For Dr. Lindsay Foust, caring for patients in Henry County isn’t just a job. It’s personal.
Born and raised right here in Paris, Tennessee, Dr. Foust grew up surrounded by the same
community she now serves as a podiatrist at West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital.
Today, many of the people who walk through her clinic doors aren’t just patients… they’re
neighbors, church members, or familiar faces she remembers from growing up.
That hometown connection is part of what makes her care feel different. “I try to really get to
know my patients,” Dr. Foust said. “I don’t want to just run in the room and run out. I like to sit
down, talk with them, and figure out who they are as a person.”
That simple approach… listening, connecting, and caring… has become the foundation of how
she practices medicine.
Dr. Foust attended Henry County High School before heading to Murray State University for her
undergraduate studies. From there, her path in medicine continued at Kent State College of
Podiatric Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She later completed her residency
training at Summa Western Reserve Hospital, gaining hands-on experience in both surgical and
clinical podiatric care.
While many healthcare professionals build their careers far from where they grew up, Dr. Foust
felt pulled back home. Paris is where her roots are… and where her heart is.
Today she and her husband, Marshall, who she first met in high school, are raising their three
children in the same community that shaped them. Their daughter Annabelle is 12, Bodie is 10,
and Charlie is 6. All three attend Lakewood School.
Life outside the clinic is busy… just the way the Foust family likes it. Between sports practices,
school activities, and everyday family life, their weekends are often spent outdoors. One of their
favorite traditions is camping.
“We really like to camp,” Dr. Foust said with a smile. “That’s probably our go-to. We try to take
several little trips and then maybe one bigger vacation.” Their favorite destination is Piney
Campground… a place where the kids can run free and enjoy the outdoors.
“You hardly see them,” she said. “They come in to eat and then they’re back outside.” It’s the
kind of childhood she remembers having herself… and the kind she hopes her children will carry
forward one day.
Dr. Foust always knew she wanted to become a doctor. The exact path to get there took a little
time to discover. While in college, she found her way to podiatry and quickly realized it offered
something special. It allowed her to care for patients in both the clinic and hospital setting while
also maintaining a balance that would allow her to have a family. “It just worked out perfect,”
she said.
Today she serves as the only podiatrist in the West Tennessee Healthcare system and the only
one practicing in Henry County. Because of that, many of her patients travel from surrounding
counties to receive care right here at Henry County Hospital.
And while many people think podiatry is limited to routine foot care, Dr. Foust says the field
involves far more complex procedures than most realize. “People think about toenails or
calluses,” she explained. “But we correct severe deformities, fuse ankles, move bones… there’s a
lot more to it than most people think.”
A large portion of her practice focuses on diabetic foot care and wound treatment… work that can
have life-changing results. “In podiatry you’re not always seen as saving lives,” she said. “But
when it comes to wound care… when you save a limb, you save a life.”
One patient in particular still stands out in her mind.
The man suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis that had caused such extreme deformity in his
ankle that he was walking directly on the bone. By the time he came to see Dr. Foust, he arrived
in a wheelchair and believed amputation was his only option. But Dr. Foust believed there might
be another way. “We just said… let’s try,” she recalled.
Through surgical correction and treatment, his foot was restored and his mobility returned. By
the end of his recovery, he walked out of the clinic on his own. “It was amazing,” she said.
Moments like that are reminders of why she chose this career in the first place.
Dr. Foust admits there’s one thing about her personality that sometimes slows down her clinic
schedule. She likes to talk.
“I make small talk. I get to know my patients,” she said with a laugh. “Sometimes it puts me
behind schedule… but I think it’s important.” In a world where healthcare can sometimes feel
rushed and impersonal, that extra time can make all the difference.
When she does find a free Saturday in Henry County, you might spot her and her daughter
exploring antique shops or browsing the small businesses that line downtown Paris.
Her favorite local restaurant is Olive Pit… and coffee is a must every morning. There is also one
unexpected chapter in her story that often surprises people.
During her residency in Ohio, Dr. Foust spent a couple of seasons playing roller derby. Yes…
roller derby. It’s not something most patients expect to hear from their doctor, but it’s just
another reminder that behind the white coat is someone who enjoys life, family, and a little
adventure.
For Dr. Lindsay Foust, medicine has never just been about procedures or appointments. It’s
about people… relationships… and community. It’s about helping neighbors stay healthy, active,
and able to enjoy life with the people they love. And for this hometown physician, there’s no
better place to do that than right here in Henry County.
