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. 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.
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. 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.
Dr. Keeter is currently seeing patients in our Smyrna office.
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. 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.
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.
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
Matthew Truscello, DPM, 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.
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.
Matthew Truscello, DPM, 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.
Gateway Foot and Ankle Center has been providing high-quality podiatry services to people living and working in the Clarksville, Tennessee, area since August 2009. The practice also has offices in Nashville and Erin, as well as Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
The Gateway Foot and Ankle Center team of experienced podiatrists offers hospital-based foot and ankle services, including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and comprehensive limb salvage (amputation prevention) for patients with severe ulcers.
The team handles everything from ingrown and fungal toenails, corns and calluses, bunions, and plantar fasciitis to foot wounds, infections, fractures, and ankle sprains. Patients with diabetes can benefit from ongoing diabetic foot care at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center. The team’s expert surgeons also excel at complex reconstructive surgery for patients with severe injuries or abnormalities.
Everyone at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center has exceptional skills and knowledge that ensure patients receive the best possible care for these and other foot and ankle disorders. The team also uses advanced technologies to support patient care, including digital X-ray facilities and fully electronic health records.
To find out more about the outstanding services available at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center, call their nearest office today or book an appointment using the online scheduling tool.
Benjamin Palmer, DPM is a podiatrist and practitioner with Gateway Foot & Ankle Center. He treats patients in Clarksville and Erin, Tennessee.
Originally from Illinois, Dr. Palmer graduated from Judson University in Elgin, IL with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in 2012. He then furthered his education at the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, IA, where he received his doctorate of Podiatric Medicine in 2017.
He completed his residency at Amita (Ascension) St. Joseph Hospital in 2020. There, he acquired training in lower extremity surgical procedures which included peripheral nerve repair, microsurgery, limb salvage, orthoplastics, trauma, forefoot & rearfoot reconstruction, pediatric lower limb deformity, and ankle arthroscopy. This was in addition to the standard podiatry training of care for diabetic patients, wound care, skin and nail disease, biomechanical treatments, traumas (fractures, lacerations, ligamentous and tendinous disruptions,) bunions, calluses, plantar fasciitis, ingrown nails, cysts, lower limb deformities, and pre/post operative care. Dr. Palmer joined Gateway Foot & Ankle Center in January of 2023.
Dr. Palmer enjoys spending time with his wife and child, watching and participating in sports, hiking, climbing, and cooking in his spare time.
Gateway Foot and Ankle Center has been providing high-quality podiatry services to people living and working in the Clarksville, Tennessee, area since August 2009. The practice also has offices in Nashville and Erin, as well as Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
The Gateway Foot and Ankle Center team of experienced podiatrists offers hospital-based foot and ankle services, including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and comprehensive limb salvage (amputation prevention) for patients with severe ulcers.
The team handles everything from ingrown and fungal toenails, corns and calluses, bunions, and plantar fasciitis to foot wounds, infections, fractures, and ankle sprains. Patients with diabetes can benefit from ongoing diabetic foot care at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center. The team’s expert surgeons also excel at complex reconstructive surgery for patients with severe injuries or abnormalities.
Everyone at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center has exceptional skills and knowledge that ensure patients receive the best possible care for these and other foot and ankle disorders. The team also uses advanced technologies to support patient care, including digital X-ray facilities and fully electronic health records.
To find out more about the outstanding services available at Gateway Foot and Ankle Center, call their nearest office today or book an appointment using the online scheduling tool.
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.
