Luther H. Wolff, Jr., MD

  Dr. Wolff, the center’s medical director, has practiced general surgery in the Columbus community for 32 years. As the St. Francis Wound Management Program's current director, he has extensive experience in providing complex wound care management. Dr. Wolff is board certified in general surgery and specializes in complex wound care. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Georgia Surgical Society, Georgia Society of General Surgeons and Medical Association of Georgia.

Troy D. Espiritu, DPM 
  Dr. Espiritu, a podiatrist, has practiced podiatry at Columbus Foot and Ankle since 2002. He is affiliated with the St. Francis Wound Management Program for seven years. Dr. Espiritu specializes in lower extremity wounds, foot and ankle surgery and podiatric sports medicine. Dr. Espiritu is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, American Podiatric Medical Association and the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association. 

Thomas W. Lawhorne, Jr., MD

  Dr. Lawhorne, a vascular surgeon, has practiced vascular surgery in the Columbus community for 27 years. Dr. Lawhorne is board certified in Vascular Surgery and specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular diseases. Dr. Lawhorne is a member of The Society for Vascular Surgery, The Southern Association for Vascular Surgery and The Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery.

Angus P. Phelts, III, MD

  Dr. Phelts, an otolaryngologist, has practiced otolaryngology in the Columbus community for 20 years. Dr. Phelts is board certified in Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases, head and neck and associated facial plastic surgery.  Dr. Phelts is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery and a member of the American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, Muscogee County Medical Society, Medical Association of Georgia, and The Centurians Deafness Foundation.

Alap P. Shah, DPM, CWS

  Dr. Shah, a podiatrist, has practiced medicine at Foot and Ankle of West Georgia since 2002 and has been affiliated with the St. Francis Wound Care Program since 2003.  Dr. Shah is a board certified wound care specialist and specializes in wounds of the lower extremity.  Dr. Shah is a member of the American Academy of Diabetic Educators, American Academy of Wound Management and Georgia Podiatric Medical Association.