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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is proud to host the upcoming Functional Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference (DLS), taking place April 8 to 11, 2026 at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.

Each year DLS is the premier source of high caliber education for physicians, surgeons, and advance practice clinicians to network with peers and sponsors, as well as receive the latest on trending ideas, technology and treatment techniques in diabetic limb salvage. For the third year we are collaborating with the Wound Healing Foundation (WHF) in bringing you a dynamic agenda with the latest innovations in the treatment of diabetic limb salvage, including symposia, workshops, live cases, panel discussions and much more. 

Over the years we have worked together to build a strong partnership with you, and ensure that DLS 2026 is a sought after opportunity to reconnect and strengthen relationships with specialists from around the world. During the conference there are engaging exhibitor opportunities to extend your presence beyond the booth and showcase your company’s latest innovations to surgeons and healthcare providers from around the world. 

As a key partner to the 2026 meeting, we are pleased to offer you a variety of marketing and sponsorship opportunities. Our most high-profile opportunities are packaged as educational grants or Platinum, Gold, or Silver support opportunities. The platinum opportunity has been updated this year to include new inclusions in the sponsorship! These packages provide the most marketing visibility for your company.

The conference hosts over 800 specialists who specialize in diabetic foot and limb salvage including:

  • Diabetes and Wound Healing Specialists
  • Vascular Surgeons
  • Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Podiatric Surgeons
  • Plastic Surgeons
  • Endocrinologists
  • Family Practitioners
  • Infectious Disease Specialists
  • Cardiovascular and Endovascular Specialists
  • Peripheral Nerve Specialists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Certified Diabetes Educators
  • Hospital Administrators

Don’t miss this important marketing opportunity. To sign up as a sponsor or obtain additional information regarding sponsorship packages, please contact Elizabeth Romano at elizabeth.s.romano@medstar.net

We look forward to seeing you at the Diabetic Limb Salvage Conference taking place on April 8 to 11, 2026! 

Thank you for your continued support.

Conference Chairmen:

Christopher E. Attinger, MD

Christopher E. Attinger, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.

John S. Steinberg, DPM

John S. Steinberg, DPM

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.

DLS Course Directors:

Cameron M. Akbari, MD

Cameron M. Akbari, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C.

Thalia A. Attinger, MSN, FNP-BC

Thalia A. Attinger, MSN, FNP-BC

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D.C.

Karen Kim Evans, MD

Karen Kim Evans, MD

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Columbia, MD

J.P. Hong, MD, PhD

J.P. Hong, MD, PhD

Asan Medical Center
University of Ulsan
Seoul, Korea

WHF Course Directors:

Laura K.S. Parnell, BS, MSc

Laura K.S. Parnell, BS, MSc

Precision Consulting
Missouri City, TX

Joshua Tam, PhD

Joshua Tam, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Harvard/MIT Health Sciences and Technology
Cambridge, MA

Rica Tanaka, MD, PhD

Rica Tanaka, MD, PhD

Juntendo University Hospital
Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine
Juntendo University School of Medicine
Tokyo, Japan