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Serving Georgetown & Surrounding Areas
Central Texas Foot Specialist take pride in successfully treating Foot, Heel & Ankle issues for adults and children. After graduating from college, our doctors completed medical school with the emphasis on the foot and ankle and how they affect the rest of the body.
After podiatric medical school, our doctors trained three extra years becoming surgeons specializing in foot and ankle surgical treatments to ensure comfort and return function to as quickly as possible.
Our surgeons, unlike other foot and ankle surgeons, have a philosophy that keeping you active and mobile is a key to healing. Though our doctors are surgically trained, we pride ourselves on trying to keep surgery as a last resort option if possible.
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So if you, or your loved one, ages 0-100 have foot or ankle pain, or simply even would like an foot/ankle evaluation, trust the Podiatrist experts at Central Texas Foot Specialist!
Dr. Renee Kukla Pietzsch DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Renee Kukla Pietzsch DPM, FACFAS (pronounced PEACH) is a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery® Certified in Foot Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
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She is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she was several times awarded the GTE Scholar-Athlete Award while playing Volleyball for Texas A&M University and was a member of the National Honor Society. She knew as a freshman at A&M that podiatry was going to be her profession as she realized she could combine her desire to help others of all ages and her love of sports medicine and surgery all in one profession. After graduating from Texas A&M University she attended the acclaimed California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA, graduating with honors and was a recipient of the Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities award.
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She completed her surgical residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA. After residency, she completed a Fellowship in Diabetic Limb Salvage at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Upon completing her Fellowship training, she returned to Central Texas where she resides with her Firefighter husband and two children. She now spends her free time chasing after her children, church, running and playing tennis.
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Education & Training
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Undergraduate – Texas A&M University- College Station, Texas
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Medical School – California College of Podiatric Medicine- San Francisco, California
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Residency – Eastern Virginia Medical School-Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Fellowship – Diabetic Limb Salvage-Eastern Virginia Medical School-Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Board Certified – American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Fellow – American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
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Member - Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board, Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation
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Podiatric Expert Witness, Texas Dept of Licensing & Regulation
Dr. Stephen L. Smith, DPM
Dr. Stephen L. Smith, DPM is a Fellowship trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Veteran of the United StatesArmy. Dr. Smith’s interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery originated during his deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom.As a member of a Forward Surgical Team, he worked directly alongside orthopaedic and trauma surgeons to provide emergency resuscitation, surgery, and evacuation of battlefield trauma. During this time, he also cofounded the first stand-alone combined orthopaedic and rehabilitative clinic in the southern region of Iraq. This provided service members with a unique opportunity to rehabilitate certain conditions in theater instead of being sent home, including foot and ankle injuries. Following his deployment, Dr. Smith worked as an EmergencyDepartment Nurse and Anesthesia Technician prior to becoming a Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon.
Dr. Smith is a graduate of University of Texas at San Antonio (cum laude) where he achieved the President’s List for academic achievement and was selected for a research preceptorship in the UTSA Karl Klose Lab and South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases. After graduating from UTSA, he continued his education at Midwestern University, Arizona College School of Podiatric Medicine, where he authored and co-authored award-winning foot
and ankle research. During podiatric medical school, he founded the Student Veteran’s & Military Club at Midwestern University encompassing both Arizona and Illinois campuses. He was also class President of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons student chapter.
He completed podiatric residency with a credential in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery at UT Health San Antonio/University Hospital, a level I trauma center, and Audie L. Murphy VA medical center in San Antonio, Texas.During residency, he served on professional committees where he collaborated with educational leaders of podiatric education, moderated sessions at national meetings, and authored seven Educational Pathways which were utilized by podiatric medical schools and residencies during the challenges of the pandemic. After residency,
Dr. Smith pursued additional training and graduated from the San Antonio Sports Medicine Associates Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship where he learned from the musculoskeletal physicians and surgeons serving various high schools, colleges, universities, and professional sports teams in the greater San Antonio area.
When not working, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs exploring the Texas Hill Country by hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and sightseeing. His hobbies include wood and metal working, competitive shooting, martial arts, and is an avid collegiate and professional football fan.
Education & Training
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United States Army – Veteran (OIF)
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Undergraduate – University of Texas at San Antonio
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Medical (DPM) – Midwestern University, Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine
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Residency – UT Heath San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas
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Fellowship – San Antonio Sports Medicine Associates Foot & Ankle Surgical Fellowship
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Woke in the middle of the night with my toe throbbing for no discernible reason… what the???? I needed a podiatrist, preferably a female. I turned to Google, and there was one just minutes from my house. I was given an appointment just days away, whenI arrived the receptionist greeted me pleasantly. My wait was short, the nurse was friendly as she did her intake, and Dr. Pietzsch was on time, quickly pin pointed what the problem was and offered me a choice of how I wanted her to treat it. Of course I opted for the non-surgical solution and left with a medication to treat it. She even complimented me on my shoe choice (Vionics) as she left the treatment room. All-in-all it was a very pleasant experience and I will return, and recommend her to my friends!
I loved The doctor and how friendly her assistant was, as well as the doctor. They both answered all my questions without rushing the visit.
I love Dr. Pietzsch. She's an excellent podiatrist and also so personable. Even when I don't see her for 2-3 years, she always remembers my "issues." It's like chatting with a friend. The office is quite efficient, and you can do the paperwork online before coming in which I really prefer.