National Clinician Endorsements for Advancing Equity in Limb Preservation
National Endorsement
This initiative has received formal endorsements
from a broad range of nationally recognized clinicians, academic leaders,
health system executives, and community physicians.
Endorsements represent the independent professional opinions of individual clinicians. Institutional affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply organizational endorsement.
National Professional Leadership Endorsement
“Recent policy signals from CMS reflect a broader global recognition that downstream wound treatment alone is insufficient. Sustainable improvement requires early risk identification, preventive care pathways, and patient education that empower individuals before irreversible complications occur.”
National academic clinical leaders
“The Han–Giurini Model represents an important step toward a more equitable, sustainable future for limb preservation. Their outcomes surpass national benchmarks and offer a scalable strategy for reducing diabetic amputations.”
“I strongly endorse this initiative. As disparities worsen among underserved populations, the Han–Giurini Model offers a critical, equity-focused strategy for reversing rising amputation trends.”
“This initiative holds tremendous promise for improving care in vulnerable populations and for establishing prevention as a cornerstone of public health policy. Its impact extends to patients and healthcare systems alike.”
“Engaging FQHC where this is disproportionate risk, is a highly effective approach and one that I support”
“Dr Han’s data clearly demonstrates this is achievable. I firmly believe that these are two of the most qualified members of our profession to ensure it succeeds.
“Addressing these disparities in Southern California communities like Santa Ana and throughout Orange County is both urgent and achievable. With focused prevention, we can dramatically reduce suffering and improve outcomes for those most at risk”
Health Economics & Policy Leadership
Academic & Training Leaders
8. Jonathan Labovitz, DPM — Dean, Western University of Health Science
“The Han–Giurini Model directly addresses one of Medi-Cal’s largest preventable cost burdens. Their evidence-based, culturally tailored approach can reduce ulcers, prevent amputations, and save millions for California.”
American Diabetes Association
“It is encouraging to see how a bit of patient education in addition to medical care can make such a difference in health outcomes for our patients with diabetes. I am happy to endorse and support the work of my colleague Dr. Paul Han”
Health System & Community Care Leadership
“With early intervention could these amputations have been prevented?”
Practicing Clinicians Nationwide
Community Physicians of Orange County California
- Raj Menon, MD – Family Medicine
- Yasser Salem, MD – Vascular Surgery
- Nathan Chung, MD – General Surgery and WoundCare
- Mervin Low, MD – Plastic Surgery and WoundCare
City of Hope National Medical Center, California
Stephen Forman, MD – Chair, Hematology
Ray Samoa, MD –Associate Professor, Endocrinology
Mercedes Chang, MD- Assistant Professor, Endocrinology
Ravindra Salgia, MD, PhD – Chair and Professor, Oncology
Mike Chen, MD, PhD – Professor of Neurosurgery
Neal Prakash, MD, PhD – Associate Professor, Neurology
Jana Dickter, MD – Associate Professor, Infectious Disease
Practicing Podiatrists Nationwide (26 podiatrists throughout US)