Dr. Seth Wimbley is a Fellowship trained podiatric physician with Foot & Ankle Specialists of West Michigan.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from Grand Valley State University in 2018 before receiving his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2022. Dr. Wimbley completed his residency at Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, a level 1 trauma center in Michigan in 2025, where he spent his senior year as chief resident managing 15 residents. Dr. Wimbley underwent an additional year of training by completing a one-year surgical fellowship program at Wellspan Health Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship in 2026.
Dr. Wimbley provides comprehensive foot and ankle care with expertise in both conservative and surgical treatment. His clinical interests include sports medicine, total ankle replacement, minimally invasive surgery, diabetic foot care, Charcot reconstruction, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, trauma care, wound management, and regenerative treatments. He is committed to developing individualized treatment plans that help patients relieve pain, restore function, and return to the activities they enjoy, while utilizing the latest surgical techniques when appropriate.
Outside of work, Dr. Wimbley enjoys lifting weights, playing basketball and guitar, and spending time with his wife, rescue dog, and extended family.
Education
- Grand Valley State University — Biomedical Science, 2018
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine — Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 2022
- Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan — Residency, 2025
- Surgical Fellowship- Wellspan Health Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship, 2026
Certifications
- ABFAS® Board Qualified Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (RRA)
Publications
- Poster: Dorsal Exostectomy With Deep Peroneal Nerve Implantation For Treatment of Anterior Tarsal Tunnel: Case Report
- Poster: Reverse Cole Osteotomy for Treatment of Charcot Collapse
Presentations
- Staged Correction of Residual Clubfoot Deformity: A Case Report