About
Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH, FFPM(Glasg), serves as Medical Director of DM Prevent Diabetic Foot and Wound Centers and practices at the Glendale and Fountain Hills locations. He earned his Master of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health in 1994 with a concentration in quantitative methods. He holds faculty positions as Adjunct Professor at Midwestern University's Program in Podiatric Medicine and as Honorary Professor of Podiatric Medicine at NUI Galway.
Dr. Frykberg previously served as Chief of the Podiatry section at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has also served as Chair of the Foot Care Council of the American Diabetes Association and as Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. In 2011, the American Diabetes Association honored him with the Roger Pecoraro Award. His research focuses on lower extremity disorders, diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot foot, and wound care.
Education & Training
Medical School
Midwestern University
Additional Training
Harvard School of Public Health, MPH, 1994 (concentration in quantitative methods)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Frykberg right for?
Dr. Frykberg is an excellent fit for patients managing diabetes-related foot complications. Adults with diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot foot, or complex wound care needs benefit from his deep clinical expertise. Patients who want a physician with a strong research background and national leadership experience will find a strong match here. He sees patients at the Glendale and Fountain Hills locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Frykberg specializes in diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot foot, lower extremity disorders, and wound care. His clinical focus centers on preventing and managing serious foot complications in patients with diabetes. He brings decades of research and hands-on clinical experience to each patient encounter.
Dr. Frykberg practices at the Glendale and Fountain Hills locations of Synergy Health 360. Patients from both communities can schedule appointments at either site.
Dr. Frykberg has served as Chair of the Foot Care Council of the American Diabetes Association and as Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He also led the Podiatry section at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Yes. The American Diabetes Association honored Dr. Frykberg with the Roger Pecoraro Award in 2011. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to diabetic foot care research and clinical practice.
Dr. Frykberg holds faculty positions at two institutions. He serves as Adjunct Professor at Midwestern University's Program in Podiatric Medicine and as Honorary Professor of Podiatric Medicine at NUI Galway.
Dr. Frykberg earned his Master of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health in 1994, with a concentration in quantitative methods. He also trained at Midwestern University. His academic foundation supports both his clinical work and his research focus on lower extremity and diabetic foot conditions.
Dr. Frykberg serves as Medical Director of DM Prevent Diabetic Foot and Wound Centers, which operates within Synergy Health 360. He brings national-level expertise in diabetic foot care to patients at the Glendale and Fountain Hills offices.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026