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.