Dr. Brian Schneekloth, DPM

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Schneekloth is dedicated to providing expert care for patients of all ages, from pediatric conditions to complex reconstructive surgery, with a focus on patient education and long-term wellness.

Specialties

• Orthopedic Trauma and Limb Salvage: Dr. Schneekloth completed a one-year fellowship in trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery: Dr. Schneekloth completed a three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Forefoot Surgery: Dr. Schneekloth specializes in forefoot surgeries including bunions, hammertoes, fractures, arthritis related issues, and traumas. His training in state-of-the-art surgeries allows him to have the best possible outcomes with a fast recovery with minimally invasive incisions.
• Hindfoot and Ankle Reconstruction Surgery: Dr. Schneekloth also specializes in more advanced procedures including Lapidus, midfoot fusions, flatfoot reconstruction, Charcot neuroarthropathy, ankle fractures, trauma and reconstruction.
• Ankle Arthroscopy: Dr. Schneekloth is certified and trained in advanced arthroscopy leading to quick recoveries with minimal scar formation.
• Orthopedic Trauma: With training under the Department of Orthopedic Surgery with the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Schneekloth is certified in trauma, fractures and reconstruction. This includes Ilizarov principles and technique, Charcot reconstruction, external fixation, intramedullary nails, proper AO technique (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) as well as minimally invasive plates and screws.
• Diabetic Limb Salvage and Foot Care: Dr. Schneekloth specializes in all aspects of foot care, from routine diabetic foot exams, to toenail and callus care, to prescription orthopedic shoes and custom braces. Dr. Schneekloth takes pride in his diabetic limb salvage techniques.
• Advanced Wound Care: Dr. Schneekloth specializes in comprehensive wound care for patients with chronic wounds. Treatment is offered for all aspects of wound healing, including nutrition assessment, vascular assessment, dressing management, and addressing underlying conditions such as diabetes, lymphedema, or venous insufficiency. Wound debridement may be performed when necessary. Leading-edge treatments such as skin grafting and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are also available, if applicable.
• Plastic Surgery: Dr. Schneekloth was trained by plastic surgeons for the best surgical approaches with the least amount of scar formation. He also trained in skin flaps, tissue transfers and proper suture techniques for the best outcomes for his patients.

Education

• DPM, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami, FL
• BS in Biomedical Sciences with a Chemistry minor, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
• Neenah High School, Neenah, WI

Fellowship

• Trauma and Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA
• First fellow to have training approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education

Residency

• Orthopedic and Podiatric Surgery, UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA
• Rearfoot and Forefoot Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Chief Resident, 2016

Certifications

• Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Diplomate with Certificate of Added Qualification in Podiatric Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Podiatric Medicine
• Hyperbaric Medicine Certified (hyperbaric oxygen therapy)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified

Hospital Affiliations

• Butler Memorial Hospital
• Butler Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Center for Wound Care of Butler Memorial Hospital

Memberships

• American Board of Podiatric Surgery
• American College of Podiatric Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• American Society of Podiatric Surgeons
• Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association

Personal

Dr. Schneekloth played hockey for Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and was team captain and president his senior year. He started playing hockey at the age of four and spent his summers teaching children at hockey camps. While at Marquette University, he volunteered frequently with the Special Olympics and served on the Board of Biomedical Sciences for the College of Health Sciences.

Dr. Schneekloth received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Miami, FL. While attending, he was vice president of his class as well as President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. During his free time, he volunteered at a homeless shelter and played golf.

Dr. Schneekloth completed a three-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery in Pittsburgh, PA under the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UPMC Mercy, where he was chief resident in 2016. He then completed a one-year fellowship in Trauma and Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, and was the first UPMC fellow to have his fellowship approved by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education.

After his fellowship, Dr. Schneekloth practiced for five years in Palm Springs, CA, specializing in forefoot surgery, hindfoot and ankle reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy, orthopedic trauma, diabetic limb salvage and reconstruction, and advanced wound care and plastic surgery. He held hospital privileges at Eisenhower Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center, and John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He and his wife had three children during their time in California, and the family moved back to Pennsylvania in 2022.