Dr. Krishna Gathani (Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine), is born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Bellarmine University. He earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science at the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. He went on to complete an extensive four-year surgical and rearfoot reconstructive residency. He spent intern year at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, in Bennington, VT, gaining immense knowledge in rural and community podiatric care, wound care, foot and ankle trauma. Dr. Gathani further specialized at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, FL, where he worked closely with active duty military and veterans with a focus on limb salvage, wound care, trauma, and sports medicine. Placing surgical emphasis on 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, NY, where he served as Chief Resident on the Podiatric Surgery service. Dr. Gathani sharpened his surgical techniques in sports medicine, limb salvage, wound care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, forefoot, rearfoot & ankle trauma and reconstruction.
When Dr. Gathani is not working, he 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!
CASE REVIEW/PRESENTATION
- Krishna Gathani DPM, Arthur Passik DPM, Ilya Shnitser DPM, Yury Rotshyetn DPM.
“Achilles Tendon Repair, A Case Review“ 2022 - Krishna Gathani DPM, Salil Desai DPM, Timmy Truong DPM, Leslie Johnston DPM.
“Local Anesthetic Use In Elective Podiatric Based Of ice Procedures, A Case Review“
2021 - Krishna Gathani DPM, Jim Poole MD, William Sarchino DPM. “Opioid Use Following
Bunion Correction For Post-Op Pain After Intraoperative Exparel Injection, A Case
Review.” 2020 - Krishna Gathani DPM, Marie George MD, Jim Poole MD, Trey Dobson MD.
“SARS-COV-2 Infectious Disease Algorithm” 2020 - Krishna Gathani DPM, Jim Poole MD, William Sarchino DPM. “Management Of Deep
Bone Infection Utilizing PMMA Beads And Mini-Rail, A Case Review.” 2019 - Krishna Gathani DPM, Jim Poole MD, William Sarchino DPM. “Management Of Ankle
Arthritis With Ankle Arthrodiastasis Utilizing External Fixator, A Case Review.” 2019
RESEARCH/ PUBLICATIONS
- Rao Sandhya R., Ballesteros Natalia, Short Kerry L., Gathani Krishna K., Ankem Murali K.. Extra corporeal shockwave lithotripsy resulting in skin burns – a report of two cases.
Int. braz j urol. [Internet]. 2014 Dec [cited 2017 Aug 06] ; 40( 6 ): 853-857.
Available: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382014000600853&lng
=en. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1677-5538. - Gathani, K. 2012. Accession JZ495507, similar to PAPA-1 family protein/zinc finger,
mRNA sequence. Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) male flower and pollen cDNA library
clone BU-R-8. The Ambrosia Project, J.M. Lau and D.L. Robinson, Bellarmine
University, Louisville, KY. NCBI
Accession: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nucest/JZ495507.1 - Gathani, K. 2012. Accession JZ495506, similar to PAPA-1 family protein/zinc finger,
mRNA sequence. Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) male flower and pollen cDNA library
clone BU-R-8. The Ambrosia Project, J.M. Lau and D.L. Robinson, Bellarmine
University, Louisville, KY. NCBI
Accession: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nucest/JZ495506.1
Dr. Gathani does take a conservative approach and tailors custom treatment plans to fit each patient's individual goals and needs. He prides himself in his ability to connect with patients and effectively communicate. He believes in evidence based medicine, practicing the most up-to-date therapy; including regenerative medicine therapy, ensuring his patients are given the most effective treatment options.
Dr. Gathani offers full scope of Podiatric services for the pediatric to geriatric population. Below is a list of pathology he treats but not limited to:
Achilles Rupture | Drop Foot | Peripheral Vascular Disease |
Achilles Tendon Tendinopathy | Dry Cracked Skin | Peroneal tendon tear/Rupture |
Ankle Arthritis | Equinus | Plantar Fasciitis |
Ankle cartilage damage (OCD) | Fallen Arch(Flatfeet): PTTD | Plantar Plate Rupture |
Ankle Fracture | Gout | Plantar Warts |
Ankle Injury | Hammertoe Surgery | Polydactyly |
Ankle Instability | Hammertoes: Mild to severe | Sesamoiditis |
Ankle Sprain | Heel Spurs | Severe Crossover Toe |
Arch Pain | Lisfranc Injury | Soft Tissue Masses: Ganglion Cyst |
Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) | Metatarsal Fracture | Soft Tissue Masses: Plantar Fibroma |
Big Toe Joint: Arthritis (Hallux Rigidus) | Metatarsal Lengthening/Shortening | Stasis Dermatitis |
Big Toe Joint: Bunion | Metatarsalgia | Tailor’s Bunion |
Big Toe Joint: Joint Fusion | Metatarsus Adductus | Tendonitis |
Big Toe Joint: Joint Replacement | Neuroma (Morton’s Neuroma) | Toe Shortening |
Bunion (Hallux Abducto Valgus) | Neuropathy | Toenails: Ingrown Toenail |
Calluses and Corns | Osteomyelitis | Toenails: Toenail Fungus, discoloration |
Charcot | Peroneal Tendinopathy | Wounds: Diabetic Foot, Arterial, Venous ulcers |
Clubfoot | Peripheral Arterial Disease | Varicose Veins |