Setting the Pace

Our Podiatrists

Dr. Drennan L. Josey, DPM

Dr. Drennan L. Josey, DPM

Forefoot and Rearfoot Surgeon &
Ankle Specialist
Dr. Drennan Josey is a board-qualified forefoot and rearfoot surgeon native to Kingstree, South Carolina. Dr. Josey earned his B.S. in Exercise Science at the College of Charleston, SC. He and Dr. Sarah Cullen acquired this longstanding, well-known foot & ankle surgical practice from Dr. Charles Gudas upon his retirement.

After a three-year interim working as a veterinary technician in Charleston while completing his post-baccalaureate medical courses at the Citadel and College of Charleston, he obtained his doctorate at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his surgical diploma specializing in reconstructive and revisional foot and ankle surgery in Boston, Massachusetts, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, an affiliate of Tufts University. He is fortunate to have trained with some of the most well-renowned surgical practitioners in both podiatric surgery and orthopedic trauma.

Dr. Josey believes a holistic biomechanical approach to treating lower extremity pathology is crucial for the betterment of his patients. As an active person, Dr. Josey understands the importance of restoring patients to their desired activity level while avoiding surgery if possible. When surgical intervention is required, he provides his patients with the most appropriate, custom-tailored procedure. He is surgically and clinically trained in various foot and ankle conditions. He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, tendon ruptures/tears, fracture management, bunions, hammertoe deformity, pediatric and adult flatfoot deformity, laser and ultrasound-guided therapy, revisional surgery, forefoot/rearfoot arthritis, and neurological disorders, as well as diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Josey resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife, Dr. Sarah Cullen. He is excited to be permanently back in his home city with his family. He enjoys tennis, surfing, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, canoeing, and camping. Dr. Josey is currently staffed at Roper/St. Francis Hospital, as well as the Lowcountry Ambulatory Center.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Josey, please call (843) 852-9444.

Dr. Sarah D. Cullen, DPM

Dr. Sarah D. Cullen, DPM

Forefoot & Rearfoot Surgeon
Dr. Sarah Cullen brings a lifelong passion for athletics and understands the importance of returning patients to pain-free activity as soon as possible. She is a prior collegiate softball pitcher and longtime athlete and has endured many lower extremity injuries requiring medical treatment. Her experiences help drive her dedication to the field of podiatry as well as her devotion to her patients. She also is a third-generation podiatric surgeon and is excited to follow in her family’s footsteps to continue the family legacy.

Dr. Cullen earned her B.A. at Bates College in Lewiston, ME. She then worked as a laboratory technician at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Cancer Center while simultaneously completing her post-baccalaureate medical courses. Although she loved the research challenge, she missed the daily face-to-face patient interactions.

She also worked at her Uncle’s podiatric practice in Massachusetts, where she fell in love with the diversity podiatry has to offer. Dr. Cullen states, “you can evaluate and help treat a bunion, ankle fracture, arthritis, tendonitis, dermatological conditions, pediatric patients, and diabetic wounds all in one day. That is unique to podiatry!” Dr. Cullen obtained her doctorate at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She then earned her surgical diploma subspecializing in reconstructive and revisional foot and ankle surgery in Boston, Massachusetts, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, an affiliate of Tufts University. As a resident, she served as an academic coordinator and chief resident. She is fortunate to have trained with some of the most well-renowned surgical practitioners in podiatric surgery and orthopedic trauma. She is board qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Cullen resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, Dr. Drennan Josey, a podiatric physician at Associated Foot & Ankle Specialists. Although she is a native of the Boston area, she already feels at home in Charleston, living near friends and family. She enjoys beach walks, playing with her dog Sully and cat Frank, cooking, playing pickup sports, and camping in her free time. She also loves volunteering in the community and has worked multiple years at the Boston Marathon in the medical tent and for homeless shelters in Philadelphia. Dr. Cullen is staffed at Roper/St. Francis Hospital and the Lowcountry Ambulatory Center, where she performs surgeries.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cullen, please call (843) 852-9444.

Amy Cross, MS

Amy Cross, MS

Chief Operating Officer, Nurse &
Billing Manager

Amy Cross is our Chief Operating Officer, Nurse, and Billing Manager. She had the opportunity and privilege to work with Dr. Charles Gudas prior to his retirement. She assisted in the transition of ownership of the practice to Dr. Drennan and Dr. Cullen. She earned her B.S. in Health Science & Nursing and M.S. in Healthcare Administration at Purdue University.

Amy has nearly 20 years of experience in the medical field in various specialties including Internal Medicine with the USAF, General Surgery, Pain Management, Addiction Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Dermatology, and Podiatry. She also has a background in education and was the Medical Director for a local college. With this, she brings a vast knowledge of human anatomy/physiology and an understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of the disease. She can educate patients in a way they understand their conditions and potential prognoses.

She prides herself in ensuring we provide quality care to all our patients by playing an active role in their care during clinic hours. She is always willing to go above and beyond for our patients and staff to improve their quality of life.

Amy is married to an active-duty Airmen in the USAF and has been stationed in Charleston since 2012. She has 4 children: Jack (19), Payton (17), Courtney (14), and Gianna (9), and 2 cats: Henry and Stormy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and staying active.

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    Charleston, SC 29414

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