R Randal Aaranson, D.P.M.

Dr. R Randal Aaranson is a board-certified podiatrist/foot and ankle surgeon specializing in the comprehensive care of the foot and ankle with particular interests in diabetic foot and wound care and in pediatric foot care.

Dr. Aaranson attended medical school at the Temple College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency at Central Medical Center in Saint Louis. He was in private practice in Saint Louis for 17 years prior to joining Orthopedic Associates in 2008.

Dr. Aaranson is on the medical staffs of Des Peres Square Surgery Center, St. Louis Surgical Center, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, and Des Peres Hospital. He is also an attending physician in the Saint Louis region teaching surgical residents. Dr. Aaranson is a diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is involved in the community as a hockey coach and an avid hockey player. He also proudly supports the American Diabetes Association and the Men’s Group Against Cancer.

Dr. Aaranson sees patients at our main Orthopedic Associates location in St. Louis and our satellite location at the Southwest Medical Center.

Dr. Aaranson also recently spoke on Talk of the Town about his book Diabetic Foot Care: Walking in Wellness. To listen to the podcast episode, please click here.