Dr. Ogunlana joined UTMB as an Assistant Professor in Podiatry for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. After completing podiatry school at New York College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Ogunlana continued her training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

Dr. Ogunlana then went on to complete a Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship in Charcot reconstruction, plastic surgery (diabetic soft-tissue reconstruction), trauma, and deformity correction at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Following the completion of her fellowship, Dr. Ogunlana joined The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio as an Assistant Professor. She later relocated to Houston, where she was born and raised, to be in private practice. Her interest in working in academics led Dr. Ogunlana to join UTMB full-time in August 2017.

While treating patients of all ages and a wide variety of foot and ankle disorders, her clinical and research interests are the diabetic foot, diabetic limb salvage, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Ogunlana stays current with, and utilizes the latest advancements in, foot and ankle surgery to help relieve your pain and get you back to your active lifestyle.

Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 young daughters. Dr. Ogunlana also enjoys exploring Galveston Island, reading, volunteering in the local community, traveling, and watching the great hometown teams—Astros, Rockets, and Texans.

Dr. Christine Nguyen is a podiatric medicine and surgeon with extensive training in elective and reconstructive surgeries of the foot. Dr. Nguyen was born and raised in Houston Texas and she feels blessed to have had the opportunity to practice in the roots of her hometown and surrounding areas. She attended Prairie View A&M University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry with outstanding academic performance. She received her Podiatric Medical degree from Barry University in Miami, Florida. After graduation, she completed three years of extensive medical and surgical training at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Nguyen is a member of many medical societies including, the New York State Podiatric Medical Association, the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and the American Podiatric Medical Association. She has also received certifications from The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and American College of Foot and Ankle for hyperbaric and ankle arthroscopy.

She is well versed in both English and Vietnamese. In her spare time, she likes tennis, basketball, volleyball, traveling, and volunteer work. Dr. Christine Nguyen is passionate about providing individualized care and helping patients to embrace healthy lifestyles. Her focus on all aspects of a patient’s experience drives her towards providing excellent healthcare.

Dr. Chanel Perkins is a native Houstonian. She graduated from Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions, fueling an early interest in medicine and health care. She went on to complete her undergraduate education at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Perkins later attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH, where she received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Perkins completed a three-year comprehensive foot and ankle surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. During her final year of training, she served as Section Chief Resident. While at Yale, Dr. Perkins received extensive training in elective, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. A significant focus of her training was the multidisciplinary approach towards diabetic limb salvage and diabetic wound care.

Dr. Perkins is a current member of several professional organizations including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatry Medical Association, Mary Susan Moore Medical Society, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. She is also an active member of the Junior League of Houston, Incorporated and also Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In her spare time, Dr. Perkins regularly volunteers in Downtown Houston at a homeless clinic providing foot care and gently-worn shoes to those in need.