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Emily Zink DPM

  • Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Emily A. Zink is a podiatric surgeon with University of Pittsburgh Physicians and UPMC. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where she served as Chief Podiatric Resident. Her advanced training encompasses trauma, surgical reconstruction, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Zink earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with high honors from the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, where she was inducted into the Pi Delta Honors Society. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Dakota. Prior to her clinical training, Dr. Zink spent several years working in direct patient care within skilled nursing settings, instilling a strong, compassionate foundation for her clinical practice.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Zink is actively involved in clinical research and surgical education. Her research is published in peer-reviewed journals and has been presented at national conferences focusing on advanced limb salvage techniques for high-risk neuropathic populations. She is committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care across community and hospital settings.

    Education & Training

  • DPM: Des Moines University
  • Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Mercy
Representative Publications

Badillo, K., Zink, E., & Manway, J. (2025). Calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fractures: A systematic review & meta-analysis of fixation methods. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, 5(1), 100459.