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Ariel Palanca MD, is an associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. She is a Native of Kalamazoo, Michigan. She completed undergraduate and medical education at the University of Michigan, Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Stanford. Dr. Palanca completed the Lower Extremity Reconstruction fellowship with Roger Mann MD. In addition, she completed the AO Traveling fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma. Dual-fellowship trained, and now focused on injuries and deformity of the foot and ankle. Dr. Palanca specializes in sports injuries: osteochondral defects, Achilles ruptures and tendinitis, os trigonum syndrome, turf toe, plantar plate tears, ankle sprains; trauma injuries: ankle fractures, calcaneus fractures, talus fractures, metatarsal fractures; and arthritis of the ankle, subtalar joint, and midfoot. Personal interests include outdoor activities, running, and travel.