Dr. Ersta Ferryanto
DPM
Dr. Ersta Ferryanto is a podiatric physician with Weil Foot & Ankle Institute focused on minimally invasive surgery and limb-preserving wound care.
Languages Spoken: English
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Des Moines University
- Residency, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago
- ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA) Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
Minimally invasive foot and ankle care
Dr. Ersta Ferryanto is a podiatric physician with Weil Foot & Ankle Institute.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Georgia in 2016 before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in 2021. Dr. Ferryanto completed his residency at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago in 2024, where he served as Chief Resident. During his training, he developed advanced expertise in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, minimally invasive techniques, diabetic limb salvage, and complex wound care.
Dr. Ferryanto's practice philosophy centers on getting you back to what matters, fast. He uses minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery techniques whenever possible, planning each procedure around early return to sport and the earliest safe return to work. For patients dealing with chronic or non-healing wounds, he goes beyond wound management alone, applying tendon balancing techniques and minimal-incision reconstruction to address the underlying biomechanical cause and help prevent wounds from returning.
Outside of work, Dr. Ferryanto enjoys exploring Chicago's neighborhoods and restaurants with his wife. Born in Indonesia and having lived in Germany and Canada before settling in the United States, he brings a global perspective and appreciation for people from all backgrounds.
Awards & Publications
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery
- ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
- Board Certified Podiatrist (ABPM)
Education
- University of Georgia, B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2016
- Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2021
- Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Residency, 2024 (Chief Resident)
Hospital Affiliations
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago (residency training site).
Publications
- Ferryanto E, Owor R, Syed I, Patel N. A Review of Novel Drugs for the Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Foot and Ankle. Podiatry Today. Vol. 37, Issue 5, May 2024.
- Ferryanto L, Ferryanto E. Unveiling the Unseen. Quality Progress. Vol. 57, Issue 6, 2024, pp. 34 to 41.
- Singh S, Ferryanto E. Management of Open Pantalar Fracture Dislocation with Definitive Multiplanar External Fixation. Journal of the International Foot and Ankle Foundation. Vol. 2, No. 9, 2023.
- Ferryanto E, Palmieri V. Superficial Spreading Malignant Melanoma, An Atypical Presentation. Podiatry Today. Vol. 36, Issue 12, 2023.
- Ferryanto E, Patel N, Goldflies M. Successful Treatment of Diabetic Infections Utilizing Vessel Loop Gradual Closure: Case Report and Technique Guide. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases. Vol. 2, No. 2, 2022, p. 100198.
- Ferryanto L, Ferryanto E. Bayesian Reasoning Applied to Misconceptions in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Quality Progress. Vol. 54, Issue 8, 2021, pp. 24 to 31.
- Lemons P, Ferryanto E. Student Difficulties During Structure-Function Problem Solving. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. Vol. 46, No. 5, 2018, pp. 453 to 463.
- Medical Illustrations: Chiu H, Zimmer C, Chiu A. Percutaneous Medial Band Plantar Fasciotomy for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Hallux Ulcers. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases. 2023;3.
Research
- No-incision Floating Distal Metatarsal Metaphyseal Osteotomy Technique: A Case Series. Poster Presentation, ALPS / DFCON Annual Scientific Conference, Washington, D.C., 2024.
- Updates in Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerve Surgery. Invited Speaker, ABLES Annual Conference, Livonia, Michigan, 2024.
- Treatment of Calcaneal Osteomyelitis via Silo Technique: A Case Series. Poster Presentation, ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Tampa, Florida, 2024.
- Lower Limb Peripheral Nerve Reset Neurectomy with End-to-Side Nerve Supercharging for Treatment of Foot and Ankle Peripheral Nerve Injury. Poster Presentation, ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, Tampa, Florida, 2024.
- Vessel Loop Gradual Closure Technique. Poster Presentation, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Resident Research Day, 2021 and 2023.
- Tarsal Tunnel Decompression for the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Poster Presentation, Des Moines University, 2020.
- Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research Conference. Oral Presentation, 2015 and 2016.
Teaching Roles
- Lectures at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
- Co-founder of StepUpBoards.com, a podiatry-specific educational platform that helps residents and attending physicians prepare for their ABFAS® board examinations.
Patient Testimonials
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— Renee J.
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