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Best Podiatrists in Minneapolis

Written by Andrew Le, MD

Updated December 24, 2024

Introduction to Podiatry in Minneapolis

Overview of Podiatry as a Medical Specialty

Podiatry is a branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity.

Podiatrists treat a wide range of conditions, including foot and ankle injuries, diabetic foot problems, and structural issues like bunions and flat feet.

Importance of Podiatric Care

Proper foot and ankle care is essential for maintaining overall health and mobility, as these structures support the entire body and enable daily activities.

Regular podiatric check-ups can help prevent serious complications and identify potential issues before they become more severe.

Podiatry in Minneapolis

Minneapolis offers a diverse range of podiatric services, with numerous qualified professionals practicing in the area.

Podiatry is well-integrated into the Minneapolis healthcare system, with many podiatrists affiliated with major hospitals and medical centers in the city.


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List of Podiatrists in Minneapolis

Dr. Sarah Whittaker

Dr. Sarah Whittaker

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 698-8879

Mercy Hospital (Residency Hospital)

Barry University / School of Graduate Medical Science (Medical School)

st. olaf college (Undergraduate School)

English

Podiatry

Podiatry Sports Medicine

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

Pediatric Podiatry

KV

Dr. Kymberly Vogt

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 689-7700

Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery (Medical School)

English

Cambridge Medical Center

Podiatry

MW

Dr. Michelle Winder

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 873-6963

English

Hennepin Healthcare

Podiatry

MR

Dr. Michael Reid

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 881-2651

English

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Podiatry

SS

Dr. Steven Smith

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 682-5225

English

Buffalo Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

AP

Dr. Anthony Pojman

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-7750

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Podiatry

AM

Dr. Anne Massey

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 236-0200

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Mercy Hospital

Podiatry

KA

Dr. Kyle Abben

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-3670

Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery (Medical School)

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

JS

Dr. Joseph Schuster

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 898-1100

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1996)

English

M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank

Podiatry

TS

Dr. Timothy Szopa

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 798-8800

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1999)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

United Hospital

Podiatry

WL

Dr. William Lockner

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 332-7720

English

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

JS

Dr. Judith Sperling

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English, Spanish

Phone

(763) 546-1718

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1990)

English

Spanish

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Tanler Volkmann

Dr. Tanler Volkmann

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(310) 268-3544

American Board of Podiatric Medicine

UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles Program (Residency Hospital)

NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (Medical School)

English

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

Podiatry

Podiatry Sports Medicine

Podiatric Surgery

Pediatric Podiatry

SH

Dr. Shelley Wayne Healy

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 698-8879

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 2000)

English

Podiatry

AC

Dr. Aaron Corfield

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 273-9400

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School)

English

M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

ST

Dr. Sean Thayer

5.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 967-7977

English

Regions Hospital

Podiatry

KP

Dr. Kari Prescott

4.6

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 338-4731

Genesys Regional Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2002)

Botsford Hospital (Internship Hospital, 2000)

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Medical School, 1999)

Augsburg College (Undergraduate School, 1994)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

JM

Dr. James Mazzuca

4.6

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 831-8742

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1987)

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Podiatry

MB

Dr. Michael Bevan

4.4

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 926-3566

Northport Va Medical Center (Residency Hospital, 2011)

Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School (Medical School, 2010)

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY (Undergraduate School, 2005)

English

Mercy Hospital

Podiatry

TF

Dr. Timothy Felton

4.4

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 546-1718

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1996)

English

North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

RP

Dr. Ryan Pfannenstein

4.3

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 254-8380

Des Moines University (Medical School, 2001)

English

Regions Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

TS

Dr. Trent Steenblock

4.2

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(507) 663-9000

English

Northfield Hospital

Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Podiatry

JD

Dr. John Donohue

4.2

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 541-2500

University of Iowa (Medical School)

English

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

SP

Dr. Stephen Powless

3.9

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-2794

Illinois College of Optometry (Medical School, 1980)

English

Podiatry

SM

Dr. Sharilyn Moore

3.7

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 483-5461

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1992)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

United Hospital

Podiatry

CS

Dr. Craig Stibal

3.7

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-3670

Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery (Medical School, 1995)

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Podiatry

TS

Dr. Todd Shea

3.6

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 333-8883

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1993)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Podiatry

JB

Dr. Jaclyn Bohm

3.4

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 672-7100

English

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

MB

Dr. Mindy Benton

3.2

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 241-9400

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1991)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

United Hospital

Hennepin Healthcare

Podiatry

KJ

Dr. Kathryn Jenewein

3.2

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 586-5844

Des Moines University (Medical School, 2012)

English

M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

KB

Dr. Kimberly Bobbitt

3.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 873-6963

Des Moines University (Medical School)

English

Hennepin Healthcare

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

DP

Dr. David Pederson

3.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-3670

Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery (Medical School, 1995)

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Podiatry

SS

Dr. Stephanie Sanders

2.2

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-2000

Des Moines University (Medical School)

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Podiatry

NB

Dr. Nicole Bauerly

2.0

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 873-4220

Des Moines University (Medical School)

English

Hennepin Healthcare

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

JD

John Dow

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 871-7878

English

Podiatry

Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling

DO

Dr. Dennis Oeltjenbruns

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 873-3000

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY / OLD WESTBURY (Medical School)

English

Hennepin Healthcare

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

NC

Dr. Nicole Cullen

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(763) 780-9155

Des Moines University (Medical School)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Mercy Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

AH

Dr. Andrew Highum

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(507) 451-5950

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School, 1997)

English

Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca

Owatonna Hospital

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

RP

Dr. Richard Picha

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 926-6670

English

Podiatry

LE

Dr. Loren Erickson

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 290-9200

English

Podiatry

Podiatric Surgery

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

SW

Dr. Steven Wachter

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(507) 233-1000

English

New Ulm Medical Center

Podiatry

DK

Dr. David Kittelson

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(952) 993-1000

Des Moines University College Of Podiatric Medicine And Surgery (Medical School, 1997)

English

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Podiatry

KB

Dr. Kristen Brett

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 873-6963

English

Podiatry

AF

Dr. Andrew Fischer

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Male

Languages

English

Phone

(651) 241-9700

English

Podiatry

EB

Dr. Erin Bujol

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(504) 702-5700

NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (Medical School, 2013)

English

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

United Hospital

Podiatry

JG

Jennifer Gundale

N/A

Minneapolis, MN

Sex

Female

Languages

English

Phone

(612) 455-2008

English

Podiatry (Podiatry Assistant)

Choosing a Podiatrist in Minneapolis

Understanding Podiatry and Its Importance

Definition and scope of podiatric medicine

  • Specialized branch of medicine focusing on foot and ankle care
  • Treatment of various conditions affecting lower extremities

Common foot and ankle issues addressed by podiatrists

  • Heel pain, bunions, and ingrown toenails
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Sports injuries and biomechanical problems

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Podiatrist

Qualifications and Credentials

  • Board certification and specializations
  • Educational background and ongoing training
  • Hospital affiliations

Patient Reviews and Ratings

  • Overall star rating on platforms like Healthgrades
  • Number of patient reviews
  • Specific feedback on bedside manner and treatment outcomes

Specialties and Areas of Expertise

  • Podiatric surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Pediatric podiatry

Accessibility and Location

  • Proximity to patient's home or workplace
  • Office hours and availability for appointments
  • Telemedicine options if available

Navigating the Selection Process

Researching potential podiatrists

  • Utilizing online directories and healthcare provider databases
  • Checking professional organization memberships

Scheduling consultations

  • Preparing questions for the initial visit
  • Assessing communication style and patient comfort

Evaluating insurance coverage and financial considerations

  • Verifying in-network providers
  • Understanding out-of-pocket costs and payment options

Top-Ranked Podiatrists in Minneapolis

Dr. Judith Sperling

Highest-rated podiatrist with 5-star rating and 10 reviews

  • Specializes in Podiatry, Podiatric Surgery, and Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

Education and Affiliations

  • Graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1990
  • Affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital

Additional Information

  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Contact: (763) 546-1718

Dr. Sarah Whittaker

5-star rating with 2 reviews

  • Expertise in Podiatry, Podiatry Sports Medicine, Podiatric Surgery, Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Pediatric Podiatry

Education

  • Completed residency at Mercy Hospital
  • Graduated from Barry University School of Graduate Medical Science
  • Undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College

Contact Information

  • Phone: (651) 698-8879

Dr. Tanler Volkmann

5-star rating with 4 reviews

  • Specializes in Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Podiatry Sports Medicine, Podiatric Surgery, and Pediatric Podiatry

Education and Certifications

  • Completed residency at UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles Program
  • Graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Contact and Affiliation

  • Phone: (310) 268-3544
  • Affiliated with Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

Dr. Timothy Szopa

5-star rating with 3 reviews

  • Focuses on general Podiatry

Education and Affiliations

  • Graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1999
  • Affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and United Hospital

Contact Information

  • Phone: (612) 798-8800

Dr. Anne Massey

5-star rating with 6 reviews

  • Specializes in general Podiatry

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital

Contact Information

  • Phone: (763) 236-0200

Finding the Right Podiatrist in Minneapolis

Understanding Podiatry

Definition and scope of podiatric medicine

  • Explanation of foot and ankle care
  • Common conditions treated by podiatrists

Importance of foot health

  • Impact on overall well-being
  • Prevention of chronic issues

Navigating Podiatric Care in Minneapolis

Overview of the local podiatry landscape

  • Number of practicing podiatrists
  • Specializations available

Factors to consider when choosing a podiatrist

  • Qualifications and certifications
  • Experience and expertise
  • Patient reviews and ratings
  • Hospital affiliations

Top-Rated Podiatrists in Minneapolis

Dr. Judith Sperling

  • 5-star rating with 10 reviews
  • Specializes in podiatric surgery and foot & ankle surgery
  • Affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital

Dr. Sarah Whittaker

  • 5-star rating with 2 reviews
  • Expertise in podiatry sports medicine and pediatric podiatry

Dr. Tanler Volkmann

  • 5-star rating with 4 reviews
  • Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine
  • Specializes in podiatric foot & ankle surgery and sports medicine

Dr. Timothy Szopa

  • 5-star rating with 3 reviews
  • Affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and United Hospital

Dr. Anne Massey

  • 5-star rating with 6 reviews
  • Affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital and Mercy Hospital