Dawn M. Michels, DPM
Specializes in comprehensive, conservative care for foot and ankle conditions.
Dr. Michels earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa. She graduated cum laude from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, then moved to Louisville and became the first woman to complete a surgical residency in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at the Kentucky Podiatric Residency program, which is affiliated with the University of Louisville.
After completing her residency, Dr. Michels began providing comprehensive, compassionate foot and ankle care to patients of all ages in Louisville and New Albany, and she has continued to do so for more than 19 years.
Dr. Michels specializes in evaluating and treating foot and ankle conditions, including Achilles tendinitis, flatfoot, general foot pain, heel pain, ingrown toenails, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, toenail injuries, and warts. She provides in-office treatment with the goal to get her patients back on their feet so they can enjoy the things that matter most to them.
In her free time, Dr. Michels enjoys playing tennis and golf, swimming, strength training, hiking, and traveling with her husband, Carlos Rivas, and their three children.
Our patients can receive MRI imaging onsite at both our Louisville and New Albany Clinics.
Providing the latest advances in orthopedic surgery is our specialty.
We take a unique, multidisciplinary approach to pain management.
Our physical therapists use advanced techniques to help restore strength and mobility. 
We provide comprehensive, conservative care for a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions.
We offer same- and next-day care to patients with acute injuries.
Get back in the game with help from our sports medicine specialists. 
Our centers are equipped with a state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine.