Dr. Krishna Gathani is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Bellarmine University and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He then completed an extensive four-year surgical and reconstructive rearfoot residency.
Dr. Gathani spent his intern year at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont, where he gained extensive knowledge in rural and community podiatric care, wound care, and foot and ankle trauma. He further specialized at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida, where he worked closely with active-duty military personnel and veterans, with a focus on limb salvage, wound care, trauma and sports medicine. His surgical emphasis included foot and ankle trauma, Charcot reconstruction with external fixators, and total ankle replacement. Dr. Gathani completed his residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health in Brooklyn, New York, where he served as Chief Resident of the Podiatric Surgery service.
Dr. Gathani has refined his surgical techniques in sports medicine, limb salvage, wound care, minimally invasive surgery, and forefoot, rearfoot and ankle trauma and reconstruction.
When he is not working, Dr. Gathani enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling the globe, hiking and working out. His favorite destination is the Caribbean. Dr. Gathani looks forward to meeting you and helping you get back on your feet!
Schedule an AppointmentDr. Gathani takes a conservative approach and tailors custom treatment plans to fit each patient’s individual goals and needs.
He prides himself on his ability to connect with patients and communicate effectively. He believes in evidence-based medicine and practices the most up-to-date therapies, including regenerative medicine, ensuring that his patients are given the most effective treatment options.
