Originally from Dallas Texas, Dr. Michaels now regards the Frederick-Hagerstown area as home. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, from Southwest Texas State University. Following that, he completed a prestigious program culminating in a dual Masters in Medical Education and Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine degree (s) from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Michaels completed his internship and residency at VA CT Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, Yale University, School of Medicine, Clinical Campus in New Haven, Connecticut. During that time, he studied peripheral nerve, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Upon completion of his residency, he served as Podiatric Foot & Ankle