Dr. Raphael attended the University of Richmond and completed his B.S. in Biology at Kennesaw State University. He received his doctorate at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2003.

Dr. Raphael completed a three-year surgical residency at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, GA. His training focused on advanced diabetic limb salvage, medical and surgical management of the foot and ankle, as well as tissue flaps/grafts and negative pressure wound therapy. Dr Raphael has published several retrospective studies on use of human fetal tissues in tissue regeneration and is a key opinion leader for several wound care companies. His abstract presented at the 2015 Symposium for Advancement of Wound Care (SAWC) was awarded third place for his novel surgical techniques using cryopreserved umbilical cord for treatment of chronic ulcers.

Dr. Raphael has lectured internationally on advances in diabetic limb salvage and is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to all patients. He is the founder and director of the Atlanta Foot and Ankle Salvage, Trauma and Reconstructive Fellowship, (FASTR) which has been accredited by the Amercian College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.