Dr. Knowles is a Board Certified physician practicing Podiatric medicine/foot and ankle surgery. She attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY for her undergraduate studies, on a full academic scholarship. It was in her sophomore year that her Anatomy and Physiology professor introduced her to the field of podiatric medicine. She pursued her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Miami, FL, and completed her surgical residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center (as Chief Resident) in Brooklyn, NY. Here she joined the teaching staff of the podiatric medicine/surgery residency program and worked closely with the residents in their clinical and surgical training.
Dr. Knowles became the Assistant Program Director in the Department of Surgery/Division of Podiatry at The Brooklyn Hospital Center where she worked until 2022. In February 2022, after getting married and giving birth to her first child, she decided it was time to return home to The Bahamas where she is currently practicing. Dr. Knowles is Board Certified in the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board qualified in the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery (pending certification 2023).
Dr. Allyssa Knowles-Adderley is a Board-Certified Podiatric Physician and Foot & Ankle Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across The Bahamas. She practices full-scope podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Knowles-Adderley completed her undergraduate studies at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, where she earned a full academic scholarship. It was during her sophomore year – through the mentorship of her Anatomy and Physiology professor – that she was introduced to the specialty of podiatric medicine. Inspired by the blend of biomechanics, surgery, and patient care, she pursued her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Barry University in Miami, FL.
Following medical school, Dr. Knowles-Adderley completed a rigorous three-year surgical residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Recognized for her strong clinical and surgical skills, she was invited to join the hospital’s teaching faculty upon graduation. She went on to work closely with residents in both clinical and surgical settings and was later appointed Assistant Program Director of the Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Residency Program in the Department of Surgery.
In February 2022, after getting married and welcoming her first child, Dr. Knowles-Adderley returned home to The Bahamas to continue her practice. She now serves patients throughout New Providence and Grand Bahama, and Eleuthera bringing years of advanced training, surgical expertise, and a passion for education back to her community.