Dr. Robert F. Herbold, Jr., D.P.M.

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Robert F. Herbold Jr., who serves patients in Sarasota, Florida.

Recognized as a skilled podiatrist, Dr. Herbold Jr. specializes in podiatric medicine and foot & ankle surgery. At present, he serves as the President of Accredited Podiatry in Sarasota, Florida, as well as can be found on staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

The doctor’s patients have only wonderful things to say about him, one stating “Dr. Herbold is truly one of the best doctors out there. The way he cares for his patients is unmatched by any other medical professional I’ve seen. This is a man who truly loves what he does, and truly loves helping people. If you have any foot problems at all, I highly recommend seeing Dr. Herbold. He has taken care of me and my family for years. The office staff is phenomenal, you really will not find a better podiatrist anywhere.”

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Herbold Jr. earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine of Rosalind Franklin University. He then went on to complete his residency at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion, Illinois.

With well over two decades of experience in his field, he is board-certified in podiatric surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, whose mission is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by advancing the art and science of foot and ankle surgery.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

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