Sarah Richards, DPM Title: Podiatrist Education: The Ohio State University, Kent State University Expertise: Podiatry Board-certified podiatristDoctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State UniversityThe Impact of Lifestyle Risk Factors on the Rate of Infection After Surgery for a Fracture of the Ankle Scientific Literature Review, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (2017) Experience Sarah Richards, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist. Growing up as a dancer, Dr. Richards experienced her own issues with the health of her feet at a young age. After suffering with an ingrown toenail that was treated by a podiatrist, she knew that medicine would be the path she wanted to take. Today, she treats a wide range of conditions including sports related injuries and toenail fungus. I love seeing people get better. People come to me with a problem and the fact that we can improve their quality of life makes me love my job.-Sarah Richards, DPM Education Dr. Richards received her bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and her doctorate from Kent State University. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.