Emerald Coast Foot and Ankle Center

01/09/2026

Dr. Carl Speer recently sat down with Blab TV to discuss InvisiFoot™, a true minimally invasive approach to treating conditions like bunions, hammertoes, and bone spurs.

During the segment, Dr. Speer explains how InvisiFoot™ allows patients to walk the same day as surgery, with less disruption and a faster recovery compared to traditional techniques.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share how modern foot and ankle care is helping patients get back to their lives with comfort and confidence.

🎥 Watch the full segment on Blab TV.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call or text 850.660.7778 to schedule a consultation

01/06/2026

Bunions can affect more than just the way your foot looks. They can cause pain, discomfort, and make it difficult to wear shoes comfortably.

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. It develops when some of the bones in the front part of the foot move out of alignment, causing the big toe to lean toward the second toe. Over time, this can cause the joint to stick out, become painful, and interfere with walking or wearing certain shoes.

At Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Carl Speer corrects bunions using InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive surgery — a modern approach that realigns the bone through tiny 2–4 mm incisions, without plates or screws.

With InvisiFoot™:
• Patients walk the same day
• Less disruption to surrounding tissue
• Faster recovery compared to traditional surgery

If bunion pain is affecting your daily life, relief may be more achievable than you think.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call or text 850.660.7778 to schedule a consultation

01/02/2026

New year. New movement. New possibilities.

At Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Carl Speer provides comprehensive foot and ankle care with a patient-first approach and advanced treatment options, including InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive surgery.

InvisiFoot™ allows Dr. Speer to correct certain deformities, such as bunions, through tiny incisions without plates or screws, and patients walk the same day. Less disruption, faster recovery, and a smoother return to everyday life.

Along with minimally invasive surgical care, Dr. Speer treats a wide range of foot and ankle conditions using advanced solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

As we step into 2026, our focus remains the same: helping patients move comfortably, confidently, and pain-free.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call or text 850.660.7778 to schedule an appointment

DrSpeer

12/31/2025

Why this patient chose InvisiFoot™ over traditional bunion surgery

In this video, our patient shares why she chose InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive surgery with Dr. Carl Speer instead of traditional bunion surgery.

Traditional bunion surgery often involves:
• Large incisions
• Plates and screws
• Longer recovery time
• Weeks of limited mobility

InvisiFoot™ offers a different approach:
• Tiny 2–4 mm incisions
• No plates or screws
• Less disruption to surrounding tissue
• Faster recovery and same-day walking

For this patient, the ability to correct her bunion with less pain, less downtime, and a quicker return to daily life made all the difference.

At Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Speer specializes in advanced, patient-first solutions designed to restore comfort, mobility, and confidence.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call or text 850.660.7778 to schedule an appointment

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center 🎄

Thank you for allowing us to care for you and be part of your health journey. We wish you peace, comfort, and many happy steps in the year ahead.

12/23/2025

We’re excited to share Dr. Speer’s recent Take 5 feature with WKRG, where he highlights InvisiFoot™, the true minimally invasive solution for bunions and forefoot deformities.

In this segment, Dr. Speer explains how InvisiFoot™ uses tiny 2–4 mm incisions, no plates or screws, and allows most patients to walk the same day with less pain, less swelling, and a faster recovery.

Thank you to WKRG for helping us spread the word about advanced, patient-centered foot and ankle care on the Gulf Coast.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center
📲 Call/Text 850.660.7778
🔗 Watch the full segment at the link in our bio

Bunions FootCare

12/23/2025

12/20/2025

⭐️ Patient Testimonial ⭐️

We are so grateful for patients who take the time to share their experience with our team.

At Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Carl Speer believes great care starts with listening, clear communication, and taking the time to explain every option, so patients feel informed, confident, and supported at every visit.

Thank you, Sharon and Hope, for trusting us with your care and for your kind words. It truly means the world to our entire team.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call or text 850.660.7778 to schedule an appointment

FootAndAnkleCare

12/17/2025

If foot or ankle pain is interfering with your daily life, you don’t have to live with it.

At Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Carl Speer treats a wide range of conditions with both conservative care and advanced solutions, including:

• Bunions & bunionettes
• Hammertoes
• Bone spurs
• Chronic foot or toe pain
• Limited range of motion
• Pain with walking or shoes
• Ongoing discomfort that hasn’t improved with basic treatment

For many patients, Dr. Speer offers InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive surgery, which corrects deformities through tiny incisions, without plates or screws, and often allows patients to walk the same day.

Every treatment plan is personalized, patient-first, and focused on restoring comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call or text 850.660.7778 to schedule an appointment

12/14/2025

Bunionette Transformation | InvisiFoot™ by Dr. Speer

A bunionette is a bony prominence on the outside of the foot that can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty wearing shoes comfortably.

At Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center, Dr. Carl Speer uses InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive techniques to correct bunionettes through tiny incisions, without plates or screws.

With InvisiFoot™, patients may benefit from:
✨ Smaller incisions
✨ Minimal soft tissue disruption
✨ Faster recovery times
✨ Same-day walking in many cases

This modern approach focuses on restoring proper alignment, improving comfort, and helping patients return to everyday activities sooner.

If you’re experiencing pain along the outside of your foot or difficulty wearing shoes, don’t wait. Relief may be simpler than you think.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call/Text 850.660.7778 to schedule your appointment

12/11/2025

What to Expect After InvisiFoot™ Surgery

This patient is 6 days post-op at her first follow-up visit with Dr. Speer. After InvisiFoot™ minimally invasive surgery, several things are very normal in the first week, including:
• Mild to moderate bruising
• Swelling around the toes and midfoot
• Small amounts of drainage or fluid from the incision site

At this appointment, Dr. Speer evaluates for clinical signs of infection, such as redness spreading beyond the incision, unusual odor, or concerning changes in the skin.

This foot shows none of those signs — it is healing appropriately for this stage of recovery after InvisiFoot™.

InvisiFoot™ uses tiny 2–4 mm incisions to correct bunions and other forefoot deformities with less tissue disruption, less scarring, and a faster return to normal activity. As a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Speer performs this procedure regularly and monitors recovery closely to ensure safe, predictable outcomes.

If you’re considering minimally invasive foot surgery, we’re here to answer questions and help you understand what recovery really looks like.

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center
📲 Call/Text to schedule your appointment 850.660.7778

12/05/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our giveaway winner! 🎉

She visited the office today for a digital scan so we can create her custom orthotics designed specifically for her foot structure and movement patterns.
The scan captures precise measurements that allow the inserts to be tailored for improved support and comfort during everyday activity.

Her custom orthotics should be ready in about three weeks.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our November giveaway!

📍 Emerald Coast Foot & Ankle Center | Pensacola, FL
📲 Call/Text 850.660.7778 to schedule your appointment

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