John D. Niemela, DPM, FACFAS

Board-Certified Podiatrist in Manistique, MI

Dr. John Niemela is an Upper Peninsula native from Marquette, Michigan. He graduated with honors from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in medical technology. He completed a one-year internship in medical technology at Hurley Hospital in Flint, Michigan. Following the internship, he worked as a medical technologist for three years at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, Michigan, before attending medical school at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Before receiving his medical degree, Dr. Niemela earned a second bachelor’s degree from Scholl College. He then graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 2002, magna cum laude, with a doctorate of podiatric medicine. Following medical school, he was accepted to a three-year surgical residency at the Legacy Portland Hospital/Kaiser (PSR 36) Surgical Residency Program. Upon completion of his residency, he started in private practice in Marquette, Michigan, and has provided complete foot and ankle care from neonates to geriatric patients for over 12 years.

Dr. Niemela is available for trauma call at the hospital for injuries below the knee and will also be providing complete pediatric foot and ankle care, including clubfoot casting, congenital deformities, and flatfoot treatment.

His main clinical services include:

• Orthopedic deformities, like bunions, hammer toes, flatfeet, and arthritis in the ankle and foot
• Sports medicine conditions, like tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and sprains
• Warts on the hands and feet
• Ingrown nails
• Wound care
• Diabetic foot care, including orthotics, injections, and diabetic shoes
• Emergent fracture repair

Dr. Niemela’s hobbies include cross-country skiing, running, hunting, and enjoying time with my family.