Changes to telemedicine coverage for Medicare patients

Effective October 1, 2025, several telemedicine flexibilities for patients have expired. For patients insured by a government program, this impacts any upcoming virtual visits with your healthcare provider. 

Program Director

Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS

Residency Program Manager

Maureena Crawford

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Residency Training Committee

Barry Saffran, DPM, Chairman
Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS, Residency Program Director
Robert Hallivis, DPM
Steve Vetter, DPM
Joanna C. Wyman, DPM, Podiatric Section Chief

Residency Site Coordinators 

Inova Fairfax Hospital – Richard Derner, DPM, FACFAS
Inova Surgery Center — Woodburn – Barry Saffran, DPM
Inova Loudoun Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center – Rodney Kander, DPM
Inova Alexandria Hospital – Joonhyun Yoon, DPM
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Wound Care Center – Eric Desman, MD