Our Doctors
John F. Torregrosa, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Dr. Torregrosa is a board-certified podiatric surgeon in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), and by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Pediatric Medicine (ABPOPM). He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL and then went on to receive his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Barry University in Miami, FL. Dr. Torregrosa completed a surgical fellowship at the Atlanta Foot and Leg Clinic residency at Cedars Medical Center and a surgical residency at Aventura Hospital in Aventura, FL where he performed over 900 foot, ankle, and lower leg procedures.
Dr. Torregrosa has 25 years of experience as a podiatrist. For more than ten of those years, he has served the South Florida community and being a trusted name in podiatric medicine, he has received referrals from all over the United States.
Dr. Torregrosa has 25 years of experience as a podiatrist. For more than ten of those years, he has served the South Florida community and being a trusted name in podiatric medicine, he has received referrals from all over the United States.
Dr. Torregrosa developed the Torregrosa Calcaneal Fracture Technique in 2007 as a new approach to treating the injury, which is now widely used and studied by foot care professionals all over the world.
Since 2005, Dr. Torregrosa has been a doctor for the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Team, a professional motocross and supercross series. His advanced trauma life support certification combined with his racing experience and medical knowledge enables him to better treat the athletes' severe conditions from head-to-toe trauma. For more information on the Alpinestars Mobile Medical Team, visit www.asterisksuperpass.com.
Dr. Torregrosa is affiliated with hospitals in the South Florida area including Fishermen's Community Hospital, Mariners Hospital, Fishermen’s Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, and Homestead Hospital. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Certifications & Licenses
- Florida State Medical License
- Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Board Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Anke Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Fellowship Hospital
- Atlanta Foot and Leg Clinics
- Residency Hospital
- Aventura Hospital
- Cedars Medical Center
Medical School
- Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Barry University
- Undergraduate Degree
- Bachelor of Science, University of Florida
Hospital
- Jackson South Community Hospital
- Homestead Hospital
- Mariners Hospital
- Fishermen's Hospital
- South Florida Surgery Center
Professional
- Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics and Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
- Member, Florida Podiatric Medical Association
- Member, Dade County Podiatric Medical Association
- Member, American Diabetes Association Professional Section
- Outstanding Service Award, Miami Dade County Health Department
- Presidents Award, Barry University
Biomet Trauma Education Series, Indianapolis, IN (7/2014)
- Lectured on orthopedic biologics including product information and case examples demonstrating the application of the products
Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, Atlanta, GA (2/2014)
- Presented three lectures on open fractures, external fixation, and metatarsophalangeal joint fusion at the annual state medical association meeting
National Biomet Sales Convention, Chicago, IL (7/2013)
- Led foot and ankle session teaching foot and ankle anatomy, an overview of foot and ankle surgical techniques, the use of reconstructive and ankle Biomet surgical products
Biomet Trauma Education Series, New York, NY (11/2013)
- Lectured on implantable and external bone stimulation, New York, NY
Shuffle to Buffalo Conference, Buffalo, NY (9/2012)
- Lectured on complex traumas of the foot and lower leg, internal and external fixation, case studies, and the Torregrosa Calcaneal Fracture
Gon Saman, DPM
Dr. Gon Saman, DPM, has recently joined the esteemed team of podiatrists at Florida Foot and Ankle Institute, where he will work alongside Dr. John F. Torregrosa.
Dr. Saman’s educational background includes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors in Biology. Dr. Saman further enriched his expertise through a comprehensive residency program at New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Metropolitan Hospital, where he was Chief Resident from April 2022 to July 2023.
Dr. Saman has also pursued a Mini Fellowship in Podiatric Dermatology in March 2023, emphasizing dermatopathology and pathology, from the Bako Podiatric Dermatology Fellowship Program in Alpharetta, GA. This specialized training equips him with advanced skills in evidence-based medicine and specimen collection. He is board-qualified by both the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM).
Dr. Saman's commitment to excellence is reflected in his active participation in professional societies, including the American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.
With multiple certifications, Dr. Gon Saman brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Florida Foot and Ankle Institute. His dedication to ongoing learning is evident through attendance at various conferences and courses, ensuring he remains at the forefront of podiatric advancements.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Saman has a history of volunteer service, including coordinating church activities and participating in mission trips, exemplifying his commitment to community well-being. Trust Dr. Gon Saman at Florida Foot and Ankle Institute for expert podiatric care that combines advanced medical knowledge with a compassionate approach.
Certifications & Licenses
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS)
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificated
- Limited License to Practice Podiatry: Florida | Vermont | New York
- Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Certification
- American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination | Part I; Part II; CSPE; Part III – Passed
Education
- Bako Podiatric Dermatology Fellowship Program: Alpharetta, GA
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Metropolitan Hospital: Manhattan, NY
- James A Haley Veterans Affairs: Tampa, FL
- Southwestern Vermont Medical Center: Bennington, VT
Medical School
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine: North Chicago, IL 60064
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607
- Biology, Magna Cum Laude, Honors College Graduate
Work Experience
- Mundelein Oil Company, Mundelein, IL
- Property Manager, Chicago, IL
Professional Societies
- American Podiatric Medical Association, Membership
- American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics, Membership
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Membership
- American College of Sports Medicine, Membership
- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, Membership
Professional Service
- Treasurer, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
- Representative of Alumni, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
- Academic Peer Tutor, RFUMS Office of Student Life
Volunteer Services
- Church Activities Coordinator, St. Mary’s Coptic Church, Palatine, IL
- Kenya Mission Trip
- Chicago Marathon, Chicago IL
- 2022 New York Endovascular Summit, New York, NY
- 2022 East Podiatry Residency Education Summit, Teaneck, NJ
- 2022 ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Austin, TX
- 2021 ACFAS Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle Surgical Skills Course, Chicago, IL
- 2021 Stryker Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy Course, Chicago, IL
- 2021 Stryker Foot & Ankle Total Ankle Arthroplasty Course, Chicago, IL
- 2021 Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference
- 2021 FASST: Diabetic Surgery Symposium
- 2021 Paragon 28 FOCUS on Podiatric Surgery Course
- 2021 Academic Surgical Congress Conference
- 2021 NYC Foundation for Podiatric Medicine
- 2019 NYSPMA Podiatry Clinical Conference, New York, NY
- 2019 East Podiatry Residency Education Summit, Teaneck, NJ
- 2019 AAFAO Basic: Comprehensive Course of Internal Fixation, Dallas, TX
Research Assistant: Dr. Peter Okkema at The University of Illinois at Chicago (2012-2015)
- Study of muscular dystrophy by experimenting on worms and isolating the genetic defect
Honors Capstone Research: Regulation of Hippocampal Synaptic Strength by Glial xCT (2012-2015)
- Oral presentation of finds at Honor College Research Meeting
RFUMS Summer Research: Effects of Anxiety on Biomechanics of the Compensatory Stepping Response Following a Laboratory-Induced Trip (2016-2017)
- Poster presentation of findings at RFUMS Research Meeting
