FELLOWSHIP
NEBRASKA FOOT & ANKLE RECONSTRUCTIVE
SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
dr. AVERY MASON, DPM
2024-2025 Fellow
Avery Mason, DPM
Dr. Avery Mason was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Wartburg College and played football there. He then went on to medical school at Des Moines University and graduated with Pi Delta Honors. He attended Ascension St. John residency program in Detroit, Michigan where he was well trained on advanced foot and ankle surgery. He is excited to move back closer to home and to serve the Hastings and surrounding communities. During his free time, he enjoys spending time at the lake, smoking delicious food, and hanging with his wife, two children, and dog.
Dr. Brady Webb, DPM
2025-2026 Fellow
Dr. Brady Webb, a native of Cedar Hills, Utah, pursued his undergraduate education at Utah Valley University. He then attended Barry University for medical school, where he graduated with Pi Delta Honors. Dr. Webb completed his residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York, gaining extensive training in advanced foot and ankle surgery. He is enthusiastic about serving the Hastings community and its surrounding areas. In his leisure time, Dr. Webb enjoys watching and playing sports, fishing and spending quality time with his wife and two children.
Dr. Marcell Brikho, Dpm
2025-2026 Fellow
Dr. Marcell Brikho, is a proud Detroit, Michigan native. She pursued her undergraduate
education at Oakland University, graduating from the Honors College with a Bachelor of
Science. She then pursued her medical education at Dr. William M. Scholl College of
Podiatric Medicine in Illinois, graduating with Pi Delta Honors, recognizing her academic
excellence. Dr. Brikho completed her residency at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in
Detroit, Michigan, where she received extensive training in minimally invasive surgical
techniques and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. With a strong passion for
reconstructive surgery, she is committed to continually refining her surgical skills to
provide the highest quality care to patients. In her free time, Dr. Brikho enjoys staying
active with weight training and cycling, exploring her creative side through baking, and
indulging in retail therapy to unwind.
Dr. Juan Castillo, DPM
2026 – 2027 Fellow
Dr. Juan Castillo is originally from Brownsville, Texas, and attended Texas State University in San Marcos. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in the San Francisco Bay Area before completing his residency training at Rochester General Hospital in New York.
Dr. Castillo is passionate about providing high-quality foot and ankle care, with a special interest in serving underserved communities and Spanish-speaking patients. He is excited to join the team and looks forward to working alongside his new colleagues while making a positive impact on the lives of his patients.
Nhan Tran, DPM
2026 – 2027 Fellow
Originally from Vietnam, Dr. Nhan Tran is a young, scrappy, and hungry immigrant who came to the United States at the age of 13 without speaking English. Fortunately, his English has improved significantly since then—otherwise this autobiography would be much shorter.
He earned three bachelor’s degrees from the University of Arizona, followed by a Master of Biomedical Science and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Midwestern University.
During his residency at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Dr. Tran participated in more than 1,600 procedures, gaining comprehensive experience in foot and ankle surgery. Upon completing residency, he earned board qualification from the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. His commitment to excellence has been recognized with two Extraordinary Resident Scholarship Awards from Covenant HealthCare and the Resident of the Year Award from Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital.
In addition to his clinical accomplishments, Dr. Tran has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, including Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, Frontiers in Immunology, Science Translational Medicine, and Immunity.
Leadership has also been a defining part of his career. As a podiatric medical student, he was elected National President of the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association, becoming both the first Asian immigrant and the first student from the Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine to hold the position. During his presidency, he represented thousands of podiatric medical students nationwide and worked closely with national professional organizations and legislators to help advance the profession.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Tran enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, and spending time outdoors. He also proudly considers himself Taylor Swift’s number one fan. So if today’s biography runs a little long, just think of it as the 10-minute version.
AVERY MASON, DPM
2024-2025
LEADING THE WAY
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
The PR Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship presents a comprehensive one-year advanced surgical training program tailored for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine who have successfully completed an accredited residency. Under the guidance of respected attending physicians such as Dr. David Waters and Dr. Joshua Wray, our fellows engage in an immersive experience aimed at honing advanced foot and ankle surgical skills.
This elective year of additional training is specifically crafted for DPMs committed to advancing both patient care and surgical expertise to the highest standards. The fellowship places a primary emphasis on reconstructive surgery, providing training in areas such as Total Ankle Replacements, 3D Printed Custom Implants, Scopes, and more. In addition to surgical proficiency, fellows also undergo specialized training in clinical settings, covering aspects such as patient care, clinic scheduling optimization, and advanced billing and coding.
WHERE WE'RE LOCATED
QUICK FACTS
- 15 SURGICAL CASES PER WEEK ON AVERAGE
- AVERAGE 500 MILES DRIVING PER WEEK
- 40-70 CLINIC PATIENTS A DAY (1-2 CLINIC DAYS ON AVERAGE PER WEEK)
- EVERY OTHER WEEKEND CALL AT MARY LANNING HOSPITAL
- EXPOSURE TO WIDE VARIETY OF IMPLANT AND DEVICE COMPANIES
- WORK UNDER 5 ATTENDING PHYSICIANS
- ONLY FOOT AND ANKLE FELLOWSHIP IN NE, KS AND SD
- MULTIPLE CONFERENCES A YEAR AS WELL AS EXTRA TRAINING THROUGH
TYPES OF CASES INCLUDE:
• SCOPES
• TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENTS
• 3D PRINTED CUSTOM CAGES
• SUPRAMALLEOLAR OSTEOTOMIES
• COMPLEX REARFOOT RECONSTRUCTION
• EXTERNAL FIXATORS
• TRAUMA
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