Debra J. Aleck, DPM, FACFAS

About Dr. Aleck
Dr. Aleck is a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon. She is a native of Virginia Beach, and managed the family business, Earle's Markets, for many years prior to medical school.

Dr. Aleck received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Virginia TECH. After having her feet reconstructed, she decided to pursue her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Dr. WIlliam School School of Podiatric Medicine, from which she graduated cum laude.

Dr. Aleck is very involved in the local community. She founded the Maryview Foundation Podiatric Clinic at BonSecour Medical Center and is a member of several Boards and Committees, including the American Diabetes Association, Hampton Roads.

Education
Podiatric Surgical Residency, DBA Montgomery Surgery Center, Rockville, MD & Johns Hopkins University’s Francis Scott Key Hospital, Baltimore, MD, July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992. Rotating Podiatric Residency, Tarrant County Hospital District, DBA John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX, July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991. Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL, Cum Laude, 1986-1990. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI & SU), Blacksburg, VA, BS in Biology, 1979-1983, Foreign Exchange Student, Trier University, Trier, Germany, 1977. Kempsville High School, Virginia Beach, VA, Class Rank 13 of 786, 1975-1979.

Licensure
Podiatric Physician - Texas and Virginia.

Research Works and Publications Authored

  • MRI in Diabetic Charcot Feet with Suspicion of Osteomyelitis: Conflicting Case Reports, submitted to the Journal of Foot Surgery, November 1991.
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate Toxicity, Norwegian American Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1990.
  • Diagnosis and Management of Venous Thrombosis and Cellulitic Manifestations of the Lower Extremity, Tucson VA hospital, 1989.
  • Superficial Thrombophlebitis of the Lower Extremities, December 1988.
  • The Etiology an Pathomechanics of Hallux Abducto Valgus, Aleck, D., and Nelson, R., Scholl College, 1988.
  • Technical, Ethical and Moral Aspects of In-Vitro Fertilization, VPI & SU 1980.
  • Isolation and Purification of Proteins from Extracts of Tubercle Bacillus, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 1977.

Awards

  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and College, Scholl College, 1990
  • National Podiatry Honor Society, 1988-1990
  • Ellena Warner Dunbar Scholarship, Phi Mu Foundation, 1987
  • Scholl College President’s Scholarship, 1986.
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society, VPI & SU, 1980-1983
  • Dean's List, six quarters VPI & SU, 1980-1983
  • Merit Scholarship, Medical Society of Virginia, 1979.
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School Science Research Program for Advanced High School Students funded by the National Science Foundation, 1978.


Professional Experience
Management of a nine store supermarket chain, Great Bridge Foods, Inc. (GBFI), DBA Earle's Market, Scan and DSD Inventory Systems Development and Management, GBFI, Tidewater, VA. Business Consultant for Adamo Construction (Computers, Marketing, Sales), VPI & SU SBA project, Christiansburg, VA. Nuclear Research at Surry and Oak Ridge Facilities, VPI & SU. Phlebotomist, DePaul Hospital, Norfolk, VA, General Surgical Scrub, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA.

Elected/Appointed Positions

  • President of Podiatry, Ltd.
  • Board Member - American Diabetes Association, Hampton Roads
  • Board Member of Rotary International Club - Churchland
  • Board Member of Jewish Family Services
  • Past Board Member of VA TECH Alumni Association
  • Past Board Member of the Jewish Community Center of Tidewater
  • Cabinet Member of the Women's Division of the United Jewish Foundation.


Organizations

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery,
  • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
  • Secretary and Treasurer, Hampton Roads Podiatric Medical Society
  • American Association for Women Podiatrists
  • Tocqueville Society - United Way
  • Lion of Judah
  • Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
  • Phi Mu Alumni Association.


Hospitals

  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.
  • Harbour View Medical Center, Suffolk, VA.
  • Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
  • Sentara Norfolk General, Norfolk, VA.
  • Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA.