St. Petersburg's Premier Providers in Wound Care & Podiatry with a strong focus
on conservative management
Our physicians are here to get you back on your feet as quickly as possible!
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Brendon Zelna and Dr. Heather Zelna have been providing exceptional care to the St. Petersburg community for over 10 years. Both doctors are extensively trained in forefoot and rearfoot/ankle medicine and surgery, but always start with a conservative approach and treat every patient like family. From an issue with a toenail or wound management to sports injuries and diabetic concerns, they are well-equipped to provide compassionate and effective treatment.
Dr. Brendon Zelna and Dr. Heather Zelna have been providing exceptional care to the St. Petersburg community for over 10 years. Both doctors are extensively trained in forefoot and rearfoot/ankle medicine and surgery, but always start with a conservative approach and treat every patient like family. From an issue with a toenail or wound management to sports injuries and diabetic concerns, they are well-equipped to provide compassionate and effective treatment.
Dr. Heather Zelna received her undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management with minors in Biology and Chemistry from Florida State University, where she was a member of the Tri Beta Biological Honor Society and the Phi Beta Sigma National Honor Society. She then attended Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery where she received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and was a member of Pi Delta, the National Podiatric Honor Society reserved for those students at the top of their class. Dr. Heather then completed her surgical residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital just outside of Detroit, Michigan; she and her husband were the only 2 doctors chosen for the program in their year! She has served on the Medical Executive Committee and Standards and Credentials Committee at Palms of Pasadena Hospital, and was named Top Doctor in 2022.
Dr. Brendon Zelna received his undergraduate degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Religion from Florida State University, where he was a member of the Tri Beta Biological Honor Society. He then attended Des Moines University’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and was a member of Pi Delta, the National Podiatric Honor Society reserved for those students at the top of their class. Dr. Brendon then completed his surgical residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital just outside of Detroit, Michigan, where he was also named Chief Resident. He has served as the Vice Chief of Surgery as well as on the Medical Executive Committee at Palms of Pasadena Hospital.
Both physicians had specialized training in wound care under the Director of the Wound Care Center for all 3 years of their residency. After opening their practice in St. Petersburg, they continued to work at the Wound Healing Center at Palms of Pasadena Hospital for 6 years. Now, they offer the same level care from their office, with shorter patient wait times and better scheduling options!
Advanced wound care with fast, gentle healing is our goal With options for home nursing care to assist with dressings & supplies delivered right to your home Don't wait weeks or months with a non-healing woundCome see our skilled physicians to learn how you can get healed today!