All our professionals at Academy Foot and Ankle Specialists maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in podiatry.

 

Paul T. Marciano, DPM, MS

Paul T. Marciano, DPM
Paul T. Marciano, DPM

Paul Marciano, DPM, is a graduate from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Biology. He has a Master’s Degree in Natural Science from Roswell Park Cancer Institute at the State University of Buffalo in NY. He also graduated from the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Marciano then completed a two-year surgical residency in reconstructive foot surgery in Houston, Texas and has since been practicing in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. One of the first practitioners to utilize the Shock Wave Therapy Treatment for heel pain, Dr. Marciano is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery, the American Board of Medical Specialists in Podiatry, and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry & Podiatric Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and serves as a member of both the American and Texas Podiatric Medical Associations. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing soccer, basketball, and golf.

 

Gregory J. Amelung, DPM

Gregory J. Amelung, DPM
Gregory J. Amelung, DPM

Greg Amelung, DPM, began his education at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, and completed his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate Degree at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. He completed a one-year medical internship at North Chicago Veteran's Administration Hospital followed by a two-year surgical residency with the Resurrection Health Care Hospital System in Chicago, IL. Dr. Amelung completed his training with a one-year fellowship at Central Oklahoma Foot and Ankle Centers, associated with the Oklahoma Podiatric Residency Training Program, specializing in complicated reconstructive and traumatic surgery of the foot and ankle. Following his fellowship, he continued on as a surgical teaching attending at the residency program for two years. Looking for new opportunities, he joined Academy Foot and Ankle Specialists where he practices all aspects of foot and ankle care. Dr. Amelung believes that his extensive training will help provide many treatment options for all his patients. He believes that patient education and good communication is the key for successful care. Dr. Amelung has been declared a Diplomate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons by becoming board certified in forefoot, and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. He is married and a proud father of two boys. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.

 

Scott Floyd, DPM

Scott Floyd, DPM
Scott Floyd, DPM

Scott Floyd, DPM, is a board-qualified podiatrist and wound care specialist at Academy Foot & Ankle Specialists in the DFW metroplex, TX. Dr. Floyd specializes in diabetic wound care and ulcer care. He has comprehensive training in all aspects of podiatry, including elective and non-elective foot surgery. After graduating from Houston Baptist University, in Houston, TX, with a Bachelor of Science in biology, Dr. Floyd earned his medical degree at Kent State University College of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. He later continued his training with a three-year medical and surgical residency with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA. Since finishing his residency, Dr. Floyd has trained extensively in complex foot trauma, lower extremity sports medicine, and lower extremity diabetic surgical correction. In addition to his education and training, Dr. Floyd received advanced training and treated patients at the Foot and Ankle Clinic of the Virginias in Blacksburg, VA. He also worked in the orthopedic surgical department at the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, VA, where he focused on surgical and nonsurgical foot care. Dr. Floyd is extremely passionate about providing the best possible individualized care to his patients. When he is not working with patients, Dr. Floyd enjoys spending time with his family, and frequently participating in church activities.

 

Dan Pierini, DPM

Dan Pierini, DPM
Dan Pierini, DPM

Dan Pierini, DPM, grew up in the beach cities of Southern California, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete and professional musician. With a scientist mother and an athletic director father, Dr. Pierini predictably found a passion for sports medicine and physical training. While working as a personal trainer, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise and his pre-med education at California State University in Fullerton, CA. From there, he received his Podiatric Medical Degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA., where he was voted into several leadership positions by his classmates. Dr. Pierini then completed his 3-year surgical residency training at Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA. As Chief Resident, he earned numerous awards and accolades in high-quality patient care. He is an ABPM Board-Qualified Foot and Ankle Surgeon practicing full-scope podiatric medicine. Dr. Pierini enjoys being involved in his church community, playing drums, recreational sports, and spending time with his family.

 
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Sirisha Pokala, DPM

Sirisha Pokala, DPM
Sirisha Pokala, DPM

Sirisha Pokala, DPM, is a Southlake, TX native who graduated from Carroll High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated from the New York School of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, NY., and completed her three-year residency training at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI. She specializes in forefoot deformities, wound care, diabetic foot reconstruction, and sports medicine. She is board qualified in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle surgery. She is thrilled to be serving the community in which she was raised. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and scouting out the latest restaurants.

 

Gireesh Reddy, DPM

Gireesh Reddy, DPM
Gireesh Reddy, DPM

Gireesh Reddy DPM, is a board qualified, fellowship-trained surgeon with extensive experience in complex foot and ankle reconstruction and trauma. He started his medical journey by completing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI while working in a research lab to help develop drugs for the treatment of leukemia. He then completed his doctorate degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, NY., with Dean's List honors. He then had the privilege of serving as the Co-Chief at Detroit Medical Center and completed his residency at a level 1 trauma center. His residency training had heavy emphasis on trauma, wound care, and limb salvage. He went on to gain further experience in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at University of Texas San Antonio in TX. It was there that he also learned from world renowned surgeons in plastic surgery techniques and circular external fixators for the treatment of lower extremity pathology. Dr. Reddy also has advanced training in foot and ankle arthroscopy and peripheral nerve surgery including neurolysis, decompression techniques and nerve repair. In 2019, he also successfully completed the Advanced Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis course. Dr. Reddy finds it extremely important to personally connect with his patients and to provide all treatments including surgical and non-surgical options. Dr. Reddy is proficient in Hindi, Telugu, and Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis, basketball, hiking with his dog and kayaking.

 

Jeremy Brouillette, DPM

Jeremy Brouillette, DPM
Jeremy Brouillette, DPM

Jeremy Brouillette , DPM is a board qualified foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Brouillette graduated from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2014. He then completed his forefoot and rearfoot certified surgical residency at the Veterans’ Hospital in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Brouillette has had specialized training on all the newest leading foot and ankle techniques, as well as unique training in other areas such as wound care, diabetic limb salvage, nerve releases, and alternative conservative treatments for a host of ailments. He currently holds an affiliation with the Veterans’ Hospital in Salem to continue education and training for residents in our profession.

 

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