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Dr. William S. Naughton, DPM
Chief Medical Officer & Board Certified Podiatrist
"I am a strong believer in innovations that advance results in the human foot and ankle. At Bilt Labs, we are constantly applying improved patient care efforts to ensure our custom orthotics deliver medical-grade relief directly to the patient's door."
Dr. William Naughton is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery® and a Board-Certified podiatrist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience.
Formerly the Acting Chief of Podiatry at the Providence VA Medical Center and the Chairman of the Rhode Island Department of Health Board of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Naughton now serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Bilt Labs, overseeing all medical protocols and product designs.
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Education & Training
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
New York College of Podiatric Medicine (2002)
Chief Resident
Roger Williams Medical Center (2004-2005)
B.S., Biology
Rhode Island College (1998)
Board Certifications
American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Board Certified (2012)
BLS & ACLS
Certified
Leadership & Academic Honors
Rhode Island Department of Health
- Chairman: Board of Examiners in Podiatry
- Primary Designee: License Requests
Veterans Administration Medical Center
- Acting Chief of Podiatry (2011–2017)
- Special Contribution Award: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Instructor/Supervisor for podiatric and medical residents in Foot & Ankle Surgery and Wound Care.
Roger Williams Medical Center
- Chairman: Surgical Intervention Committee (2007–2016)
- Assistant Podiatric Student Director (2006–2017)
Research & Clinical Expertise
Dr. Naughton's expertise spans advanced surgical techniques and non-invasive biomechanical correction. His published research and presentations include:
- MRSA Contamination From Hospital-Based Rounds
- Platelet-Derived Growth Factor and Wound Healing
- Women in the Military: Footwear Design and Biomechanics
- 1st MPJ Hemi-Implant Retrospective Outcomes Study
Clinical Focus Areas
Dr. Naughton oversees the medical protocols for our core condition-specific collections. Explore his clinical guides or shop the approved biomechanical solutions.
Plantar Fasciitis
Clinical protocols and medical-grade insoles for heel pain relief and fascia tissue recovery.
Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
Biomechanical correction using custom orthotics for pes planus and arch collapse.
Overpronation
Stability management and orthotics to correct excessive inward foot roll.
Supination (Underpronation)
Shock absorption and shoe inserts for rigid, outward-rolling feet.
Morton's Neuroma
Metatarsal support and orthotics to relieve nerve compression pain.
High Arches
Specialized cushioning and insoles for high-arched (cavus) foot types.
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Dr. Naughton actively answers patient questions in the Bilt Labs Community Forum.
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