Gig Harbor Foot & Ankle Clinic: James McAlexander, DPM

Gig Harbor Foot & Ankle Clinic: James McAlexander, DPM Podiatrist Dr. James McAlexander of Gig Harbor Foot and Ankle Clinic, located in Gig Harbor, WA, spe Same Day Emergency Appointment Available! Call us at today!

Podiatrist Dr. James McAlexander, located in Gig Harbor, WA, is dedicated to getting to the root of your foot or ankle problem. Gig Harbor Foot and Ankle Clinic specializes in heel pain, foot pain, foot care, Podiatric Medicine and Surgical Care of the foot and more. We are a full service office that can handle anything from fungal nails to foot surgery. Having chronic foot and ankle pain can greatly affect the quality of your life, and wel understand that. We also know how hectic things can be and we are committed to making our practice and care convenient and accessible. We accept most insurance plans and Dr. McAlexander welcomes all patients from children to elderly! (253) 858-8100

Pain in the ball of the foot, known medically as metatarsalgia, can make standing, walking, or even wearing shoes uncomf...
05/27/2025

Pain in the ball of the foot, known medically as metatarsalgia, can make standing, walking, or even wearing shoes uncomfortable. This area takes on a lot of pressure during everyday movement, especially in activities that involve running or jumping. Common causes include wearing poorly fitting shoes...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1166-when-the-ball-of-your-foot-starts-to-hurt

Curled toenails, also known as involuted or pincer nails, occur when the sides of the nail begin to curve inward, someti...
05/20/2025

Curled toenails, also known as involuted or pincer nails, occur when the sides of the nail begin to curve inward, sometimes digging into the surrounding skin. This condition can be caused by genetics, wearing improper footwear that puts pressure on the toes, or fungal infections that can gradually d...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1163-what-is-a-curled-toenail

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe as the top of the toe leans inward toward the others. This...
05/06/2025

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe as the top of the toe leans inward toward the others. This deformity develops over time due to pressure on the big toe joint, leading to changes in the bone structure. Common causes of bunions include wearing tight or narrow shoes, geneti...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1159-risk-factors-for-bunions

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that often affects the joints of the toes, particularly the big toe. This happe...
04/29/2025

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that often affects the joints of the toes, particularly the big toe. This happens when excess uric acid in the blood forms sharp crystals that deposit in the joints, leading to sudden and intense pain, swelling, and redness. Several factors contribute to high...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1157-why-gout-commonly-affects-the-toes

Diabetic foot ulcers are open wounds that develop on the feet, toes, or ankles due to reduced blood flow and nerve damag...
04/22/2025

Diabetic foot ulcers are open wounds that develop on the feet, toes, or ankles due to reduced blood flow and nerve damage caused by diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcers are often painless, which means patients may not realize they have one until it becomes infected. Infections can spread quickly into deep...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1155-dangers-of-diabetic-foot-ulcers

Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits or tear, often resulting from ...
04/15/2025

Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits or tear, often resulting from a sudden twist or roll of the foot. Common causes include uneven surfaces, improper footwear, lack of warm-up before activity, and previous ankle injuries that weaken stability. At...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1150-how-to-prevent-ankle-sprains-in-runners

Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail, usually on the big toe, grows into the surrounding skin. This can lea...
04/08/2025

Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail, usually on the big toe, grows into the surrounding skin. This can lead to pain, swelling, and infection. Surgery for ingrown toenails is often recommended when the problem does not improve or keeps coming back. A podiatrist may perform a procedure c...

Read more: https://www.ghfac.com/blogs/item/1144-types-of-ingrown-toenail-surgery

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3309 56th St NW #108
Gig Harbor, WA
98335

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Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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