East Village Foot & Ankle Surgeons

09/02/2026

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Meet the East Village Foot & Ankle Surgeons team at KRHC! 💚

✨Dr. Alexxis Cary
Dr. Cary is an Iowa native and board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. A former competitive gymnast, she was introduced to foot and ankle surgery after an injury, inspiring her career path. She earned degrees from Iowa State University and Des Moines University and completed her surgical residency in Kansas City. Dr. Cary specializes in bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot deformities, sports injuries, trauma, diabetic Charcot reconstruction, limb salvage, and wound care.

✨Dr. Curtis Marker
A Rockford, Iowa native, Dr. Marker is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon. He earned his degree from the University of Northern Iowa, attended Des Moines University, and completed his residency at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. His expertise includes minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, sports injuries, trauma, fractures, ankle arthroscopy, tendon and ligament reconstruction, arthritis treatment, total ankle replacement, and pediatric foot and ankle conditions, including trauma, clubfoot and brachymetatarsia (short toe deformities).

✨Julie Stebbins, BSN, Wound and Ostomy Nurse (front row middle)
Julie has been part of the KRHC team since 2016 and serves as KRHC's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Nurse and Wound and Ostomy Nurse. She works closely with Dr. Cary and Dr. Marker to provide specialized wound care, helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.

✨Courtney Mielke, CMA (front row, right), and Brooke Maley, RN (front row, left)
Courtney and Brooke are dedicated members of the clinic team who provide compassionate, personalized care and help ensure a positive experience for every patient.

✨Melissa Schmitt, Pod Coordinator (back row, left)
Melissa plays a vital role in the clinic's daily operations, coordinating appointments, referrals, and patient support. Her organization and dedication help keep the clinic running smoothly for both patients and staff.

Learn more about by visiting us online 👉 https://krhc.com/services/foot-ankle/

08/04/2026

Happy Birthday to Kara, our incredible Physician Assistant who helps make our practice what it is! 🙌

Kara, thank you for supporting our physicians in clinic, assisting in surgery, & helping foster the positive, patient-first culture we value so much. We hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are & that the year ahead is filled with happiness & everything you deserve!

Happy Birthday from all of us at EVFAS! 🎉🎉🎉

08/02/2026

Yayyy!!! Happy Birthday weekend to our Clinical Leader, Kelsey! 🎉

Kels, no matter what needs to get done, you’re always willing to jump in, lend a hand, & make it happen. Your dependability & empathy make such a difference to our team every single day.

We hope your birthday is filled with as much joy, fun, & appreciation as you bring to everyone around you. Cheers to another amazing year! 🎉🎉🎉

07/05/2026

Have a safe & happy holiday 🇺🇸

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Sending well wishes to all of our awesome Dads today. Special shoutout to two of the best at EVFAS, Dr. Justin Raatz & Dr. Curtis Marker 🎉🎉

06/12/2026

Baby BOY Millonig is here! Congrats to Dr. Kelsey Millonig & her husband 💙🩵 Iowafootdoc

06/03/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Heather, a truly special member of our team! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating someone who helps without hesitation & makes a positive impact at EVFAS! Whether she’s guiding our patients through the surgical process, lending a hand to others on our team, or balancing it all while being an amazing mom, she does it with grace & heart. 💖 Wishing Heather a fantastic day!

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

Happy Birthday to Teddie! She has the kindest heart that translates into compassion for our patients at EVFAS. Teddie, we are grateful for your care & warmth. Wishing you a day filled with happiness & all the things that make you smile! 🎉💖

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 REMEMBER & HONOR 🇺🇸