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Michael G. Lyons, DPM — Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Comprehensive podiatric care for patients across Hernando, Southaven, DeSoto County, and the greater Memphis area.

Dr. Michael G. Lyons, DPM — board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Foot Health Centers

A practice built on accurate diagnosis and clear communication.

Dr. Michael G. Lyons is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon focused on giving patients a clear understanding of what's wrong and what comes next. Foot Health Centers cares for patients of all ages — from active children and weekend athletes to retirees and patients living with diabetes.

The practice emphasizes conservative treatment when appropriate and reserves surgery for situations where it offers the best outcome.

Board Certification

Board-certified foot and ankle surgeon.

Care Philosophy

Conservative-first treatment with surgical care when needed.

Local Focus

Two offices serving DeSoto County and Memphis-area patients.

Full-Service Podiatry

Medical, surgical, diabetic, and wound care.

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Curriculum Vitae

More about Dr. Michael G. Lyons, DPM

Board-certified podiatric physician and foot and ankle surgeon with more than two decades of clinical, surgical, administrative, and community leadership experience. Founder and Medical Director of Foot Health Centers, providing comprehensive care for bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, diabetic foot complications, wounds, injuries, arthritis, and chronic foot and ankle conditions.

Clinical & Professional Focus

  • Foot and ankle surgery
  • Bunion and hammertoe correction
  • Diabetic foot and wound care
  • Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
  • Sports and work-related injuries
  • Utilization review and medical-legal analysis

Education & Training

  • Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 2004
  • Kennedy Memorial Hospital
    Stratford, New Jersey
    Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency, 2003–2006 · Chief Resident, 2006

    Completed over 1,000 primary surgical cases with rotations in plastic, orthopedic, and vascular surgery, plus nephrology, endocrinology, and infectious disease.

  • University of Rochester
    Rochester, New York
    B.A. in Health and Society, May 1998 · Doris Post Scholar

Professional Experience

  • Foot Health Centers
    CEO / Medical Director · 2006–Present

    Leads medical, surgical, and operational direction of a multi-location podiatric practice, caring for roughly 200 patients weekly across the full range of foot and ankle conditions.

  • Medical Consultants Network
    Physician Reviewer · 2018–Present

    Independent medical reviews for workers' compensation, utilization review, and medical necessity matters.

  • American Medical Forensic Specialists
    Medical Expert Reviewer · 2018–Present

    Medical-legal review and expert analysis for foot, ankle, and wound care matters.

  • On Point Urgent Care
    Co-Founder / Partner · 2014–Present

    Co-founded a three-location urgent care network serving North Mississippi and the greater Memphis area.

Leadership & Public Service

  • Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
    Board Service · 2025–Present

    Contributes a private-practice podiatry perspective to patient-centered outcomes research and real-world implementation of findings.

  • Mississippi Podiatry Contractor Advisory Committee
    Podiatry Representative · 2008–2011

    Advised the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Mississippi on coding, coverage, and clinical policy.

Memberships & Affiliations

  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Volunteer, DeSoto County Sheriff Patrol
  • Community supporter: Memphis Zoo & Memphis Children's Hospital

Outside the office: biking, skiing, nutrition, and hiking.

Research, Publications & Patents

  • Lyons MG. Efficacy of Amniotic Membrane Grafts vs. Conventional Treatments in Diabetic Wound Healing: An Internal Clinical Study. In progress.
  • Lyons MG, Wenzler R, Malhotra S. Comparative Efficacy of Oral Alpha-Lipoic Acid Monotherapy Versus Combination Therapy with Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Managing Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Study. In progress.
  • Cortese SF, Lyons MG. Epidemiology of Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Workplace. Foot Ankle Clin N Am. 2002;7(2):273–290.
  • Kazlow T, Lyons MG. U.S. Patent 10,182,936: Heelaway Device. Published November 20, 2014.
  • Lyons MG. Endofuse for Foot Arthrodesis: A Case Series of a Novel Implant. In progress.
  • Lyons MG. Stingray Injury to the Peroneal Tendons: A Case Report. In progress.
  • Cortese SF, Lyons MG. Surgical Management of Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis. Presented at MPMS, February 2003.
  • Zinney C, Lyons MG. Neurovascular Injury During Endoscopic Tarsal Tunnel Release: A Cadaveric Study. Foot Ankle Int. 1997;18(10).

Selected Presentations

  • Top 10 Problems of the Ankle and Foot for the Primary Care MD. UMDNJ Family Medicine Residency Program, April 2006.
  • Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle. Drexel School of Medicine, October 2005.
  • Complications of the Foot and Ankle in Diabetes. St. Francis Hospital, Memphis, TN, March 2018.
  • Common Problems of the Foot and Ankle for Primary Care Physicians. RedMed Family Medicine Resident Symposium, Memphis, TN, September 2019.
  • Misdiagnoses of the Foot and Ankle. St. Francis Department of Physical Therapy, Memphis, TN, April 2021.
Dr. Robert J. Wenzler, DPM — foot and ankle surgeon at Foot Health Centers

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Dr. Robert J. Wenzler, DPM

Dr. Robert J. Wenzler is a podiatric physician and foot and ankle surgeon with extensive experience in medical, surgical, sports-related, and wound-care conditions of the foot and ankle. He provides comprehensive care for bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, diabetic foot complications, wounds, ulcers, sports injuries, trauma, arthritis, tendon conditions, and chronic foot and ankle pain.

Dr. Wenzler is known for a practical, patient-centered approach to care. He emphasizes accurate diagnosis, clear communication, and treatment plans designed to help patients return to walking, working, sports, and daily activity as safely and efficiently as possible.

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Curriculum Vitae

More about Dr. Robert J. Wenzler, DPM

Podiatric physician and foot and ankle surgeon providing comprehensive medical, surgical, sports-related, and wound care for patients throughout North Mississippi and the greater Memphis area. Advanced fellowship training in Ilizarov frame and external fixation techniques, with a focus on diabetic limb preservation, sports medicine, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Clinical & Professional Focus

  • Foot and ankle surgery
  • Bunion and hammertoe correction
  • Diabetic foot and wound care
  • Limb preservation and ulcer prevention
  • Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
  • Sports injuries of the foot and ankle
  • Fractures, sprains, and tendon injuries
  • Ilizarov frame and external fixation
  • Foot and ankle reconstruction
  • Care of youth and competitive athletes

Education & Training

  • Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, May 2004
  • Kennedy Memorial Hospital
    Stratford, New Jersey
    Foot & Ankle Surgical Residency, 2004–2007

    Extensive surgical training in foot and ankle reconstruction, trauma, diabetic limb preservation, wound care, and elective forefoot and rearfoot procedures, with rotations in plastic, orthopedic, vascular surgery, infectious disease, endocrinology, and nephrology.

  • Ilizarov Frame / External Fixation Fellowship
    Advanced Fellowship Training

    Complex deformity correction, limb salvage, stabilization of difficult foot and ankle conditions, and reconstructive surgical planning.

  • University of Memphis
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Undergraduate Studies, May 1998

Professional Experience

  • Foot Health Centers
    Foot & Ankle Surgeon · 2006–Present

    Comprehensive medical and surgical foot and ankle care for patients throughout North Mississippi and the greater Memphis area — bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, diabetic foot wounds, sports injuries, tendon problems, fractures, arthritis, and chronic foot and ankle pain.

  • Sports Medicine & Community Team Care
    DeSoto County, MS & Shelby County, TN

    Foot and ankle care for athletes and sports teams across youth, school, recreational, and adult competitive levels — focused on safe recovery and reducing the risk of reinjury.

Community Service & Outreach

  • Memphis Boys & Girls Club
    Volunteer

    Supports youth development, mentorship, athletics, and community engagement — helping young people build confidence, discipline, and healthy habits.

  • DeSoto & Shelby County Sports Community

    Provides accessible foot and ankle care for athletes, coaches, and families, supporting local schools, athletic programs, and community organizations.

Areas of Surgical Experience

  • Bunion correction
  • Hammertoe correction
  • Foot and ankle reconstruction
  • Ilizarov frame & external fixation
  • Diabetic foot surgery
  • Wound-related procedures
  • Tendon and ligament repair
  • Fracture care
  • Soft tissue & bony deformity correction
  • Forefoot and rearfoot surgery

Memberships & Affiliations

  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Foot Health Centers
  • Memphis Boys & Girls Club Volunteer
  • DeSoto & Shelby County sports community supporter

Outside the office: supporting local athletics, community youth programs, and active lifestyles for families across North Mississippi and the greater Memphis area.

Research, Publications & Academic Projects

  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG, Malhotra S. Comparative Efficacy of Oral Alpha-Lipoic Acid Monotherapy Versus Combination Therapy with Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Managing Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo-Controlled Study. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Clinical Outcomes Following Surgical Correction of Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus Deformity in a Community-Based Foot and Ankle Practice. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Long-Term Patient Satisfaction After Hammertoe Correction: A Review of Pain Relief, Shoe Gear Tolerance, and Functional Improvement. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Advanced Wound Care Protocols for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Practice-Based Review of Debridement, Offloading, Infection Control, and Healing Outcomes. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Use of Amniotic Membrane and Biologic Graft Applications in Chronic Diabetic Foot Wounds: Clinical Experience and Healing Trends. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ. Ilizarov Frame and External Fixation Principles in Complex Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction: A Clinical Review. Completed fellowship academic project.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Surgical Management of Recurrent or Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis After Failed Conservative Treatment. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ. Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries in Youth and High School Athletes: Common Patterns, Treatment Pathways, and Return-to-Play Considerations. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Limb Preservation Strategies in Diabetic Foot Care: Early Recognition, Wound Debridement, Offloading, Vascular Assessment, and Multidisciplinary Management. In progress.
  • Wenzler RJ, Lyons MG. Outcomes After Forefoot Surgery in Patients With Diabetes: Risk Reduction, Incision Planning, Wound Healing, and Postoperative Monitoring. In progress.

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