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The Atlanta VA Health Care System outpatient clinics, public areas and administrative offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024. In case of an emergent situation Veterans should dial 911 or visit the closet emergency department. 

ShahzadGhori

Shahzad Ghori, DPM

Assistant Program Director, Clerkship Director

VA Atlanta health care

Dr. Ghori grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended North Carolina State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences.

He then went on to receive his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.  Dr. Ghori completed an extensive three-year postgraduate surgical residency at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA where he served as co-chief resident alongside Dr. Willis, with extensive training in reconstruction of the foot and ankle as well as diabetic limb salvage.  

Dr. Ghori serves as a clinical and surgical residency attending at the Atlanta VA Podiatry Residency Program.  He has several publications within the field of foot and ankle surgery, and lectured and moderated at many lectures and conferences. He is an active member of multiple professional organizations and fellow for several colleges in the field of foot and ankle surgery.  Dr. Ghori also serves as a Board Member for the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association (GPMA) and Georgia Podiatric Medical Educational Foundation and serves as a state delegate representing Georgia for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).  He is active in the Educational Committee for the American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM) and performs bi-annual practice reviews for local Georgia podiatric practices.  

When Dr. Ghori is not in the office or operating room, he maintains a very active lifestyle.  He enjoys participating in anything and everything outdoors and has a passion for commercial timber farming as well as residential and commercial real estate.  Above all, he loves spending time with his wife, Jane, and their three daughters – Lily, Jasmine & Eden.