Peninnah R. Kumar, DPM, CWSP, AACFAS
Podiatry located in Midtown, Nashville, TN & Gallatin, TN
Dr. Kumar is currently seeing patients in our Mount Juliet and Hermitage offices.
About Dr. Kumar
Dr. Kumar was born in South India but grew up in Philadelphia, PA and moved to the Nashville area to be closer to her parents. At a very young age, diabetes had a significant impact on her family’s life and opened the doors to podiatry. Her undergraduate studies were split between Villanova University and Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia. Her desire to pursue her love for surgery and medicine led her to Cleveland, OH, where she completed 4 years at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. In June 2013, Dr. Kumar graduated from the 3 year Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency program with a PMSR Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle certificate. During her residency, Dr. Kumar was given the opportunity to lecture at national and regional podiatry conferences as well publish podiatric literature.
Dr. Kumar credits her husband Jonathan, her family, and most importantly, God’s guidance for helping her achieve her goals. Her greatest achievements to date have to be the births of her four sons, James, Judah, Jaren and Jace.
Certifications/Memberships
Board Certified, American Board of Wound Management
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery
Member of Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Education and Training
Residency: Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency Program, Atlanta, Georgia
DPM: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate: Villanova University, in Villanova, Pennsylvania and Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia
Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain; Summer, 2004
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Biology/Pre-Med, Alderson-Broaddus College, Magna cum Laude
Publications
Various Techniques in Tarsal Coalition Resection- Podiatry Institute Update 2013
5 reviews on articles written for the 2008 Compendium—2007
WV-INBRE Research Internship: Effects of Nitric Oxide on Cancer Cells
Professional Interests
Diabetic Foot Care
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Heel Pain
Ingrown Nails
Skin Lesions
Athletic Injuries / Trauma
Personal Interests
Church
Visiting and exploring locals parks with husband and sons
Traveling
Cooking
Hiking
Diabetic education and medical missions
Medical Staff Privileges
Dr. Kumar is currently seeing patients in our Mount Juliet and Hermitage offices.
About Dr. Kumar
Dr. Kumar was born in South India but grew up in Philadelphia, PA and moved to the Nashville area to be closer to her parents. At a very young age, diabetes had a significant impact on her family’s life and opened the doors to podiatry. Her undergraduate studies were split between Villanova University and Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia. Her desire to pursue her love for surgery and medicine led her to Cleveland, OH, where she completed 4 years at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. In June 2013, Dr. Kumar graduated from the 3 year Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency program with a PMSR Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle certificate. During her residency, Dr. Kumar was given the opportunity to lecture at national and regional podiatry conferences as well publish podiatric literature.
Dr. Kumar credits her husband Jonathan, her family, and most importantly, God’s guidance for helping her achieve her goals. Her greatest achievements to date have to be the births of her four sons, James, Judah, Jaren and Jace.
Certifications/Memberships
Board Certified, American Board of Wound Management
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Board Qualified, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Foot Surgery
Member of Tennessee Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American Podiatric Medical Association
Member of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Education and Training
Residency: Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery; Atlanta Veterans Affairs Residency Program, Atlanta, Georgia
DPM: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Undergraduate: Villanova University, in Villanova, Pennsylvania and Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia
Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain; Summer, 2004
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Biology/Pre-Med, Alderson-Broaddus College, Magna cum Laude
Publications
Various Techniques in Tarsal Coalition Resection- Podiatry Institute Update 2013
5 reviews on articles written for the 2008 Compendium—2007
WV-INBRE Research Internship: Effects of Nitric Oxide on Cancer Cells
Professional Interests
Diabetic Foot Care
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Heel Pain
Ingrown Nails
Skin Lesions
Athletic Injuries / Trauma
Personal Interests
Church
Visiting and exploring locals parks with husband and sons
Traveling
Cooking
Hiking
Diabetic education and medical missions