Our Team is Here to Serve You

Southern Maryland is Where Patients Come First

Our Mission to help you get back to your daily activities with as little discomfort as possible

The team at Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle is composed of a diverse group of professionals, including administrative leaders, clinical supervisors, medical assistants, and support staff. They work together to ensure efficient operations in both patient care and office management across their locations. The team’s focus is on providing quality foot and ankle healthcare services, with a collaborative approach between administrative and clinical staff to meet the needs of their patients.

Doctors and Medical Professionals at Southern Maryland

Welcome to Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle, where our dedicated team of podiatrists and professional staff are committed to providing exceptional foot and ankle care. We believe in a collaborative approach, listening to your concerns and offering the best treatment options to relieve pain, resolve problems, and improve your overall health.

Justin Pointer, DPM

Dr. Pointer is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS).

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Dr. Pointer is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Dr. Pointer specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction and is certified on the Total Ankle replacement. He has extensive training in diabetic-limb salvage, and Charcot reconstruction. His special interest is in foot and Ankle reconstruction, Diabetic-limb salvage, Sports medicine, Orthoplastics, Ankle Arthroscopy along with foot and ankle trauma.

Dr. Pointer hails from Texas and earned his undergraduate degrees in Biology and Political Science from Sam Houston State University before studying at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed a four-year surgical residency in foot and ankle reconstruction at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and at Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York. His specialized training ranges from advanced surgical techniques to conservative care.

When Dr. Pointer is not spending time with his wife and three young children, he is a sports fan and enjoys participating in global community and medical service projects.

Dr. Justin Pointer sees patients in our
Waldorf and Clinton offices.

Tomika Coleman, DPM

Dr. Coleman is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

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Dr. Coleman is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a comprehensive surgical residency with training in limb preservation and deformity correction of the foot and ankle at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Prior to medical school, Dr. Coleman was a research director of nuclear medicine at University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) with multiple publications. She has earned a Master of Science in Biotechnology and Biodefense from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morgan State University.

Dr. Coleman sees patients in our
Clinton and Waldorf offices.

Nishani Kuruppu, DPM

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Dr. Kuruppu is a local of Frederick, Maryland, and earned her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Hearing & speech sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park. Go Terps! She obtained her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kuruppu completed her foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, where she was a chief resident. She had extensive foot & ankle trauma exposure at Jacobi Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

During her residency, Dr. Kuruppu had extensive training in diabetic limb salvage, deformity correction, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. She has received specialized training in minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopy. Her special interests include sports medicine, wound care, and minimally invasive surgery. She is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Kuruppu is excited to return to the DMV area and get involved in her local community. She enjoys cooking, biking, traveling, and trying new restaurants in her free time.

Dr. Kuruppu currently sees patients in our Waldorf, Clinton, and California, MD offices.

David Goodman, DPM

Dr. Goodman is a board certified podiatric surgeon through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

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Dr. Goodman is a board certified podiatric surgeon through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Womack Army Hospital and then served in the US Army at Ft Benning (now Ft Moore) as a foot and ankle surgeon specializing in forefoot trauma, sports medicine, and ankle arthroscopy. He completed his 10 years of active duty military service at Ft Carson as the Chief of Podiatry.

Dr. Goodman is proficient in general podiatry care, military medicine, forefoot trauma, sports medicine, ankle arthroscopy, general forefoot surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and alternative surgery treatment. Dr. Goodman looks forward to using his skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care for Southern Maryland patients.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, sports, good food, and traveling.

Dr. Goodman sees patients in the Waldorf and California offices.

Tuhin Mukherjee, DPM

Dr. Mukherjee grew up in Suffolk, Virginia, and is proud to call it home. He graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in music performance, specifically in trombone.

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Dr. Mukherjee grew up in Suffolk, Virginia, and is proud to call it home. He graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in music performance, specifically in trombone.

Dr. Mukherjee earned his medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. He held leadership roles in managing the resident-run clinic at the hospital and had the privilege of teaching students from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Mukherjee has expertise in a wide variety of pathologies, including diabetic foot exams and foot care, wound care, and general foot and heel pain management.

Dr. Mukherjee is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his patients. He ensures that every patient is fully heard, addressing all concerns with undivided attention. He believes in listening carefully to ensure patients are heard and a care plan is established and understood before the patient leaves the office.

Outside of the office, Dr. Mukherjee enjoys traveling to new places, trying out new restaurants, visiting museums, and performing at karaoke nights at the nearby bar.