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Dr. Robert Frankfather, DPM

Dr. Robert Frankfather, DPM

Podiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Frankfather, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Nashville, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center and TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 88 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (88 reviews)

Locations

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Center - Nashville

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Center - Nashville397 Wallace Rd Ste 411 Nashville, TN 37211
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Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Center - Columbia

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Center - Columbia1413 Hatcher Ln Columbia, TN 38401
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Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Center - Spring Hill

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Center - Spring Hill5073 Main St Ste 230 Spring Hill, TN 37174
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Dr. Frankfather is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Frankfather's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Frankfather

4.1
88 ratings, 55 with a written review
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3 star
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I would like to express my gratefulness to part of the staff at Southern Hills location. I have been to this clinic twice and experienced some unpleasant situations and vowed not to go back. I went back the second time and came in contact with two amazing employees. Zae & Jocelyn. There is no need to go into details. They completely helped me with my concerns and changed my mind about returning. This is what outstanding customer service is and taking ownership with the willingness to help patients. They helped without hesitation and changed my mind about returning. This is what we need in businesses nowadays, people like Zae & Jocelyn. I would like to thank them for taking the time to help me resolve my concerns. Awesome employees
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Unprofessional
Dr. Frankfather put another patients personal health information into my file, making it look like it was my information, including that he gave me a brace he did not give me. I had to go in three times and request to have it taken out and made correct so only my own PHI was in my file! This was very disturbing and seriously unprofessional! I do not trust him after this and would not recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 23, 2024
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Amazing!!!
I had an amazing experience with Dr Frankfather. I got the injections and new insoles for my shoes. He was the absolute best!!! Thanks guys for all you do in helping folks like me walk around pain free everyday! KUDOS!!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Tabitha Griffin Duffano – Jun 14, 2024
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Amazing Doctor
I had an amazing experience with Dr. Frankfather! My ankle and foot felt so much better after and as time progresses I’m sure it will continue to feel better. My only concern is that I hope he smiles more in the future!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2024
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I had a great experience with Dr. Frankfather. He was very knowledgeable and didn't waste time when getting to the cause of my issues. He did a thorough exam and provided a treatment plan to me that worked great! I have had plantar fasciitis for such a long time and nothing worked. He identified the issue, provided treatment, told me what to do and what not to do and saw me for follow up. I feel so much better. He also encouraged me to come back if I had any further issues. I feel comfortable returning should I have any further symptoms. I would recommend him to others.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 11, 2023
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He is not someone I would trust
Sadly I spent a lot of time working to heal per his recommendations and solutions to resolve my issues He never took the time to fully examine the underlying issues Was rushed and moved along to the next patient. Was passive aggressive when I asked any questions
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2022
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The best!!
Having been in a boot with a misdiagnosed issue from another podiatrist, Dr. Frankfather resolved the medical issue and gave me support during this very Dis infficult situation
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 07, 2022
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Plantar fasciitis
Great doctor!! Easy to talk with. Fixed my plantar fasciitis that I’d been dealing with for 2 years under another doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam Chandler – Jun 29, 2022
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I went in to Dr. Frankfather to get an ingrown toenail removed. Dr. Frankfather was strongly recommended by my pediatrician, so my mom went with his advice. Before the appointment, I was terrified and did not want to go. When I arrived the lady at the front desk was very comforting because she saw that I was nervous and the wait to get into a room was not very long at all. The nurse was very nice to me also. When Dr. Frankfather came in, he was very relaxed and walked through everything that he would do so that there would be "no surprises". The numbing was fast and very effective so that when he removed the nail I did not feel a thing. He told me what I needed to do to make sure it healed properly, and two weeks later I came back for another great checkup to make sure everything was going well. My toe now looks and feels so much better, all because of Dr. Frankfather. I strongly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Louisa Brown – Nov 28, 2021
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I saw Dr. Frankfather in February 2021. I was diagnosed of having metatarsalgia in my right foot. He administered a shot in my foot. It didn’t relive any pain at all. I’m pondering the fact if the shot he gave me was sugar water. I wanted orthotics for my foot and it took over 3 months to get. No one there followed up as to the reason why it took so long. It was overall a bad experience. In hindsight, I should of made an appointment with an orthopedic doctor. Live and learn.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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George Terry – Aug 28, 2021
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Several years ago Dr Frankfather removed bunions on bot my feet and they still look and feel great. Recently he helped relieve plantar fasciitis in my foot. He’s very friendly and listens to your concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ktg – Aug 14, 2021
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Great doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 21, 2021
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Dr Frankfather and his Staff are amazing. Doc is straight forward and very informative on what he is doing and what needs to be done long term. First time I ever had a staff member come in and explain the charges and what insurance covers. I love the way his office is run. Others should take notice. No long waits either. Quick in and out.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Michael Patton – Jun 15, 2021
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At first he did not have time to answer questions. I told the nurse that I was not pleased. I assume she said something to him. The next time he came in, he was very willing to answer questions. He even approached me as I was checking out with more conversation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 09, 2021
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Dr. Frankfather and his staff are wonderful! I have been a patient of his for over 20 years and he is the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Fults – May 24, 2021
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Great Doc, provided immediate relief for a foot injury. Fast, efficient, & very competent Thank you!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Todd Essig – Feb 27, 2021
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I Would recommend DR Frankfather to anyone I Was very scared on my first visit Dealing with a Ulcer on the top of my foot he was very understanding and took the time to listen to my worries. he took the time to explain everything that needed to be Done and put me at ease and the staff there is amazing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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joseph – Feb 21, 2021
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I saw Dr. Frankfarther 4 times in a 3 month period. I was very happy with his care and glad to have worked with him. I found him to be kind, understanding, and competent. He was familiar with my injury, made a plan to rehabilitate without surgery! His plan worked and my foot feels great - I am running again without problems. I appreciated not only his quick diagnosis, but also his detailed treatment plan, and of course how well it worked. I also appreciate talking football, and kids, and exercise with Dr. Frankfarther. He was fantastic to work with as a doctor and a person and I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jules – Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. Frankfather is very knowledgeable in his practice and caring with his patients. I recommend him to all family and friends, his staff is caring and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2020
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Had a great experience with Dr.Frankfather and his staff! I would highly recommend this doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pam Frith – Dec 04, 2020
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care philosophy

By looking past the focused area of symptoms, we are able to identify additional contributing factors that need to be addressed in order to more comprehensively achieve a full recovery.

biography

Dedicated and compassionate physician.
  • Podiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • West Houston Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • West Houston Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
  • English

  • Spanish

Dr. Frankfather is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Podiatry

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center

      391 Wallace Rd
      Nashville, TN 37211
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center

      200 Stonecrest Blvd
      Smyrna, TN 37167
      Recipient of 20
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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