Dr. Karli Richards is a renowned podiatric surgeon specializing in podiatry, sports medicine, and wound care. She has over 16 years of experience in medical practice and is passionate about injury prevention. She is board certified in podiatric surgery and wound care, and has her masters degree in healthcare administration.

Dr. Richards earned her medical degree from the esteemed Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She further honed her expertise through a surgical residency program at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. 

In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Richards is an avid waterskier with a lifelong passion for watersports. She frequently travels around the world with her daughter, Solie, who is competing to become one of the top female waterskiers globally.

Committed to giving back to the community, Dr. Richards volunteers her time with various non-profit organizations, notably the Spirit of Football CIC. She is also an internationally recognized speaker on women’s health and is a leading expert in foot and ankle injury prevention in sports. Dr. Richards serves as a podiatric medical advisor for US Soccer and as an educational speaker for athletes internationally.

Dr. Richards’ extensive experience, authoritative expertise, and unwavering dedication to health and safety make her an invaluable asset in creating educational guides for our website’s watersports community.