Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery, as well as Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Plastic Surgery, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lavery’s clinic and research interests involve diabetic foot complications, infections, and wound healing. Dr. Lavery completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University and earned his medical degree at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He completed a residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he also earned a master's in public health. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow). Dr. Lavery’s research group has published over 320 peer-reviewed scientific papers and textbook chapters. His H-index is 91. The research group has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, ADA, Veterans Administration, Qatar National Research Foundation, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and private industry.