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Karsten S. Weber, DPM
Karsten S. Weber, DPM is a podiatric physician with 20 years of experience and a board certification in foot surgery and reconstructive rear-foot/ankle surgery.
Dr. Weber attended Baker University in Baldwin City, KS where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in music. He then went to podiatric medical school at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, FL where he graduated with a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and a Master's Degree in the Biomedical Sciences in 2002. He received his postgraduate training with a residency at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, FL., focusing on trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.
After his residency concluded, Dr. Weber relocated to Lake County where he entered private practice. He is affiliated with Leesburg Regional Medical Center and Villages Regional Hospital.
Dr. Weber is fluent in both English and German. When he is not helping patients, he enjoys staying active, customizing cars, boating, and spending time with his family.
Alexander A. Stirling, DPM
Alexander A. Stirling, DPM has been a podiatric physician and board certified surgeon in practice since 2005.
Dr. Stirling was born in Chicago, IL and raised in the Republic of Panama, where he completed his preliminary education under the Department of Defense educational school system. He completed his Associate in Biology degree with high honors from Panama Canal Community College. Dr. Stirling obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology after transferring to The University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. He also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, an interdisciplinary in natural sciences with an emphasis in chemistry. Dr. Stirling attended four years of post graduate training at Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences, School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Miami where he graduated as a member of Pi Delta Professional Podiatric Honor Society. He completed three years of residency training at the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Miami where he served as Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. Stirling is Board Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. He is presently on staff at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, The Villages Regional Hospital and their associated facilities.
Dr. Stirling's areas of particular interest include limb salvage and the complexities of the diabetic foot, wound care, flatfoot conditions, traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle, and leg and sports medicine. His overall approach to patient care is to treat an individual in their entirety with consideration not simply to the foot, ankle or leg but to the overall mental and global well being of each individual.
Dr. Stirling has been happily married to his best friend since 1999, who has been his life-long companion since 1988. The Stirling's are blessed with three beautiful daughters.
Nicole Hancock, DPM
Nicole D. Hancock, DPM is a podiatric physician and is a board certified surgeon. She is a board certified foot surgeon by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Dr. Hancock was raised in Texas and completed her undergraduate degree at The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. She then received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami. She completed a three year residency program at the Houston Podiatric Foundation in Houston, TX where she received her surgical training and focused extensively on forefoot and rear foot surgery as well as diabetic wound care and limb salvage. She has been in practice since 2005.
Dr. Hancock treats a wide range of foot conditions and has a special interest in pediatric and geriatric patients. She is married to Dr. Jason Hancock who is also a podiatrist and they have one daughter, Abbigail.
