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. Barrow is currently seeing patients in our Gallatin office
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
Dr. Benac is currently seeing patients in our Lebanon office
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. Neuhaus is currently seeing patients in our Smyrna office.
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. Hurless is currently seeing patients in our Hermitage office
Dr. Jeffrey S Hurless is a Podiatrist and Foot and Ankle Surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over two decades, dating back to 1999. He holds the title of Diplomat of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is board-certified by the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Dr. Hurless commenced his academic journey at the University of Akron in Ohio, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Biology.
Demonstrating unwavering commitment to academic excellence, he furthered his scholarly pursuits by obtaining a master's degree in physiology at the same institution. Venturing to San Francisco, Dr. Hurless pursued his doctorate at the renowned California College of Podiatric Medicine, where he garnered the highest honors. His thirst for knowledge and commitment to excellence led him to refine his podiatry and surgical expertise through a rigorous residency training program at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA, culminating in a comprehensive three-year surgical residency within the Department of Orthopedics.
Beyond his clinical proficiency, Dr. Hurless is a respected lecturer, having delivered captivating presentations across the nation on a wide range of topics, including Orthotic Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Foot Pathology. His depth of knowledge and engaging speaking style have made him a sought-after authority in the medical community.
Dr. Hurless's dedication to his chosen field stems from the diverse patient population it affords him the privilege to serve, ranging from infants to elderly grandparents. With a substantial track record of successful bunionectomies and reconstructive forefoot surgeries, Dr. Hurless has solidified his reputation as an accomplished expert in the field.
Beyond his role as a dedicated healthcare professional, he is a devoted husband and father of three, taking great pride in fostering a true family-oriented medical practice. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, watching college football, wine tasting and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Kumar is currently seeing patients in our Mount Juliet and Hermitage offices.
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.
At Neuhaus Foot & Ankle, our team of expert podiatrists treat all kinds of foot and ankle-related conditions, from the mild to severe.
Neuhaus Foot & Ankle employs board-certified podiatrists that have over 50 years of combined podiatric experience. They’re a family-friendly clinic that uses the best medical equipment to attend to the needs of both children and adults.
Patients suffering from bunions, ingrown toenails, hammertoes, tendon problems, fractures, plantar fasciitis, or those in need of diabetic foot care can visit the Nashville, Hermitage, Brentwood, Mount Juliet, Smyrna, Lebanon, Gallatin, Shelbyville, Goodlettsville, Waverly, Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Cookeville, or Smithville, Tennessee, locations to receive the most advanced and compassionate care available.
If you have any type of foot problem, contact Neuhaus Foot & Ankle to receive the best podiatric care. Call us or schedule an appointment online to see a doctor at one of our convenient locations nearest you.
Dr. Parolie is currently seeing patients in our Brentwood offices.
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. Khalsa completed their undergraduate studies at Indiana University before earning their medical degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Following medical school, Dr.Khalsa pursued an intensive surgical residency at United Health Service Hospital in New York, where they gained comprehensive training in advanced podiatric surgical techniques.
With a patient-centered approach and multilingual skills, Dr. Khalsa is passionate about fostering clear communication and ensuring personalized care for diverse communities. Whether addressing common foot ailments or complex surgical needs, Dr.Khalsa is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal foot health and improved quality of life.
