Dr. Philip M. Lelievre graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology in 1987. He then completed a postgraduate degree at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating with a D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) in 1991. Additionally, he has completed:

• A two year surgical residency at Kern Hospital for Special Surgery in Warren, Michigan. Kern is one of only three hospitals in the United States dedicated exclusively to the medical and surgical treatment of the foot.
  
  
• Instruction at Diabetic Foot Centers of America, for specialized training in a multi-disciplinary treatment approach to dealing with the diabetic foot.
  
  
• Training in England in association with leading members of the British Podiatry Association.

He is also a:

• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  
• Councillor, Alberta Podiatry Association
  
• Member, Podiatry Division, Department of Surgery, Calgary Regional Health Authority
  
• Member, Hospital Division, Department of Surgery, Calgary Regional Health Authority
  
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association
  
• Clinical lecturer, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary

Dr. Lelievre’s areas of special interest within podiatry include chronic and acute diabetic foot care as well as podiatric surgery.