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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The A.E.N.S. was founded as a society to promote the collaborative study and development of medical research regarding the treatment of extremity nerve disease.

Membership is inclusive of MD, DO, DPM, PHD and medical student individuals interested in furthering the dissemination of current knowledge and development of basic medical research in peripheral nerve disease.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The A.E.N.S. was founded as a society to promote the collaborative study and development of medical research regarding the treatment of extremity nerve disease.

Membership is inclusive of MD, DO, DPM, PHD and medical student individuals interested in furthering the dissemination of current knowledge and development of basic medical research in peripheral nerve disease.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The A.E.N.S. was founded as a society to promote the collaborative study and development of medical research regarding the treatment of extremity nerve disease.

Membership is inclusive of MD, DO, DPM, PHD and medical student individuals interested in furthering the dissemination of current knowledge and development of basic medical research in peripheral nerve disease.

Surgical Nerve Courses

AENS provides educational opportunities for it's members as well as continuing education credit.

Find a Doctor

FIND A DOC Member Categories: To confirm details on insurance or nerve treatments offered, contact the physician office directly. Contact info@aens.us for general information.

AENS FELLOW - A physician member in good standing that has completed specialty training in extremity nerve procedures, as well as over 2 years of case experience or completed equivalent of 200 extremity nerve procedures.
FELLOW EMERITUS - Retired Fellow member
ASSOCIATE - A physician member in good standing and that has completed at least one specialty course in extremity nerve procedures.
MEMBER - A practitioner or related industry that supports extremity nerve treatment.
RESIDENT/STUDENT - A medical student or resident currently enrolled with interest in extremity nerve treatment.

The Extremity Nerve Research Foundation

ENRF's focus is to conduct and support scientific research to advance extremity nerve treatment that makes a difference in our world.

        

2026 President Message
Dr. Aaron Ruter, D.P.M., A.B.F.A.S., F.A.EN.S.

It is with great honor that I have been re-elected as president of the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. We thank Dr. Julie Abboud for her past years of service as President and Convention Chairman. We also thank the Surgical Committee for their commitment and time in adding and updating the surgical courses offered to expand awareness.

I look forward to supporting the passion and knowledge within this group. The specialty area of peripheral nerve surgery is still not widely practiced or researched. The AENS, its members, leadership and sponsors, have been instrumental the past 14 years, in efforts to train and expand awareness. Thank you to all of our dedicated faculty and past leadership for carrying the flag to improve nerve outcomes, with emphasis on the lower extremity.   On a personal note, the training and education that this group has provided has been the bedrock of my own practice. I owe a great debt of gratitude to those before me, and I was honored to be in the first fellowship that included nerve training in the country. Specifically,  in that Fellowship the guidance and direction of Dr. Andrew Rader has been instrumental to my practice, future and leadership development. I am ready to give back and carry the torch to advance nerve into the future. 

During my tenure, one of my main objectives continues to be to expand awareness to the next generation of foot and ankle surgeons to peripheral nerve surgery. I truly believe that this can greatly impact our patient care options and overall outcomes. Currently I am an attending in a residency program and training future surgeons. The amount of interest in peripheral nerve surgery amongst the residents and students rotating has grown, and is quite bright for our future.  

I will look to each of you to help in these areas this year: 

1) Create AENS Student Chapters & refer contacts at the schools. Student Chapters require a Faculty Sponsor and interested students. Refer contacts to AENS office. (info@aens.us or text 512-626-3674)
 
We are proud to have the 1st Student Chapter announced Nov. 2024 - which is sponsored by the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley Podiatric Medical School. Thank you Students, Nicholas Obias & James Hughes, and Dr. John Gouin as our sponsor faculty - for your efforts & enthusiasm in setting up our 1st Student Chapter. Our 2nd Student Chapter has just been approved at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Thank you to Student Hannah Grabowski and Faculty Dr. Brandon Gumbiner! 

2) Asking for EVERY MEMBER to refer colleagues, as well as refer residency programs, and students to come to the meetings, courses or become AENS Resident Partners, as well as write papers & support research. 

3) Our Research Foundation is looking for more doctors to participate in research & publications, the DURA Study (Decompression for Ulcer Recurrence) or any related research to support advancing nerve treatment. Contact Dr. Nickerson or AENS office if you have access to diabetic patients and are willing to participate in the DURA 24-month study. For support in completing publications, contact Dr. Schuenke or AENS.
 
4) Lastly, we need input from every member for Conference workshops & lecture topics. Send topics, share your publications, invite a colleague. We hope to see everyone at a surgical course, OR the 2026 Annual Symposium back in Key West,  November 12-15, 2026!  Plan to Join Us at Nerve in Paradise!
 
This is YOUR society - and it can only grow and motivate if you give input and let us know what you need to "Have Nerve."

IT'S TIME TO RENEW AENS MEMBERSHIP FOR 2026! 

RENEW your AENS Membership EARLY and SAVE!! 

Download the 2026 AENS Registration Form, Click Here! Submit completed form to info@aens.us, via Digital Fax 888-394-1123, or by Mail to the AENS Office, 201 Stillwater, STE 8, Wimberley, TX 78676

Renew Existing AENS Membership Online, Click Here to Login & Renew! (Will need Email & Password)

**SAVE THE DATE- AENS 2026 Annual Symposium**

Join us for some FUN in the SUN in beautiful Key West, Florida! 

Dates: November 13-15, 2026

Hotel: Marriott Beachside

Congratulations to the New 2026 Officers, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees!

Officers

  • Dr. Aaron Ruter, Indiana - President
  • Dr. Julie Abboud, Wisconsin - Immediate Past President 
  • Dr.Chris Browning, DPM, FAENS, Texas - Vice President
  • Dr. Nathan Larson, Washington - Secretary 
  • Dr. Mark Woolley, Oregon - Treasurer 

Board of Director Members-at-Large (Two-Year Terms)

  • Erin Nelson, DPM , FAENS
  • Sequioa DuCasse, DPM, FAENS
  • Shari Moore, DPM, FAENS
  • Matthew Oseto, MD, FAENS
  • Artinder Nagra, DPM, FAENS
  • Sharon Anderson, DPM, FAENS

Board of Trustees (Three-Year Terms)

  • Stephen Barrett, DPM, FAENS - Chair
  • James Wilton, DPM, FAENS - Vice Chair
  • Andrew Rader, DPM, FAENS
  • Damien Dauphine, DPM, FAENS
  • James Anderson, DPM, FAENS

Liaisons:

  • Peter Bregman, DPM, FAENS - PR Liaison
  • Mark Schuenke, PhD - Publication / Anatomist Liaison

Please email any projects, topics or referrals for membership & conference committee to: info@aens.us

Congratulations to our New Fellows!

  

Be A Part of History! DURA Study

Support the Level 1 Diabetic Ulcer Research Study (DURA Study). Advancing Nerve for the Future. Donate ONLINE or download the DONATION FORM. Dr. Scott Nickerson updates us on opportunities to advance nerve research in his appeal for donations to the Extremity Nerve Research Foundation (ENRF). Please see his appeal HERE.

Nerve Independent Fellowships Available

Atlanta, Georgia: Contact Dr. Ducasse - sducasse.dpm@gmail.com
Ft. Collins, Colorado: Contact Dr. Anderson - jafootdoc@email.com
Davis, California: Contact Dr. Basso - dr.tbasso@calfac.com

Welcome New Student Chapter - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - SOPM!

Contact Nicholas Obias to join - nicholas.b.obias@gmail.com

AENS Clinical Practice Guidelines

AENS Sample Informed Consent Presentation

Click here to download the English version

Click here to download the Spanish version

NEW - AENS Dissection Training Videos

2024 training videos are available to associate and fellow members to review online. Proceeds benefit nerve research and education. 

How to purchase: 

1) Hover over "Member Resources" tab at the top
2) Click on "Dissection Videos" page under tab
3) Log into the member-only portal
4) Follow instructions outlined on video page

Already purchased? Access the portal here

Disclaimer: Videos are proprietary and intended for education only. They are not for public use. Dissection video packages are only for AENS members who have completed the Fundamental or Advanced Nerve Training Courses. All Non-Member orders will be canceled. 

Thank you to AENS fellows and surgical faculty for their time in producing this education:

-Dr. James Wilton
-Dr. Peyman Elison
-Dr. Damien Dauphinee
-Dr. Mark Woolley
-Dr. Andrew Rader - special sponsorship