Dr. Sam Rathe was born and raised in Ames, Iowa. He graduated from
Ames High School and went on to attend The University of Iowa where he earned a B.S. in Human Physiology. This was followed by his medical education at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and completion of an extensive, three-year Pediatric surgery residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Rathe enjoys anything active and outdoors especially snow skiing, golf, soccer, long walks outside with a good podcast or music, as well as some pick-up basketball here and there. Dr. Rathe makes it a priority to spend time with family and friends including his wife, Emily, whom he married in the summer of 2020 at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Rathe has a passion for providing compassionate, kind, personalized care for patients.
He chose medicine and in particular Podiatry to help people stay active, pain-free, and on their feet in order to live life to the fullest. He values getting to know his patients and establishing long-term care relationships. His philosophy is to work together with his patients so they can together arrive at a treatment plan that best works for them. He is board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS).
Expertise
Specialization in General Podiatry – diagnosis and treatment of all conditions involving the foot, ankle, and lower leg. This includes non-surgical treatments of foot and ankle conditions, foot and ankle surgical reconstruction with a special emphasis on forefoot and midfoot procedures, sports medicine, and diabetic foot care including wound care and limb salvage.
Common conditions treated:
-Bunions
-Hammertoes
-Arthritis
-Heel pain
-Heel spurs
-Achilles tendonitis
-Ingrown and Fungal Toenails
-Athletes Foot
-Soft tissue lumps and bumps such as ganglion cysts and Morton’s neuroma
-Corns and Calluses
-Gout
-Warts
-Foot fractures and sprains
-Sprained ankles
-Flat feet
-High arches
-Diabetes and diabetic foot complications, such as foot wounds, infections, and nerve damage
Sees Patients: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday