All our professionals at Foot and Ankle Center of Chester County maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

Dr. Timothy Chen DPM

Timothy Chen DPM is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in the foot and ankle disorder. Dr. Chen started the practice in 2004 and based his office in Exton PA. Dr. Chen prides himself on a patient-centered, scientific based, and outcome-driven approach to foot and ankle care. As a practice philosophy, he believes in exhausting all conservative methods prior to surgical intervention.

Dr. Chen is on staff at Paoli Memorial Hospitals, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, and Jennersville Regional Hospital. Dr. Chen is on call for the emergency department in all three affiliated hospitals. He is active in providing in-patient hospital consultation for patients that require more intensive management of their foot and ankle problem.

Education and Work Experience

Undergraduate Degree

• Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
• Bachelor of Science, Genetic Biotechnology

Medical Degree

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia PA

Surgical Residency - 2001-2004

• Aria Health System-Jefferson, Philadelphia PA

Certification(s)

• Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

• Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital
• Mainline Health Care System, Paoli Memorial Hospital Jennersville Regional Hospital

Work Experience

• Bristol Meyers Squibb-ConvaTec. Research and Development in Wound Care.
• Wound Care Center Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
• Wound Care Center at Jennersville Hospital Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery 2004-present

Dr. Chen has expertise in complex problems of the foot and ankle. Current clinical interests include bunions/hammertoes, wound care, arthroscopic treatment of arthritis/cartilage damage and minimizing the recovery time associated with foot and ankle surgery. He also looks forward in treating common foot problems such as heel pain, ingrown nail, and diabetic foot care. Dr. Chen enjoys spending time with his wife and family and teaching their children to play tennis and other sports. Their favorite pastime is visiting various fishing locations around the world. Dr. Chen is an avid tennis player who competes with a local USTA team. He is fluent in both Chinese and English.

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Dr. Todd Rice

Todd Rice DPM is a foot and ankle surgeon specializing in surgical correction of foot and ankle deformities with additional specialization in wound care of the diabetic foot.  Dr. Rice has been in private practice at The Foot and Ankle Center of Chester County since 2007. He is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Education and Work Experience

Undergraduate Degree

• The University of Pittsburgh in 1998.
• Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine

Medical Degree

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia PA

Surgical Residency

• The Department of Veteran Affairs specializing in Podiatric Orthopaedics
• Thomas Jefferson Main Line Health (Lankenau, Bryn Mawr and Paoli Hospitals).

Certification(s) 

• Board Certified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

• Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

• Penn Medicine at Chester County Hospital, Paoli Memorial Hospital, Jennersville Regional Hospital

Work Experience

• Upon graduation, Dr Rice  was employed by various EMS/Fire companies in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The stress of providing  care to critically injured people in the field altered Dr. Rice’s career choice.  Wanting to continue caring for people, Dr. Rice enrolled in Temple University School of Podiatric
• Medicine where he graduated with his Doctorate in 2003. Following graduation, he completed his first year of residency at The Department of Veteran Affairs. During his training, he provided care to injured veterans at the Lebanon, PA campus as well as Andrew’s Air Force Base, Malcom Grow Medical Clinic. His focus during this time was diabetic limb salvage with emphasis on Charcot Neurogenic Osteoarthropathy.  Dr. Rice completed an additional three-year residency at Thomas Jefferson Main Line Health (Lankenau, Bryn Mawr and Paoli Hospitals). Dr. Rice’s focus was on surgical correction of foot and ankle deformities with additional specialization in wound care of the diabetic foot.

Dr. Rice is a native of Shenandoah, PA and currently resides with his wife and four children in  Montgomery County. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, woodworking and playing guitar.

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Dr. Dina Becker

Dina Becker, DPM is a foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in operative and non-operative treatment of all foot and ankle disorders. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology at West Chester University in 2009. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 2013 from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Her residency was completed at Main Line Health hospitals, where her training was focused on all disorders of the foot and ankle, including sports medicine injuries, bunion and hammertoe deformities, traumatic injuries, flatfoot deformity, diabetic foot care, Charcot neuroarthropathy and wound care. She has a personal interest in diabetic limb salvage, utilizing both conservative and surgical treatment options. Dr. Becker is a native of Ashley, PA, and currently resides in Chester County with her husband and their dog and cats. In her spare time, she enjoys running, traveling and supporting animal rescue.

Education and Work Experience

Undergraduate Degree 

• West Chester University, West Chester, PA
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry-Biology

Medical Degree

• Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Surgical Residency

• Main Line Health-Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA and
• Paoli Memorial Hospital, Paoli, PA

Certification(s)

• Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Professional Affiliations
• American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Hospital Affiliations
• Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital
• Main Line Health System, Paoli Memorial Hospital
• Jennersville Regional Hospital
• Work Experience
• Coatesville VAMC – Biologic laboratory technician for research on DNA and Alzheimer’s Disease
• West Chester University – Biologic laboratory technician for research on pineal gland function
• CVS Pharmacy – Pharmacy Technician