Our Doctors

All our doctors at Cedar Valley Podiatry Foot & Ankle Center are board certified and maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.


Philip J. Morreale, DPM, FACFAS

Board Certified with American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Education

  • Graduate
    • Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL
    • Dean's List
    • Member, Durlacher Honor Society
    • Treasurer, Phi Alpha Pi Fraternity
  • Undergraduate
    • De Paul University, Chicago, IL
    • B.S. Radiologic Technology
    • Major: Physics
    • Minor: Biology
  • Residency
    • VA Medical Center, Johnson City, TN PSR-1
  • Preceptorship
    • Cedar Valley Podiatry PC, Waterloo, IA

Hospital Affiliations

  • Unity Point Allen - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Unity Point Sartori - Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Mercy One Medical Center - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Surgery Center at United Medical Park - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Floyd County Medical Center - Charles City, Iowa
  • Unity Point Community Memorial Hospital - Sumner, Iowa
  • Waverly Health Center - Waverly, Iowa

Professional Affiliations

  • Diplomate-ABPS
  • Fellow-ACFAS
  • Member-APMA
  • Member-IPMS

Positions Held

  • President, IPMS 2001-2003
  • Scientific Chairman, IPMS 1999-2001
  • Board Member, IPMS 1997-2000

He grew up in Chicago and is an avid Cubs fan. He has many interests outside of the office but is also actively involved working with Iowa Podiatric Medical Society to assure improvements and advances to benefit both podiatrist and patients.


Charles Cibula, DPM, FACFAS

Board Certified with American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Education:

  • Board Certified Ankle & Foot Surgical Reconstruction
    Specially certification in Total ankle replacement and
    Minimally invasive surgery
  • Diversified Clinical Services
    Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine &
    Problem Wound Management
    Woodlands, Texas
  • Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
    Clinton Township, MI
    PM&S – 36 Residency
  • Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center
    Des Moines, IA
    College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
    D.P.M. Degree
  • Central College
    Pella, IA
    Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Hospital Affiliations

  • Unity Point Allen - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Unity Point Sartori - Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Mercy One Medical Center - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Surgery Center at United Medical Park - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Buchanan County Health Center - Independence, Iowa
  • Waverly Health Center - Waverly, Iowa

Professional Affiliations

  • Member-Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
  • Member-American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Fellow-American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Dr. Cibula treats all podiatric conditions with particular interest in foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Cibula has specialty training in all foot and ankle surgery. This also includes newer techniques in total ankle replacement and minimally invasive surgical procedures., he also has interest in wound care.

Dr. Cibula is a very active member for the state of Iowa Assocation of Podiatry Board as well as scientific committee member for the yearly Heartland podiatry conference.

His mission statement is to treat all patients with utmost respect and to provide the best possible foot and ankle care.

Dr. Cibula grew up on a small farm just outside of Vining, IA. He attended high school at Belle Plaine. He started with Cedar Valley Podiatry in 2010.

Dr. Cibula currently lives in Denver, IA with his wife Hillary and her two children. His personal interest include cross-fit, hunting, golf.


Nicholas Schmerbach, DPM, FACFAS

Board Certified with American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Education:

  • Doctorate of Podiatry Medicine, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, University of Iowa
  • Residency
    • Columbia St Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

Hospital Affiliations

  • Unity Point Allen - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Unity Point Sartori - Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Mercy One Medical Center - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Surgery Center at United Medical Park - Waterloo, Iowa
  • Waverly Health Center - Waverly, Iowa

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member-Iowa Podiatric Medical Associations
  • Member-American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Member-American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • Member-American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine

Dr Schmerbach received his Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Iowa in 2006. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. He completed his Podiatric Surgical Residency June of 2014 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital In Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He started seeing patients at Cedar Valley Podiatry in August of 2014.

Dr Schmerbach is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Iowa Podiatric Medical Association, American Podiatric Medical Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine & Wisconsin Podiatric Medical Society.

He is from Dubuque Iowa. He and his wife have 3 children. His personal interests include baseball, football, golf and hunting.


Samuel Bernard, DPM

Board Qualified with American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Bernard is an ABFAS Board Qualified foot and ankle surgeon who is affiliated with Unity Point Allen Hospital and MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. He is a member of the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society and the American Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Bernard is originally from Galena, IL. He attended Iowa State University obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended Des Moines University and completed a doctorate in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Bernard underwent three years of training in foot and ankle surgery at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. 

Specially trained in all surgical techniques of the foot and ankle. 

Dr. Bernard currently resides in Waterloo and enjoys spending time hunting, fishing, and hiking. He is eager to begin providing patient the highest level of care at Cedar Valley Podiatry Foot and Ankle Center.

We have offices for your convenience in Cedar Falls, Independence, Oelwein, Charles City, and Sumner. Just call our main number 319-277-4508 or 1-800-362-4180 to schedule an appointment for any of the offices.


Ronald G. Cervetti, DPM, FACFAS

Board Certified with American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery

Retired 4/1/2020