Dr. Pokala

Dr. Pokala is a board certified surgeon who was born in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and grew up in Southlake, TX. After high school, she went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin (hook ‘em!). While obtaining her degree in nutrition, Dr. Pokala became passionate about caring for diabetic patients and decided to specialize in podiatry. After college, she attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine where she completed her doctorate degree. Dr. Pokala then trained in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield Michigan. Her training specialized in diabetic limb salvage, elective forefoot procedures, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Pokala has been practicing in the DFW area since graduating residency. When it comes to patients, Dr. Pokala likes to exhaust conservative treatment prior to surgery. She places importance in educating her patients and jointly coming up with a treatment plan. During her free time, she likes to do yoga, try the newest restaurant in town, and spend time with her family.