FAQs

Dr. Poole Foot & Ankle

  • Does a podiatrist do surgery?

    Dr. Poole is qualified to perform a comprehensive range of surgical procedures related to the foot and ankle.

  • Is a podiatrist a wound care specialist?

    Our practice offers specialized care for diabetic wounds and other foot and ankle-related injuries, making us proficient in wound care management.

  • What type of training does a podiatrist have?

    Podiatrists undergo extensive education, including a four-year undergraduate degree, four years of podiatric medical school, and a three-year surgical residency program.

  • Where is Dr. Dreikorn practicing now?

    Dr. Dreikorn is now practicing in our Franklin office at Dr. Poole Foot and Ankle.

  • Are you accepting new patients?

    Yes, currently both Dr. Poole and Dr. Dreikorn are accepting new patients.

  • Do you have any specialties?

    Dr. Poole is board-certified in Foot Surgery; board-certified in Rearfoot, Reconstructive, and Ankle Surgery. His training has a special emphasis on diabetic limb salvage, foot and ankle arthroscopic techniques, and Ilizarov reconstruction of the lower extremity. Dr. Dreikorn is a board-certified podiatrist specializing in minimally invasive surgery techniques, bunion surgery, lower extremity trauma, limb salvage, and flatfoot reconstruction.