Podiatrist located in Phoenix, AZ
Jacob Wolfrum, DPM, is originally from Buffalo, NY. He is a dedicated and empathetic board-certified podiatrist and surgeon who is focused on providing compassionate care to improve his patients’ quality of life and activity levels.
Dr. Wolfrum graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University at Buffalo with a degree in psychology and biology. He received his medical degree in Podiatry from The Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL. He attributes his knowledge, dedication, work ethic, and skills to the excellent training he received at school.
After medical school, Dr. Wolfrum began residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. After two years, he decided to transfer to the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System in Manhattan and Brooklyn for two additional years. The VA offered the added benefit of training under surgeons in Phoenix at Banner hospitals, performing Charcot Reconstruction, total ankle replacement, trauma surgery, external fixation, fracture repair of the foot and ankle, soft tissue pathology and tendon and ligament repair, as well as reconstructive procedures of the mid and forefoot.
Today, Dr. Wolfrum specializes in Forefoot reconstruction, Flatfoot Reconstruction, Advanced Wound Care, Trauma, Charcot Reconstruction, External Fixation, General Podiatric Care, Diabetic Foot Care, Soft Tissue Repair and Balancing. Lapiplasty, and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Dr. Wolfrum believes in addressing aggravating and underlying conditions in order to properly treat and achieve the best quality of life for his patients. He is caring and empathetic and believes it is important to establish a surgeon-patient relationship based on trust and transparency.
Being from Buffalo, he is a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan as well as a long-time enthusiast of Formula 1 and sports car racing. He likes keeping active and enjoys football, baseball, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and wakeboarding.
Education
Undergraduate studies in Psychology and Biology from the University of Buffalo (Magna Cum Laude), 2013
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from The Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, IL, 2018
Residency completed at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, and VA NY Harbor Healthcare System in Manhattan and Brooklyn, 2021
Board Certifications
American Podiatric Medical Association
Hospital Affiliations
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Banner Del Webb Medical Center
- Banner Boswell Medical Center
- Banner University Medical Center
SPECIALTIES
Bunion Surgery, Charcot Reconstruction, Diabetic Foot Care, General Podiatry, Lapiplasty, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Podiatric Surgery, Rearfoot Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Total Ankle Replacement, Trauma/Injuries, Wounds
