Dr. Benjamin Blodgett, DPM, AACFAS

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Benjamin Blodgett, who serves patients in Maryville, Tennessee.

Highly-trained podiatrist, Dr. Blodgett, can be found on staff within the Physicians Group – Podiatry at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. 

Blount Memorial Hospital offers state-of-the-art podiatric treatments to relieve pain, resolve underlying foot and ankle problems, and manage chronic conditions. Its board-certified podiatrists are experts in diagnosing and treating injuries affecting the lower extremities, evaluating biomechanics, and providing diabetic foot care. Additional services include guidance on selecting proper athletic footwear and prescribing custom orthotics.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. He then went on to complete his residency at KentuckyOne Health Jewish Hospital, Louisville. 

An Associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery (AACFAS), Dr. Blodgett earned board certification through the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. The mission of the Board is to create examinations to prove competency in podiatric medicine. 

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

Learn More about Dr. Benjamin Blodgett:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3455049-Benjamin-Blodgett-Podiatrist-Foot-and-Ankle-Specialist or through Blount Memorial Hospital, https://blountmemorial.org/doctor–Benjamin_Blodgett

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