David Velarde, DPM

About Me

As a Knoxville podiatrist, Dr. David Velarde has received conventional medical training plus special training on the foot, ankle, and lower leg. We have received the highest quality of training in foot and ankle surgery through our hospital residencies, and we are experts in delivering care for complex foot disorders suffered by diabetic patients as well as common foot pain problems including bunions, hammertoes, heel spurs, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis (heel pain), sports injuries, shin splints and more.
Dr. Velarde graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology with a minor in Chemistry. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami, FL – Class of 1996. He then practiced in Florida for six years before relocating to Knoxville. In 2004, Dr. Velarde took over Dr. Barry Ritchie’s practice until present day and is the sole podiatrist at Advanced Foot Care Center.