Experience
Dr. Eaton is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of both routine and complex foot and ankle conditions. Dr. Eaton completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania and he completed his fellowship at the University of Washington – Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.
During his fellowship, Dr. Eaton gained extensive experience in the management of complex foot and ankle trauma, degenerative arthritic conditions, and deformity correction. He has a particular interest in the treatment of advanced ankle arthritis and has trained in both total ankle arthroplasty and ankle arthrodesis techniques.
After growing up in State College, it has always been Dr. Eaton’s dream to return to his hometown to provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to residents of Central Pennsylvania which is close to home.
Certificates
Board Eligible, American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship, 2024
University of Washington – Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA - Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2023
WellSpan York Hospital
York, PA - Medical School, 2018
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA - Undergraduate, 2013
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Awards
- Program Director’s Award, 2023
- Chief Orthopaedic Resident, 2023
- Resident Scholar of the Year, 2023
- Junior Resident of the Year, 2020
Presentations
- Native Axial Rotational Variability Amongst Patients Undergoing Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty, 2024
- Orthopaedic Drill Plunge Depth – a Comparative Analysis of Varied Body Positions and Experience Level, 2023
- Heel Pressure in Various Splint Types Applied by Various Health Care Professionals – a Comparative Analysis, 2022
- Prevalence, Incidence, and Outcomes of Mallett Finger in South Central Pennsylvania, 2021
- Outcomes of Osteopathic Medical Students Participating in the First Combines ACGME Match, 2020
- Typical Pathogens and Antibiotic Sensitivites of Hand Infections Requiring Hospitalization in South Central Pennsylvania, 2019
