Cheryl Onwu, DPM

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About

Dr. Cheryl Onwu is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon with comprehensive training in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle procedures, trauma, and diabetic limb salvage. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University and completed a rigorous foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency in Houston, TX, where she served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Onwu specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, offering individualized, patient-centered care. Her clinical interests include:

• Bunion and hammertoe deformities
• Sprains and sports injuries
• Fractures and joint pain
• Tendonitis and heel pain
• Diabetic neuropathy and limb salvage
• Soft tissue and bone infections
• Ingrown toenails, skin, and wound care

With a strong commitment to communication and a comprehensive approach, Dr. Onwu supports her patients through education and customized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and lifestyles. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with family, volunteering in the community, and contributing to foot and ankle surgery research.

Education & Training

• Residency – Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
  • Weiss Memorial Hospital / Mt. Sinai, Chicago, IL
  • St. Joseph Hospital (now Heights Hospital), Houston, TX
• Doctorate – Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
• Master’s Degree – Master of Public Health, Meharry Medical College
• Undergraduate – B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, Western Kentucky University

Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgical Training

• Spring Foot and Rearfoot Reconstructive Focused Fellowship – Ascension, Pensacola, FL | 06/2025
• Hands-on condensed fellowship experience in reconstructive surgery, flaps, tendon transfers, and external fixation with clinical and surgical case discussions.
• Podiatric Dermatopathology Fellowship – Bako Diagnostics, Podiatric Dermatopathology Mini Fellowship, Alpharetta, GA | 03/2025

Professional Affiliations

• Associate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
• Member, American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
• Member, Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA)

Professional Positions

• Committee member, Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TXPMA) Public Relations; 10/2024- present
• Committee Chair, APMA/TXPMA Annual Conference Meeting; 10/2024-present
• Co-Chair for TPMA Southwest Texas Foot and Ankle Conference Committee, Assistant Track

Research, Publications, and Presentations

• Pediatric Osteosarcoma Adjunct Researcher; University of Chicago – Orthopedic Oncology (PI: Dr. Tong-Chuan He, MD, PhD) (2023 – Present)
• Researcher Intern; Johns Hopkins University – Bloomberg School of Public Health ( PI: Dr. Thomas Laveist, PhD) (2014)
• Onwu, C.C. “Is it Just a Ganglion?” Foot and Ankle Case Controversy. Oral Presentation, Stryker Case Controversy Series – Chicago, IL (2023)
• Onwu, C.C. “COVID-19 and Future Implications on Telemedicine Reimbursement: A Look at New CMS Guidelines.” APMSA One Step Ahead Newsletter (2020)
• Onwu, C.C. “Opinion on Homaegohar and Boccaccini’s Antibacterial Biohybrid Nanofibers for Wound Dressings.” Wound Source – Kestrel’s Blog, 2020. PI: James McGuire, DPM
• Onwu, C.C. “The Lyme Disease Spirochete in Tick Species Collected from Warren County, Kentucky.” Honors College Capstone Thesis, Western Kentucky University. PI Dr. Cheryl Davis, PhD (2012)

Community Service & Volunteerism

• Summer Special Olympics Volunteer; Melissa High School – Melissa, TX (2025)
• American Diabetes Association: Step out and Walk Event; Houston, TX (2024)
• San Miguel Mission Trip; Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation – San Miguel, Mexico (2024)
• Community Foot Clinic for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness; St. Paul Cathedral Church – Chicago, IL (2022 – 2023)
• Podiatry Clinic Volunteer; Best Foot Forward Philly (BFFP) – Philadelphia, PA (2018 – 2021)
• Event Volunteer; Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease: Vanderbilt–Meharry–Matthew Walker Collaborative – Nashville, TN (2014)