Slocum Orthopedics is proud to recognize Dr. Monica Zilkoski, a compassionate and skilled member of our foot and ankle team, who was recently featured in the December 2025 issue of Medical Matters from the Lane County Medical Society. The profile highlights how her lifelong connection with animals, especially her horses, supports her sense of balance and wellbeing both in and outside of medicine.

In the article, Dr. Zilkoski reflects on her early work as a nurse, the personal medical experience that inspired her to pursue orthopedic surgery, and the empathy that guides her approach to patient care. Time spent with her horses offers her a grounding, restorative outlet that helps sustain the compassion and focus she brings to her work.

Dr. Zilkoski is grateful to serve the community where she grew up while continuing to nurture the passions that keep her centered in her daily life.

Read the full article here.