Meet Dr. Kiefer

Joseph E. Kiefer, DPM has been in practice since 1989, providing the Pensacola, FL area with high-quality podiatric services. As a local podiatrist, Dr. Kiefer has always had a profound dedication to his patients and their wellbeing. From minor issues such as wart removal to more serious conditions such as diabetes and arthritis, Dr. Kiefer gives every patient his undivided attention and helps them find a solution to their foot, ankle or leg issues.

With nearly 30 years as a practicing podiatrist, Dr. Kiefer is your local podiatrist and foot doctor that you can trust in the Pensacola, FL; Navarre, FL; and Mobile, AL areas. Call today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kiefer.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS


Qualifications:

Primary investigator on Phase III clinical trials involving recruiting, following and maintaining patient base for investigative trials. Periodic presentation of results to company officials with visual and statistical information. Both products now to market.

1996-1998 Clinical trials for Advance Tissue Sciences, Dermagraft

1996-1998 Clinical trials for Iamin Gel

Education:

  • 1987-1989 Surgical Residency PSR-24, Southeastern Medical Center, N. Miami Beach, FL
  • 1983-1987 Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatry, Chicago, IL
  • 1979-1983 B.A. Chemistry, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Private Practice: 1989 to Present, Pensacola, FL

  • 1994-Present Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • 2001-Present Chief Podiatric Section, Sacred Heart Hospital Dept. of Surgery
  • 2001-2006 Component President, Florida Podiatric Medical Association

Wound Care Experience:

  • 2003-Present Medical Director, Wound Care Center, Sacred Heart Hospital
  • 2001-2002 Staff Physician, Wound Care Center, Baptist Hospital
  • 1996-2001 Staff Physician, Curative Wound Care Center, West Florida Hospital

Affiliations:

  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • American Board of Podiatric Surgery
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Florida Podiatric Medical Association

 

Meet Dr. Chase T. Kiefer

Chase T. Kiefer, DPM is a surgical podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle surgery. He received his medical degree from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric medicine and surgery residency at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, receiving extensive training in trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

Dr. Kiefer’s clinical interests include foot and ankle fractures and reconstruction, arthritis of the foot and ankle, sports injuries, ankle sprains and instability, bunion and digital deformities, diabetic foot care as well as wound care.

Dr. Kiefer provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for foot and ankle issues. He is committed to treating his patients with the utmost care and compassion, and he looks forward to helping you achieve better foot and ankle health.

Education:

  • University of West Florida
  • Rosalind Franklin University – Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Research:

Publications:

Samuelson KL, Kiefer CT, Wu SC, Crews RT. Changing Perspectives: Offloading a Patient With a Diabetic Foot Ulcer as Opposed to Offloading a Diabetic Foot Ulcer. Foot Ankle Spec. 2020 Dec 7.

Projects & Oral Abstracts: (*denotes presenter)

  1. Kiefer C*, Manway J. “Emphysematous Osteomyelitis of the Calcaneus: Case Study.” American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Phoenix, AZ 2025.
  2. Meyer C, Marshall A*, Kiefer C, Warner R, Manway J. “Healthcare Disparities with Charcot Reconstruction.” American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Tampa FL, February 2024.
  3. Samuelson K*, Kiefer C, Rosenblatt NJ, Wu SC & Crews RT. “ Evaluation of Offloading Footwear Options’ Impact Upon User Stability.” APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National), Boston, MA. July, 2020.
  4. Waltz D*, Cheung, T, Tong KP, Kiefer C, Samuelson K, Warciak D, Larson J, Joseph R, Rodgers D. “Pulmonary Embolism Following Superior Peroneal Retinaculum Repair.” American Podiatric Medical Association The National, Boston, MA, 2020
  5. Loveland J, Cheung T, Tong KP, Kiefer C, Samuelson K, Warciak D, Waltz D*, Joseph R. “Replantation of the Navicular After Acute Dislocation in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Deformity.” American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Scientific Conference, San Antonio, TX, February, 2020.
  6. Kiefer C*, Samuelson K, Wu SC, Crews RT. “Changing Perspectives: Offloading a Patient with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer as Opposed to Offloading a Diabetic Foot Ulcer.” Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Summer Research Poster Presentation, North Chicago, IL. December, 2019.
  1. Affiliations:
  2. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
  3. American Podiatric Medical Association
  4. Florida Podiatric Medical Association