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Richard Kaufman, DPM, AACFAS, CWSP

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Education

  • Undergraduate: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. BA – Molecular Biology
  • Medical School: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. DPM
  • Residency: Drexel University College of Medicine / Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Chief Resident

 

Offices

Professional Interests

  • Reconstructive Forefoot, Rearfoot, and Ankle Surgery
  • Lower extremity wound care
  • Foot and Ankle Trauma
  • Bunion Correction
  • Hammertoe Correction
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Primary Podiatric Care

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Atlanta
  • Piedmont Atlanta Wound & Hyperbaric Center
  • Emory Johns Creek

Affiliations

  •  American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • American Podiatric Medical Association

 

Blogs

Roswell Podiatrist | Richard Kaufman, DPM | Coronavirus Update

Events

  • Walk with a Doc – May 1st, 2021 – 9:00am – Sope Creek Trail and Mill Ruins      Dr. Richard Kaufman will speak on “Happy Feet for an Adventurous Life”. Visit paper mill ruins on both sides of Sope’s rocky creek bed before looping to the placid waters of Sibley Pond. Moderate hills. Dogs are welcomed. Parking is $5 or annual National Park pass. RSVP encouraged to: Madison.a.west98@gmail.com.  Click here to learn more. 

Publications / Poster Presentations

  • Smith PE, Kaufman RD, Smith PC. Google It! A 14 Year Retrospective Analysis of Podiatry Related Search Trends in Google. APMA 2018 Poster Presentation
  • Kaufman RD, Piccillo AM, Boc S. Salvage of failed Salto Talaris Total Ankle Replacement with anterior translation of the talus without replacement tibial component. ACFAS 2018 Poster Presentation.
  • Kaufman RD, Williams B, Patel S, Lopez R, Boc S. Treatment of Traumatic Degloving Injury of the Foot Using Biologic Dressing in a Pediatric Patient. ACFAS 2017 Conference. Poster presentation.
  • Smith P, Kaufman RD, Poudel D, Patterson M, Falci M, Shin E, Pelleschi B. Analysis of YouTube as a Source of Information for Diabetic Foot Care. APMA National 2017 Conference. Poster Presentation.  
  • Smith P, Poudel D, Kaufman RD, Patterson M, Falci M, Shin E, Pelleschi B. Analysis of YouTube as a Source of Information for Diabetic Foot Care.  JAPMA-publication pending
  • Kubala KH, Christianson JP, Kaufman RD, Watkins LR, Maier SF. Short- and long-term consequences of stressor controllability in adolescent rats. Behavioral Brain Research. October 1, 2012- 234(2): 278-84
  • Christianson J. P., Benison A.M., Jennings J., Sandsmark E.K., Amat J., Kaufman RD., Baratta MV, Paul E.D, Campeau S., Watkins L.R., Barth D.S. & Maier, S.F. The sensory insular cortex mediates the stress-buffering effects of safety signals but not behavioral control. Journal of Neuroscience. December 10, 2008-28(50):13703–13711
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About Dr. Kaufman

Dr. Richard Kaufman proudly serves Roswell, GA and the surrounding metro North Atlanta area. His expertise includes all aspects of foot and ankle care including simple and complex deformity management/reconstruction, conservative and surgical intervention of traumatic injuries, cosmetic forefoot/bunion surgery, ankle arthroscopy, joint implants, wound care, and sports medicine. While not practicing podiatry, Dr. Kaufman is an avid distance runner and passionate skier, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys.

Dr. Kaufman, attended medical school at Temple University, where he earned his medical degree in 2015. Dr. Kaufman then went on to complete an all-encompassing Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery residency program at Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, a 496-bed level 1 trauma hospital located in Philadelphia, where he had the privilege of serving as chief resident. He is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, and a Certified Wound Specialist Physician.

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