Alta Ridge Foot Specialists

Alta Ridge Foot Specialists Alta Ridge Foot Specialists in North Carolina provides expert and comprehensive medical and surgical foot care for patients of all ages.

Rob van Brederode, DPM, W. Aaron Broyles, DPM, and Thomas Verla, DPM of Alta Ridge Foot Specialists provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to our patients in North Carolina. We treat foot and ankle problems of adults and children of all ages. Our specialized training and state-of-the-art technology ensure that each patient receives expert treatment for excellent outcomes. Our practice provides podiatric medicine and foot surgery. We specialize in sports medicine, resolving heel pain, and children’s foot problems. At Alta Ridge Foot Specialists, we treat a wide variety of foot ailments including plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns and calluses, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, hammertoes, warts, and nerve pain. We also specialize in ankle injuries. Dr. van Brederode and Dr. Broyles are board-certified in foot surgery. We use both in-office and hospital facilities to address bunions, neuromas, skin lesions, bone spurs, foot and ankle fractures, tendon repair, and flatfoot reconstruction. Along with an expert and excellent medical and surgical care, we offer kindness and respect for each individual patient. After an accurate diagnosis, we will devise a treatment plan unique to you and your foot problem. For the ease of our patients, we have three offices in western North Carolina: Mars Hill, Spruce Pine, and Boone. Each has convenient office hours and ample parking. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Please call us for an appointment or contact us through the website.

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, often leading to pain, swelling, redness, and difficulty ...
09/02/2025

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe, often leading to pain, swelling, redness, and difficulty wearing shoes. It may feel sore, stiff, or inflamed, especially after long periods of walking or standing. Bunions develop over time due to pressure on the joint, often from inheri...

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Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to sharp crystals forming in the join...
08/20/2025

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to sharp crystals forming in the joints, most commonly in the big toe. This condition often results from diets high in purines, which are found in red meat, shellfish, alcohol, and sugary drinks. Symptoms include sudd...

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Tennis toe is a painful condition caused by repeated trauma to the toenail, typically affecting the big toe. It often re...
08/12/2025

Tennis toe is a painful condition caused by repeated trauma to the toenail, typically affecting the big toe. It often results from sudden stops, quick direction changes, or wearing shoes that allow the foot to slide forward during intense activity. The repeated impact can cause bleeding beneath the...

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Each foot contains 26 bones that work together to absorb impact and support movement. These bones may break due to direc...
08/05/2025

Each foot contains 26 bones that work together to absorb impact and support movement. These bones may break due to direct trauma, crush injuries, twisting forces, or repetitive stress. Fractures can happen suddenly from falls or gradually from overuse. Common signs of a broken foot include pain, swe...

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Plantar warts are small, rough growths that develop on the soles of the feet due infection by certain strains of the hum...
07/29/2025

Plantar warts are small, rough growths that develop on the soles of the feet due infection by certain strains of the human papillomavirus, or HPV. The virus often enters the skin through tiny cuts or weak spots, especially in moist environments like public showers or pool areas. Plantar warts may ap...

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Swelling in the feet and ankles often occurs due to fluid accumulation in the soft tissues, known as edema. This can occ...
07/25/2025

Swelling in the feet and ankles often occurs due to fluid accumulation in the soft tissues, known as edema. This can occur for many reasons, ranging from prolonged standing or walking to underlying health conditions such as heart, kidney, or liver disease. Injury, such as an ankle sprain or fracture...

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A broken toe may result from a direct hit, such as stubbing the toe, dropping something heavy on it, or from repeated st...
07/14/2025

A broken toe may result from a direct hit, such as stubbing the toe, dropping something heavy on it, or from repeated stress like running or jumping. Pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking are common signs of a toe fracture. Some breaks can cause the bone to shift out of place, while other...

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Address

440 Altapass Highway
Spruce Pine, NC
28777

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+18287667667

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