Dr. Tally is a double board certified foot & ankle surgeon. He was born in Southern California at Edwards Air Force Base and grew up in Sedalia, MO where he graduated from Smith Cotton High School in 2008 with honors. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, being accepted into the honors program, where he graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry/Pre-Med with a minor in Economics in 2012. Upon graduation, Dr. Tally returned to Southern California to attend Western University of Health Sciences-Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine College. While at Western University he excelled in academics, patient care, and volunteering.
After graduating with his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Tally completed his comprehensive surgical training at Emory Decatur Hospital. While in residency Dr. Tally was extensively and thoroughly trained in forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, trauma, Diabetic wound care/limb salvage, lower extremity infections, pediatric foot deformities, and biomechanics. While in residency, Dr. Tally attended and spoke at numerous conferences across the country as a member of the Podiatry Institute expanding his knowledge base to better serve his patients. He was also published in the Podiatry Institute’s annual “Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Update Series” and published in the “Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery”.
Dr. Tally’s motto is “No one ever realizes how many steps they take in a day until each step hurts” and believes the mobility of his patients is one of the most important aspects in their life. He has dedicated his life to helping people return to activities that they have been unable to participate in due to a lower extremity issue whether it is Diabetic foot and wound care, ingrown toenail, fungal nails, bunion, hammertoe, flatfoot, high arched foot, ankle sprain, stress fracture, or sustaining a traumatic injury. His care for his patients is to the highest degree as well as his treatment of patients. To maintain this standard he has set for himself to best treat each and every patient, Dr. Tally continues his medical education year round staying up to date with the newest literature and practice principals.
Affiliations
- Licensed, Georgia State Board
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Georgia Podiatric Medical Association
- American Board of Foot and Reconstructive/Ankle Surgery Certified Diplomate
- American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery- Fellow
