dr. Cohen opened the podiatry practice, Drs. Cohen and Norton, PA | Foot Center of Bel Air in 1991, and has served the Harford County community for 30+ years. He joined Hamilton Foot Care in August 2025.
Education
- Graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- Surgical Residency at Liberty Medical Center
- Podiatric Fellowship – Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Maryland Hospital
- Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Professional Organizations
- Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; former Board President (2016-2017, 2018-2019)
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Maryland Podiatric Medical Association