Dr. Franklin W. Harry, DPM

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Franklin W. Harry, who serves patients throughout the State of Missouri.

A skilled podiatrist, Dr. Harry is the Founder of Best Foot Forward, with offices located in Festus and St. Louis, Missouri. He enjoys working in all areas of foot and ankle care, specializing in diabetic wound care and foot and ankle surgery. His other areas of expertise include bone deformities, arthritis, as well as foot and ankle injuries.

Best Foot Forward (BFF) is committed to providing excellent podiatric care by enhancing the quality of life of patients with foot, ankle and leg problems. BFF strives to preserve and restore health of the lower extremity and the person through provision of patient‐centered care. Their podiatrists treat everything from difficult to trim toenails, calluses, warts, foot infections, diabetic wound care, fall prevention, and surgical foot and ankle repairs.

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Harry earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University in Miami, Florida. He completed his surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and received advanced training with the Central Kentucky Diabetes Fellowship, specializing in complex wounds, limb salvage, and the biomechanics of fall prevention.

An authority in his field, the doctor is a member of the American Association of Podiatric Practice Management, and is board-certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry.

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. 

In his free time, Dr. Harry enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog, Bentley. They like cooking, hiking, scuba diving, exploring new restaurants, and are avid sports fans. Passionate about helping people in the community and internationally, he and his wife volunteer with medical mission programs in Guatemala, Haiti, and locally in homeless shelters in the St. Louis area.

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