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Ephraim McDowell Health welcomes podiatrist, Thomas Poynter, DPM, to the medical staff.  He will be seeing patients primarily at the Ephraim McDowell Specialty Center, located at 216 West Walnut Street, Danville and Ephraim McDowell Wound Healing Center, located inside Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital in Harrodsburg.  He also will be seeing patients at Ephraim McDowell Liberty Family Medical Center and Ephraim McDowell Springfield Family Medical Center.

Dr. Poynter is a board-certified surgical podiatrist. He is a proud Wabash College Alum and fulfilled his doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Kent State. Dr. Poynter fulfilled his surgical residency and fellowship at The University of Louisville where he was extensively trained in diabetic limb salvage, and foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He is published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. His interests include wound care, limb salvage, and Charcot foot and ankle.

Dr. Poynter will be joining the Danville community with his wife Mackenzie Poynter, their 1-year-old daughter Cameron, as well as their two Dachshunds (Indy and Louie). The family is excited to integrate into the community and help provide a high level of care to the people of central Kentucky. During his free time, Dr. Poynter enjoys walks with his family and fishing. 

The Ephraim McDowell Specialty Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Poynter, please call (859) 936-9358.