Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Rebecca Varney, DPM, AACFAS
Dr. Rebecca Varney is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon dedicated to keeping her patients active, healthy, and on their feet. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh and her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University. She completed her foot and ankle surgery residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Virginia, then moved to Arizona to pursue an advanced fellowship in foot and ankle reconstruction at the CORE Institute. Her fellowship emphasized total ankle replacement, deformity correction, trauma, and sports-related injuries.
She believes that great care starts with truly listening to patients, understanding their goals, and working together as a team to develop an individualized treatment plan that fits their lifestyle.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Varney enjoys hiking Arizona’s scenic trails, golfing, traveling, and exploring new restaurants in search of the perfect meal.
AWARDS
- 2023-2024: Chief Resident, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
EDUCATION
- 2017-2021: DPM Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
- 2010-2021: BS University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA
RESIDENCY
- 2021-2024: Foot and Ankle Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus – Fair Oaks, VA
FELLOWSHIP
- 2024-2025: Foot and Ankle Advanced Reconstruction, The CORE Institute – Phoenix, AZ
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
- American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery – Board Qualified
LICENSURE
- Arizona State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Rose, G, Varney, R, Creech, C. A transligamentous approach for lateral osteochondral defect: A case report. Foot and Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports, and Cases, Volume 5, Issue 1, 100464
Varney, R, Uptegraph, G, Creech, C. Lateral Transligamentous Approach for Bulk Osteochondral Allograft of the Lateral Talus. Poster presented at: Annual American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference. 2024 Feb 1-4; Tampa Bay, FL.
Greenblatt M, Melman J, Varney R, Derner R. First Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis Revision: A Novel “Donut Graft” Technique. Poster presented at: Annual American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference. 2023 Feb 8-12; Los Angeles, CA. Mateen S, Shim HW, Verdoni T, Varney R, Duong CH, Van JC. MRSA/MSSA Carrier Rates Among Patients Undergoing Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery. Poster presented at: 48th Annual Goldfarb Foundation Clinical Conference;2020 Nov 5-8; King of Prussia, PA. 1st Place Science Category.