Dr. Trampe’s medical training began in St. Louis by attending St. Louis University as a pre-medical student. Upon graduating Magna Cum Laude, he was accepted into the School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, IA.
He returned to St. Louis after graduating top in his class at medical school to complete his residency at what is now Forest Park and Des Peres Hospital. During his residency, he performed over 1,000 foot and ankles surgeries, which included bunions, hammertoes, and complicated fusions.
In addition to his surgical training, he also learned to diagnose and treat such common problems as heel pain, neuropathy (identifying nerve problems), casting of orthotics (designing custom shoe inserts), and treatment of warts and infections.