A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Poole earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Biological Sciences. He matriculated to the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class, earning his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.

Dr. Poole then returned to Pittsburgh, PA to complete a three-year surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. There, Dr. Poole trained with world-renowned specialists in orthopedics, vascular surgery, and medicine. Dr. Poole also served as chief resident, overseeing, and providing insight to eight other foot and ankle surgical residents.

His training has special emphasis in diabetic limb salvage, foot, and ankle arthroscopic techniques and Ilizarov reconstruction of the lower extremity. Dr. Poole is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.