M. Derek Smith DPM

M. Derek Smith DPM Welcome to the practice of Dr. M. Derek Smith, DPM, your trusted podiatrist with over 26 years of experience in Oklahoma. Your well-being is our priority.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Smith ensures effective communication with our diverse patient community. Dr. Smith's practice is conveniently located with offices in Ponca City and Stillwater, which offer a comprehensive range of podiatric services. These include diabetic foot care, treatment of hammertoes, sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toe

nails, wound care, fungal nail treatment, and more. Equipped to perform foot and ankle surgeries, we also provide on-site X-ray diagnostics. Dr. Smith's practice proudly affiliates with Integris Health Ponca City Hospital and serves communities in Ponca City, Blackwell, Tonkawa, Newkirk, Stillwater, and Pawnee, Oklahoma. Our commitment to personalized care has earned us the trust of the region for foot and ankle health.

Achilles tendinopathy is a condition involving irritation and breakdown of the Achilles tendon, the thick band that conn...
04/21/2026

Achilles tendinopathy is a condition involving irritation and breakdown of the Achilles tendon, the thick band that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Diagnosis begins with a careful exam, where a podiatrist checks for pain, swelling, and stiffness along the back of the heel, especially...

Read more: https://www.mdereksmithdpm.com/blog/finding-relief-from-achilles-tendon-pain

Recent studies suggest that foot alignment may influence the development of ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail occurs ...
03/31/2026

Recent studies suggest that foot alignment may influence the development of ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail edge presses into nearby skin, causing pain, swelling, and infection. Studies suggest that people with a lower foot arch, flat feet, may face a higher risk. A...

Read more: https://www.mdereksmithdpm.com/blog/foot-alignment-link-to-ingrown-toenails

Foot and leg problems in children can appear during early growth as bones, muscles, and joints develop. Bow legs describ...
03/24/2026

Foot and leg problems in children can appear during early growth as bones, muscles, and joints develop. Bow legs describe a condition in which the legs curve outward when the feet remain together. Knock knees occur when the knees angle inward and touch while the ankles remain apart. In-toeing...

Read more: https://www.mdereksmithdpm.com/blog/common-foot-and-leg-problems-in-children

Sharp pain in the big toe can result from several underlying conditions that affect joints, bones, and soft tissues. Gou...
02/17/2026

Sharp pain in the big toe can result from several underlying conditions that affect joints, bones, and soft tissues. Gout is an inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid buildup in the joint, leading to sudden and intense pain. Sesamoiditis is irritation of the two small bones beneath the big toe...

Read more: https://www.mdereksmithdpm.com/blog/causes-of-sharp-pain-in-the-big-toe

Address

1700 N 5th Street
Ponca City, OK
74601

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+15807653389

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