Photo of a doctor in Erie PA by LECOM

Faculty Profile

Duane Ehredt, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S.

Duane Ehredt

Clinical Professor and Dean, School of Podiatric Medicine

  • Teaching Area

    Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery

  • Education

    Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine - Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine; Juniata College - Bachelor of Science

  • Residency

    Saint Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western University - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

  • Campus Location

    1858 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
    Phone: (814) 866-8400

Biography

Dr. Ehredt is a Clinical Professor and the Dean of the LECOM School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his bachelor’s degree in human biology from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA. While studying at Juniata, Dr. Ehredt earned All-American honors while playing NCAA Division III football. He then earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine with honors from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2011. Dr. Ehredt completed a Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency with the added credential in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Prior to starting his role at LECOM, Dr. Ehredt served as an Associate Professor in the Division of Foot & Ankle Surgery and Biomechanics at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Ehredt is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery as well as the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Ehredt’s interests lie in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Limb Salvage, and Research. Hospital affiliations include Millcreek Community Hospital and Corry Memorial Hospital.
In addition to his administrative/academic duties, Dr. Ehredt is a surgical faculty member for the LECOM Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency (PMSR/RRA) Program.

Additionally, Dr. Ehredt is a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Commander and serves with NMRTC Portsmouth as part of the Bancroft Hall Medical Department at the US Naval Academy. He is also a certified Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor and is part of the US Navy Reserve’s exportable training cadre.