
07/30/2025
Originally from Richards Bay, South Africa, Dr. Rode began his podiatry journey at the University of Johannesburg before earning his doctorate at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
He completed a three-year surgical residency at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT, where he served as co-Chief Resident. During his training, Dr. Rode also completed a two-month internship at the internationally recognized Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics.
Dr. Rode remains on staff at St. Francis, helping train the next generation of podiatric surgeons. Dr. Rode’s passion and dedication to patient care makes him an essential and integral part of our team: https://tinyurl.com/sxr47as8