Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Emily Keeter is a fellowship-trained Foot and ankle surgeon originally from Central Florida. She grew up in a very athletic military family and following several sports injuries including: a broken leg and stress fractures her passion for foot and ankle injuries was formed. After a brief stint at the Air Force Academy, she finished her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science at the University of Florida. Go Gators! From there she attended Podiatry school at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a medical student, Dr. Keeter was president of the sports medicine club and organized events alongside the Philadelphia 76ers as well as working the medical tent at the Boston Marathon.
Dr. Keeter moved to St. Louis, Missouri to complete her surgical residency where she was trained in all facets of Podiatric medicine and lower extremity surgery including trauma, Charcot reconstruction, forefoot, ankle reconstruction, etc.
Following residency, Dr. Keeter completed a one-year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical fellowship at the American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research. As one of the highest-ranked programs in the country and one of the oldest fellowships, Dr. Keeter received advanced training and complex to formally correction arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, external fixation, sports medicine, trauma.
She has recently moved to Nashville and when she is not working you will likely see her on a run, DIY-ing or at a coffee shop. Dr. Keeter loves everything Nashville has to offer and is excited to give her patients the best care possible.
Dr. Parolie is currently seeing patients in our Brentwood offices.
About Dr. Parolie
Dr. Natalia Parolie grew up in Brazil and moved to the United States when she was 15. She moved to Nashville after residency to live closer to family. Dr. Parolie, previously known as Dr. Batista, got married in 2018. They now have 3 kids.
Dr. Parolie is a graduate of Valdosta State University in Georgia, where she also studied abroad in Spain for one year. Dr. Parolie received her doctorate degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2013. She received her residency training from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Dr. Parolie's interests include watching new TV shows with her husband, reading, going to orange theory, traveling, dancing and spending time with her 3 kids.
Her clinical practice consists of treating all aspects of the Foot and ankle including sports injuries, skin lesions, diabetic wounds and bunion surgeries.
Dr. Benac is currently seeing patients in our Lebanon office
About Dr. Benac
Dr. Christopher Benac is originally from Portage, Indiana. He is married to his wife, Julie and has a beautiful daughter named Leah. Prior to getting into podiatry, Dr. Benac was a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years and was a police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for 5 years. He was a volunteer at the Vanderbilt emergency department in 2003. It was there that he developed a passion for medicine, which led him to become a podiatrist.
In podiatry school, he was heavily involved in community service and was the community service chairman for 2 years. He organized fundraisers for local charities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Association. He also organized volunteer events at homeless shelters to provide free medical screening and foot care.
Dr. Benac met his wife Julie in Atlanta during residency, and they are excited to start a family in the Nashville area. They are big fans of music, concerts, and karaoke.
Dr. Kumar is currently seeing patients in our Mount Juliet and Hermitage offices.
About Dr. Kumar
Dr. Kumar was born in South India but grew up in Philadelphia, PA and moved to the Nashville area to be closer to her parents. At a very young age, diabetes had a significant impact on her family’s life and opened the doors to podiatry. Her undergraduate studies were split between Villanova University and Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia. Her desire to pursue her love for surgery and medicine led her to Cleveland, OH, where she completed 4 years at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. In June 2013, Dr. Kumar graduated from the 3 year Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency program with a PMSR Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle certificate. During her residency, Dr. Kumar was given the opportunity to lecture at national and regional podiatry conferences as well publish podiatric literature.
Dr. Kumar credits her husband Jonathan, her family, and most importantly, God’s guidance for helping her achieve her goals. Her greatest achievements to date have to be the births of her four sons, James, Judah, Jaren and Jace.
Dr. Barrow is currently seeing patients in our Gallatin and Nashville-Midtown offices
About Dr. Barrow
Dr. Barrow grew up in Wigan, England, and moved to San Antonio, Texas at age 9. After completing her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Barrow moved to Philadelphia to complete her podiatric medical degree and residency. During her residency, she trained in all facets of podiatric medicine, including trauma and reconstructive foot & ankle surgery.
Dr. Barrow and her family live in Nashville with their two miniature dachshunds Walter and Beatrice. When Dr. Barrow is not in the office she is fulfilling her self-proclaimed title of “foodie”-exploring new restaurants or baking and cooking at home.
Education/Training:
Residency: Bryn Mawr Hospital (Main Line Health), Bryn Mawr, PA - Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
DPM: Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Memberships/Certifications:
Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery & Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Member of Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
My path to podiatry is a bit of a different one. I did not know as a child that I wanted to be a doctor, I did not come from a family of physicians, and I had no knowledge of podiatry until later on in life. That all being said, I can tell you with 100% certainty that podiatric medicine is both my passion and calling in life.
I have always been drawn to both the social sciences and natural sciences. While doing my undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!), I majored in biology and took a multitude of psychology classes. As I began to consider life after college, I wanted to pursue a career that would combine both interests. A job in the medical field was exactly what I was looking for. I would have a foundation in the sciences, but at the same time, I would be able to interact with people on an individual basis. My years of running and soccer also influenced me to become a podiatrist. Many of my teammates encountered foot and ankle injuries, and I learned firsthand how devastating these injuries could be. However, I also discovered the pivotal role a podiatric physician played in getting athletes back on the field.
Private practice allows me to apply my medical knowledge and skills without feeling like I have to provide ‘cookie cutter’ treatments. Every patient is unique, and my goal is to provide personalized care based on an individual’s concerns and expectations. The foundation of my care also focuses on the relationship between foot health and a patient’s overall wellbeing. Studies have shown that foot pain as well as general foot health are correlated to an individual’s quality of life. I strive every day to keep patients’ feet healthy and pain-free so that they can continue to live their lives to the fullest.
Medicine has not only been a calling for me, but also a privilege. I look forward to taking care of you and your feet.
Dr. Neuhaus is currently seeing patients in our Smyrna and Shelbyville offices.
About Dr. Neuhaus
Dr. Matthew Neuhaus, originally from Madison, Wisconsin, has been in private practice in Nashville since 2003. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Allyson, and together they have 11 children.
Dr. Neuhaus is a graduate of Brigham Young University. During college, he took 2 years off so he could serve as a missionary in Spain for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and he received his doctorate from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He spent his fourth year of podiatric medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio. While in Texas, he received extensive training in diabetic foot care. He did his residency training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery in Louisville, Kentucky, in association with the University of Louisville. Dr. Neuhaus is fluent in English and Spanish.
Kentucky Podiatric Surgical Residency Program / University of Louisville Health Care, July 2000 to June 2003
Residency Highlights
University of Louisville Department of Orthopedics Trauma Service, 8 months
University of Louisville Rotations: Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesia, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Rheumatology
Education
California College of Podiatric Medicine, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, San Francisco, California, August 1996 to May 2000, Honors list 1996-2000, 4th year spent at The University of Texas – San Antonio with an emphasis in the diabetic foot.
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, Bachelor of Science – Zoology – Pre Med, 1996.
Professional Interests
Bunions
Heel Pain
Ingrown Toenails
Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
Athletic Injuries – Sprains / Strains / Fractures
Diabetic Foot Care – Ulcers / Orthotics
Personal Interests
Spending time with his family
Traveling around the world
Using Spanish (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
Working with his sons, as they are involved in the Boy Scouts of America
Youth sports coach – Baseball, Basketball, Football
Dr. Emily Keeter is a fellowship-trained Foot and ankle surgeon originally from Central Florida. She grew up in a very athletic military family and following several sports injuries including: a broken leg and stress fractures her passion for foot and ankle injuries was formed. After a brief stint at the Air Force Academy, she finished her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science at the University of Florida. Go Gators! From there she attended Podiatry school at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a medical student, Dr. Keeter was president of the sports medicine club and organized events alongside the Philadelphia 76ers as well as working the medical tent at the Boston Marathon.
Dr. Keeter moved to St. Louis, Missouri to complete her surgical residency where she was trained in all facets of Podiatric medicine and lower extremity surgery including trauma, Charcot reconstruction, forefoot, ankle reconstruction, etc.
Following residency, Dr. Keeter completed a one-year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical fellowship at the American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research. As one of the highest-ranked programs in the country and one of the oldest fellowships, Dr. Keeter received advanced training and complex to formally correction arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, external fixation, sports medicine, trauma.
She has recently moved to Nashville and when she is not working you will likely see her on a run, DIY-ing or at a coffee shop. Dr. Keeter loves everything Nashville has to offer and is excited to give her patients the best care possible.
Dr. Parolie is currently seeing patients in our Brentwood offices.
About Dr. Parolie
Dr. Natalia Parolie grew up in Brazil and moved to the United States when she was 15. She moved to Nashville after residency to live closer to family. Dr. Parolie, previously known as Dr. Batista, got married in 2018. They now have 3 kids.
Dr. Parolie is a graduate of Valdosta State University in Georgia, where she also studied abroad in Spain for one year. Dr. Parolie received her doctorate degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2013. She received her residency training from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.
She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Dr. Parolie's interests include watching new TV shows with her husband, reading, going to orange theory, traveling, dancing and spending time with her 3 kids.
Her clinical practice consists of treating all aspects of the Foot and ankle including sports injuries, skin lesions, diabetic wounds and bunion surgeries.
Dr. Benac is currently seeing patients in our Lebanon office
About Dr. Benac
Dr. Christopher Benac is originally from Portage, Indiana. He is married to his wife, Julie and has a beautiful daughter named Leah. Prior to getting into podiatry, Dr. Benac was a military police officer in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years and was a police officer for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for 5 years. He was a volunteer at the Vanderbilt emergency department in 2003. It was there that he developed a passion for medicine, which led him to become a podiatrist.
In podiatry school, he was heavily involved in community service and was the community service chairman for 2 years. He organized fundraisers for local charities, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Association. He also organized volunteer events at homeless shelters to provide free medical screening and foot care.
Dr. Benac met his wife Julie in Atlanta during residency, and they are excited to start a family in the Nashville area. They are big fans of music, concerts, and karaoke.
Dr. Kumar is currently seeing patients in our Mount Juliet and Hermitage offices.
About Dr. Kumar
Dr. Kumar was born in South India but grew up in Philadelphia, PA and moved to the Nashville area to be closer to her parents. At a very young age, diabetes had a significant impact on her family’s life and opened the doors to podiatry. Her undergraduate studies were split between Villanova University and Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia. Her desire to pursue her love for surgery and medicine led her to Cleveland, OH, where she completed 4 years at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. In June 2013, Dr. Kumar graduated from the 3 year Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency program with a PMSR Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle certificate. During her residency, Dr. Kumar was given the opportunity to lecture at national and regional podiatry conferences as well publish podiatric literature.
Dr. Kumar credits her husband Jonathan, her family, and most importantly, God’s guidance for helping her achieve her goals. Her greatest achievements to date have to be the births of her four sons, James, Judah, Jaren and Jace.
Dr. Barrow is currently seeing patients in our Gallatin and Nashville-Midtown offices
About Dr. Barrow
Dr. Barrow grew up in Wigan, England, and moved to San Antonio, Texas at age 9. After completing her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Barrow moved to Philadelphia to complete her podiatric medical degree and residency. During her residency, she trained in all facets of podiatric medicine, including trauma and reconstructive foot & ankle surgery.
Dr. Barrow and her family live in Nashville with their two miniature dachshunds Walter and Beatrice. When Dr. Barrow is not in the office she is fulfilling her self-proclaimed title of “foodie”-exploring new restaurants or baking and cooking at home.
Education/Training:
Residency: Bryn Mawr Hospital (Main Line Health), Bryn Mawr, PA - Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
DPM: Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Memberships/Certifications:
Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery & Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Member of Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Matthew Truscello, DMD, FACFAOM, is a highly skilled podiatrist serving patients at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee.
Dr. Truscello joined the Gateway Foot and Ankle Center team in the summer of 2011 after completing his residency training in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, he considers himself a “mutt,” as he moved around quite often as child.
Dr. Truscello enjoys working in Tennessee and looks forward to further expanding to the surrounding areas. Prior to Louisville, he received his Bachelor of Science in biology from North Carolina State University, where he was also a member of the men’s varsity soccer team. Dr. Truscello then moved north to Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine for his medical education.
In 2008, Dr. Truscello relocated to Louisville, Kentucky, where he completed his high-level surgical residency training at Norton Hospital. Dr. Truscello is board-certified and trained in all ailments of the foot and ankle. His knowledge and skills allow him to perform the highest and most difficult surgical procedures on the forefoot and rearfoot as well as ankle reconstruction and trauma.
From palliative nail care and heel pain to severe forefoot/rearfoot and ankle surgical reconstruction, Dr. Truscello is here to offer his services to the community. Whether it’s an ingrown toenail or a traumatic ankle fracture, Dr. Truscello is eager to treat you and get you “back on your feet.”
Dr. Truscello believes he has been very blessed and appreciates the support of his family. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, hunting, and his dogs. He loves work but always looks forward to getting home to his wife Whitney, their daughter Piper and son Brooks.
David Smith, DPM, FAPWCA, FACFAOM, is a podiatrist and founder of Gateway Foot and Ankle Center. He treats patients in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee.
Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he graduated from the University of Memphis in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in biology, a minor in chemistry, and a Bachelor of Arts in german language and literature.
Dr. Smith continued his education at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Illinois, Chicago. He then completed his training in Iowa at the highest designation type podiatry residency. There, he acquired training in arthroscopic ankle surgery, internal and external fixation of foot and ankle trauma, Charcot reconstruction, adolescent and adult flatfoot correction, and extensive wound care/amputation prevention, besides the standard podiatry training for the surgical and non-surgical treatment of bunions, hammertoes, warts, plantar fasciitis, etc.
Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He is looking forward to raising his children and settling in for the long haul.
Christina Bridges, DPM, is an experienced orthopedic surgeon and doctor providing exceptional care for patients at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee.
Dr. Bridges started her educational journey in the golden state of California. She first attended the College of San Mateo in 2007. After two years of general studies, she relocated to Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
Dr. Bridges completed her Bachelor of Science in biology at California State University East Bay in Hayward in 2012. After a small break, she pursued further education in podiatric medicine and finished a doctorate program at the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University.
Throughout her education and career as an experienced orthopedic professional, Dr. Bridges has given back to local and underserved communities. She’s provided quality podiatric services for people in Nicaragua and San Ysidro during medical missions. Additionally, Dr. Bridges frequently volunteers her expertise for local marathons and educational committees.
More recently, Dr. Bridges completed a pediatric and adult foot and ankle surgical fellowship at Village Podiatry Group, LLC, in 2021. Here, she honed her surgical skills to provide complex and general medical care, with an emphasis on reconstructive surgery.
Currently, Dr. Bridges resides in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee, where she is accepting new clients.
At Frazier Foot & Ankle, experienced podiatrist Christopher Frazier, DPM, delivers exceptional services for people living and working in Gallatin, Tennessee. The family-run practice offers expert diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for a range of foot and ankle conditions, from bunions and ingrown toenails to plantar fasciitis and diabetic foot problems.
In addition to state-of-the-art X-ray facilities on-site, Frazier Foot & Ankle utilizes the most advanced approaches and technologies, such as Smart-ABI for diagnosing peripheral artery disease and Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction™.
Dr. Frazier completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, then studied for his doctorate in podiatric medicine at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine) in Independence, Ohio.
After graduation, Dr. Frazier undertook his residency at the Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics, where he became chief resident.
Since 2007, Dr. Frazier has been providing specialized wound care at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin. In 2009, he started delivering podiatric services at Frazier Foot & Ankle, where patients can benefit from his extensive experience in treating leg ulcers and his expertise in at-risk foot care, diabetic limb salvage, and amputation prevention.
Dr. Frazier and his team tailor their treatments to the individual patient's needs, offering extensive foot and ankle services to people of all ages.
To find out more or schedule a consultation, call Frazier Foot & Ankle today or book an appointment online.
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