Our Staff

Our staff is here to answer any and all questions your ongoing or potential care through our practice. We all try to be sure to have our patients receive the best possible treatment in a thorough, caring manner.

Dr. Palmer Branch, D.P.M.

Dr. Branch is an Atlanta area native and has been in private practice since 1997. He attended Furman University in Greenville, SC for his Bachelor of Science degree and then Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. He completed a podiatric surgical residency at Wellington Regional Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL where he received extensive training in foot and ankle surgery including repair of complex fractures, tendon injuries, soft tissue trauma, infections, elective surgery, reconstructive surgery and pediatric surgery of the foot and ankle.

He is married and is the proud father of a beautiful daughter. After practicing in Tampa, FL briefly, he practiced in the Chattanooga, TN area before returning to the Atlanta metropolitan area in 2007 to open his own practice. He has board certification in Foot Surgery as well as in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Outside interests include scuba diving, a vegetable garden, and traveling.

Honors: American Podiatric Medical Student Association Scholarship; Fund for Podiatric Medical Education Scholarship; American Podiatric Medical Association Regional Ten Scholarship; J.E. Smaha, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Research/Publications - "Healing of Chronic Wounds with Benzoyl Peroxide", published in the International Journal of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, v. 4, n. 1, p. 57-64.... "The Healed Diabetic Foot: What Next?" (strategies and treatments for prevention of recurrent pathology in diabetics following healing from wounds, surgery, etc.) published in Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, v. 15, n.1, 1998, p.155-74.

PLEASE ALSO FEEL FREE TO CLICK ON THE WEBSITES BELOW TO SEE VIDEOS OF RECENT INTERVIEWS WITH DR. BRANCH.

Palmer Branch, DPM - podiatrist on staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital talks about the treatment of foot problems in pediatric patients.
 Foot Pain in Children - Palmer Branch, DPM




Dr. Jayson Phelps
Dr. Phelps has recently started to work part-time for the practice primarily in the Lilburn office in addition to having a separate practice of his own. He attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate training and Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine for his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. He completed residency training both at Medical Center of Independence, MO and Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. This training included a broad spectrum of foot and ankle surgery and conservative treatments. He is a native of Illinois and is married with two children.

OTHER STAFF
Our friendly, professional and efficient medical assistant staff is here to answer any and all questions your ongoing or potential care through our practice. We all try to be sure to have our patients receive the best possible treatment in a thorough, caring manner.

Both of our doctors have extensive training and experience in treating a variety of foot and ankle conditions including: Achilles tendonitis, Achilles tendon ruptures, Ankle instability, Ankle Sprains, Athlete's Foot, Bunions, Callouses, Corns, Cysts / Soft Tissue Masses, Diabetic Foot Problems, Fractures of the Foot and Ankle, Limb Salvage, Pediatric (Children's) Foot and Ankle Problems, Metatarsalgia, Geriatric Foot Care, Hammertoes, Heel Spurs / Bone Spurs, Ingrown Toenails, Injuries (Crush Injuries,/ Major Trauma), Neuromas, Plantar Fasciitis, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Warts, Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Chronic Wounds, Arthritis, Skin Conditions / Rashes.

HOSPITALS where our doctors are on staff:
Northside-Fosyth Hospital, Gwinnett Medical Center (Lawrenceville and Duluth), Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Walton Regional Medical Center, Northwoods Surgery Center.