Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa / Bunion Surgery Specialists, LLC

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa! 👻🎃

Our “Podiatry Boo Crew” is celebrating spooky season in style! 🦴🦶
We’re here to keep your feet feeling fa-boo-lous — no tricks, just healthy treats for your soles! Contact us today at 515-639-3775 if you need help making your feet feel fa-boo-lous or at www.footanklecenteriowa.com

Wishing all our patients a safe, fun, and happy Halloween! 🕸🧡

10/29/2025

You don’t have to hide your toes anymore!

If you’ve struggled with thick, discolored, or damaged toenails that make you feel embarrassed, there’s finally a solution. Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa now offers KeryFlex Nail Restoration—a simple, in-office treatment that restores the natural appearance of your toenails safely and beautifully.

Whether your nails have been affected by fungus, trauma, or other damage, KeryFlex can help you regain confidence and feel great about your feet again.

This winter, give yourself the gift of confidence and self-care—you don’t have to live with embarrassing toenails any longer.

Learn more: https://www.footanklecenteriowa.com/kery-flex-nail-restoration

Discover KeryFlex Nail Restoration at Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa—the advanced, medical-grade solution for damaged, discolored, or fungal toenails. This in-office treatment restores the natural appearance, strength, and beauty of your nails, helping you feel confident showing your feet again. Id...

10/28/2025

🌟 “Sole” Stories Spotlight 🌟

Meet Wanda. She came to us at the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa seeking relief from foot and ankle pain — particularly neuropathy — that was limiting her daily life. In just three weeks of undergoing MLS Laser Therapy, along with recommended supportive treatments, she is already experiencing meaningful improvement in comfort and mobility. She has reduced her reliance on over-the-counter pain medications and is hopeful that continued treatments will bring lasting relief.

If you’re wondering whether MLS Laser Therapy could be a game-changer for you, here’s what you need to know:

✅ What it is: MLS, or Multi-wave Locked System laser therapy, is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that delivers precise wavelengths of light energy to stimulate healing deep within tissues.

✅ What it does: This therapy helps reduce inflammation, ease nerve-related discomfort, promote better circulation, and accelerate tissue repair — all without surgery, needles, or downtime.

✅ Conditions it helps: From neuropathy and chronic foot or ankle pain to post-surgical recovery, plantar fasciitis, tendon injuries, and more, MLS Laser Therapy is an effective solution for a wide range of conditions.

✅ What patients say: Many experience noticeable relief within just a few sessions — and as each treatment builds on the last, the results become even more meaningful.

✅ Why we love offering it: At the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa, our mission is to partner with you to find the right treatment path so you can get back to the active, functional, pain-free life you deserve.

If you’ve been living with foot or ankle pain and traditional approaches haven’t provided the relief you hoped for, it may be time for a fresh approach. Call us at 515-639-3775 to schedule your consultation and learn whether MLS Laser Therapy might be the right next step in your care.

Here’s to stepping into comfort and freedom. 👣

Learn more: https://www.footanklecenteriowa.com/mls-laser-therapy

10/27/2025

Delaney and Jen had a fantastic evening representing the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa at the Fort Dodge Fort and Museum’s Trunk or Treat! It was a beautiful night filled with laughter, creativity, and so many happy kids enjoying the fun. Skeleton "Billy the Bunion Buster" even joined in the fun!

A huge thank you to the Fort Museum and Frontier Village for hosting such a great event and for letting us be part of the festivities! We loved meeting so many families and sharing in the community spirit.

10/24/2025

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Medical Assistants — Jen, Delaney, Amber, Ashlee, and Brittni!

Each of these amazing women plays a vital role in the care and comfort of our patients every single day. From preparing patients for visits and assisting in procedures, to coordinating care and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, their dedication makes all the difference.

Their compassion, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence embody what makes the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa such a special place for our patients and team alike.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking them for all they do to make our patients’ experience exceptional. We couldn’t do what we do without you!

10/23/2025

The Great Escapes: Bunion Fixers by Day, Puzzle Masters by Night 🧩✨

Team FACI took a little break from fixing feet to put our problem-solving skills to the test at in Ames!

We teamed up for the “Where’s the Remote?” escape room—and yes, we escaped! Every team member brought their unique strengths and creativity to the challenge, proving once again that collaboration really is our superpower.

Just like in the escape room, our teamwork in the clinic helps patients find freedom from foot and ankle pain every single day.

Because at the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa, teamwork makes the dream (and the escape!) work! 💪👣

10/22/2025

At Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa, we’re proud to offer 𝙇𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙮® 𝟯𝘿 𝘽𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – an innovative procedure that corrects the true cause of bunions by addressing the deformity in all three dimensions. Unlike traditional 2D surgeries that only flatten the bump, Lapiplasty® restores the entire bone to its natural alignment, helping prevent the bunion from returning.

Our team of surgeons are among the most experienced Lapiplasty® surgeons in the country, delivering exceptional outcomes and compassionate care. With a 97% success rate, this advanced procedure provides lasting results and allows patients to walk quickly in a protective boot – often within days.

Get back to the activities (and tiptoes!) you love, pain-free.
Experience the difference of modern bunion surgery at Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa.

Learn more or schedule a consultation today: https://www.footanklecenteriowa.com/lapiplasty-3d-bunion-correction

10/21/2025

Steps of Hope Shoe Drive 👣💜👟

This November, the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa is inviting our patients and community to join us in spreading kindness and comfort through our Steps of Hope Shoe Drive, taking place November 1st – 30th.

Imagine the smiles you can create by providing new or gently used shoes and boots to families and individuals who are facing difficult times. Every pair donated helps someone take a positive step forward—literally and emotionally.

Donation Drop-Off:
Bring your donations to any Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa location throughout the month of November.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact—one step at a time.

10/16/2025

Happy National Boss’s Day to our amazing doctors!

Dr. Mindi — The head honcho and visionary behind it all. Your loving personality draws patients in, and your leadership inspires everyone around you. Thank you for being a strong, compassionate role model who keeps this clinic thriving. 💙

Dr. Paul — The king of podiatry himself! Always curious about how things work — whether it’s watchmaking, woodworking, or mastering the art of Lapiplasty® — your confidence in the mechanics of it all reminds us that mastery comes from both passion and precision. You keep us learning, laughing, and inspired every day. 👑

Dr. Jesseka —Our Bulldog Queen! Calm under pressure and always one step ahead. Behind your strong exterior is a heart dedicated to your patients and team. You’re driven, wise, and always willing to teach — a true example of strength and grace in action. 💪

We’re so lucky to have not one, but three incredible leaders guiding our team every day. Thank you for all that you do — today we celebrate YOU! 💙👣

10/15/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate Delaney on passing her licensure exam to become a Limited Radiology Technologist! 🎓✨ This is such an incredible achievement, and we could not be more proud of her hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing exceptional patient care. 💙

You’ll usually find Delaney bringing her bright smile and compassionate care to our Fort Dodge office, but on Wednesdays, we’re lucky enough to have her with us in Ankeny. 🌟

Please join us in congratulating Delaney on this exciting milestone in her career — we are so thankful to have her on the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa team! 👏🎉

Congratulations, Delaney! 🎊

10/14/2025

🦶✨ Wow… four minutes goes fast! Yesterday, Dr. Paul and Dr. Mindi joined Hello Iowa to discuss effective solutions for common foot problems with a focus on bunions. We have so many innovative and great treatments at Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa, and we wish we’d had time to share them all.

In our conversation with Megan, we hope you’re able to glean some of the great, innovative care we provide — like bunion surgery that actually works, laser treatments that aid in healing, and true custom orthotics designed specifically for each patient. We’re committed to a holistic and evidence based approach to foot and ankle care and can’t wait to bring even more advancements to you in 2026!

👣 At Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa, our goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can make informed decisions about your foot and ankle health. We’re here to help—let’s work together toward a pain-free, active life.

📽️ Watch the full interview here:https://who13.com/hello-iowa/effective-solutions-for-common-foot-problems/

👇 Feel free to drop your questions in the comments — Dr. Paul, Dr. Mindi, or Dr. Jesseka will be happy to answer!

An expert team offers effective solutions for those who might have had a commonly failed surgery in the past. Paul and Mindi Dayton of Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa shares details. For more informa…

10/13/2025

✨ Sneak peek time! ✨
Dr. Paul and Dr. Mindi had a great time chatting with Megan Reuther on Hello Iowa this morning! 🎥👋

They shared insights on today’s most advanced bunion surgery options and how we’re helping patients get back to pain-free living faster than ever.👣

Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share the full segment with you tomorrow! 🙌