About Viliami Ha'angana Vakautakakala
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Skills
-Strong Interpersonal skills
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-Compassionate and Professional
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-Dedicated to integrity and excellence
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-Culturally sensitive
-Conflict resolution abilities
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-Fluent in Tongan and English
-Good clinical judgment
-Evidence-based medicine practice
-Open-minded communicative healthcare provider
Education
About Viliami Ha'angana Vakautakakala
Providing
comprehensive foot and ankle care in a caring and honest manner.
Skills
-Strong Interpersonal skills
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-Compassionate and Professional
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-Dedicated to integrity and excellence
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-Culturally sensitive
-Conflict resolution abilities
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-Fluent in Tongan and English
-Good clinical judgment
-Evidence-based medicine practice
-Open-minded communicative healthcare provider
Education
Publications
DPM: Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 2014
Western University Of Health Sciences - Pomona, California
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Master of Science: Molecular Biology, 2008
Texas A&M - Commerce - Commerce, Texas
Bachelor of Science: Biology with Zoology Emphasis, Minor in Chemistry, 2006
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Southern Utah University - Ceda City, Utah
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Associate of Science: Biology, Pre-Health, 2003
Snow College - Ephraim, Utah
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Vakautakakala, V., Frykberg, R. Benefits of Minor Amputations in High Risk Patients. In Progress
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Vakautakakala, V., Udupa, T. Case Report: Surgical Excision of Schwannoma of the foot. In Progress.
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Skills Training/Conferences
Desert Foot, Phoenix AZ. November 2014
Desert Foot, Phoenix AZ. November 2015
Zimmer BIOMET, Advancing Technologies for The Foot and Ankle, Phoenix AZ. July 2016
Wright Medical Foot & Ankle Surgical Techniques, Residents' Summit. Memphis, TN. August 2016
Zimmer BIOMET, Advancing Techniques and Innovations in Sports Medicine Injuries. Phoenix AZ September 2016
Desert Foot, Phoenix AZ. October 2016
ACFAS 2017, Foot and Ankle Surgery Lectures and Workshops
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Professional Affiliations
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Member
American Podiatric Medical Association Member
Utah Podiatric Medical Association (Pending)
Related Volunteer Activities
Special Olympics, Foot and Gait Screening and Evaluation. Avondale AZ
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St. Vincent DePaul Free Clinic Foot Care. Phoenix, AZ
Care Harbor Foot Screening. Los Angeles, CA. 2014
Undocumented Laborers Foot Screening. Chino Hills, CA 2013