Paul K. Wilson, DPM, FACFAOM

Dr. Wilson is a native of the Ozarks of Southwest Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from Missouri State University in 2004. In 2008, Dr. Wilson graduated from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree.

Following graduation, Dr. Wilson completed three years of advanced surgical training at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, with rotations in podiatric surgery, vascular surgery, wound care, general surgery, emergency medicine, and inpatient medicine.

The crux of his practice philosophy is that correct diagnosis leads to the most appropriate treatment plan and he takes great pride in making an accurate diagnosis.

Dr. Wilson has a strong interest in functional limb preservation and biomechanics. He is a member of the Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society and a Diplomate in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as a Fellow in the American College of Podiatric Medicine (formerly known as the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine). Dr. Wilson presently resides and practices in Western Tennessee.

Clinical Interests and Expertise

• Diseases and disorders of the foot, ankle, and leg
• Diabetes complications/amputation prevention
• Neurology
• Dermatology
• Wound treatment/surgical offloading
• Geriatrics
• Biomechanics
• Foot surgery
• Value-based medicine
• Academic medicine

Professional Highlights

• Staff Podiatrist at Upperline Health/Tennessee Podiatry/Raines Foot Clinic
• Owner and President at Pioneer Foot and Ankle Specialists
• Staff Podiatrist and Practice Group Leader at IPC of Tennessee, Johnson City, TN
• Independent Contractor Podiatrist for Dare Footcare, O’Fallon, MO
• Associate Podiatrist at Complete Foot and Ankle Center, Warrensburg, MO
• Resident Surgeon at Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Kansas City, MO
• Clinical Professor of Surgery for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA

Memberships

• Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
• Associate, American Professional Wound Care Association

Education

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Missouri State University, Springfield, MO (August 1987 to May 1989 and January 2002 to May 2004)
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA (August 2004 to May 2008)
• Residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery from Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Kansas City, MO (July 2008 to June 2011)