DR. ALLYSSA KNOWLES
Dr. Knowles is a board certified physician practicing Podiatric medicine/ foot and ankle surgery in New Providence & Grand Bahama, The Bahamas. She attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY for her undergraduate studies, on a full academic scholarship. It was in her sophomore year that her anatomy & physiology professor introduced her to the field of podiatric medicine. She pursued her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Miami, FL, and completed her surgical residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center (as chief resident) in Brooklyn, NY. Here she joined the teaching staff of the podiatric medicine/surgery residency program and worked closely with the residents in their clinical & surgical training and in 2019 Dr. Knowles became the Assistant Program Director in the Department of Surgery/Division of Podiatry. In 2022, Dr. Knowles took her expertise back to her home in The Bahamas where she is currently seeing and treating patients. Dr. Knowles is board certified (Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Medicine) and is currently board qualified and eligible for certification in 2022 for the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
“I ensure that my patients are comfortable, and knowledgeable about all aspects of their treatment regimen including all conservative and surgical options. This, in turn, gives the patient confidence and increases patient compliance as we work toward the same goal.”
MISSION
Dr. Knowles has a simple premise: Make available to every individual, the health resources needed to live a healthy and active lifestyle. This begins with educating all patients on the importance of preventative foot health measures, as the feet are the foundation to a healthy and active lifestyle. Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being. They require expert care! Dr. Knowles treats patients of all ages with any foot & ankle concern, ranging from pediatric foot deformities, diabetics, trauma victims, athletes and more. As a former ballet dancer, Dr. Knowles also works to integrate her medical knowledge with the art of dance to aid dancers in achieving a full recovery and prompt return to activity.
