Foot and Ankle

With a strong background in general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma, Dr. Mechrefe has advanced training in complex reconstructions of the foot and ankle, specifically with arthritic conditions, ligamentous injuries and fractures, and flatfoot deformities.

He also specializes in bunion and lesser toe deformities, arthroscopic surgery of the foot and ankle, foot and ankle ligament reconstructions, cartilage restoration/ transplantation, as well as complex revision surgery.

Dr. Mechrefe is the region’s leader in total ankle replacement surgery and a specialist in minimally invasive Achilles tendon surgery. Dr. Mechrefe is the Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery for the Kent Hospital Emergency Medicine Program and Podiatry Program, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and previously served as a team physician to several high school and university teams. He is also a sought-after speaker and contributor to many publications. Raised in Lincoln, RI, he is a Wheeler School Alumni. He spends most of his free time with his wife and three children on the lacrosse fields, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.

Dr. Tartaglione is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a strong background in general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma, as well as advanced fellowship training in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. His interests include ankle replacement surgery, complex foot and ankle deformity correction, foot and ankle arthritis, sports-related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, bunions, lesser toe deformities, fracture care, and lower extremity reconstruction including knee replacement surgery.