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.

Foot pain can develop for many reasons, and body weight is just one factor that may affect comfort during standing and w...
01/27/2026

Foot pain can develop for many reasons, and body weight is just one factor that may affect comfort during standing and walking. The feet support the body throughout the day, and additional weight can increase stress on joints, soft tissue, and arches over time. This may contribute to heel pain,...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/how-body-weight-can-influence-foot-comfort

Ankle fractures involve breaks in the bones that form the ankle joint. This includes the tibia and fibula, which are leg...
01/13/2026

Ankle fractures involve breaks in the bones that form the ankle joint. This includes the tibia and fibula, which are leg bones that meet at the talus, which supports the foot as it moves up and down. Some injuries also affect the back or inner edges of the tibia, known as the posterior and medial...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/types-of-ankle-fractures

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, causing sudden and intense pai...
01/06/2026

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, causing sudden and intense pain. Although often associated with men, women are also affected, particularly after menopause when changes in hormone levels can increase uric acid levels. Symptoms include...

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Custom orthotics can be used to relieve foot pain and discomfort. They're also used to treat various foot conditions and...
12/24/2025

Custom orthotics can be used to relieve foot pain and discomfort. They're also used to treat various foot conditions and deformities. Flat feet, bunions, and Morton's neuroma are just a few of the foot conditions that have been known to benefit from the use of orthotics.Comfy feet are happy feet!...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/ease-painful-feet-with-orthotics

Idiopathic congenital clubfoot is a structural deformity present at birth in which a baby’s foot is twisted inward and d...
12/23/2025

Idiopathic congenital clubfoot is a structural deformity present at birth in which a baby’s foot is twisted inward and downward due to abnormal development of bones, tendons, and muscles. The exact cause is not fully understood, although genetics and fetal positioning may play a role. The Ponseti...

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Foot pain linked to sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back to the feet, becomes compr...
12/09/2025

Foot pain linked to sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back to the feet, becomes compressed or irritated. This compression disrupts nerve signals, causing pain that can radiate into the heel, arch, or toes. People often notice tingling, burning, or numbness on the...

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Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain, can affect anyone. However, it is more frequent in runner...
12/02/2025

Plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain, can affect anyone. However, it is more frequent in runners, people who are overweight, and those who spend long hours on their feet. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot, becomes...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/the-painful-reality-of-plantar-fasciitis

Cracked heels are a common foot concern that can cause discomfort and affect daily activities. They often develop when t...
11/25/2025

Cracked heels are a common foot concern that can cause discomfort and affect daily activities. They often develop when the skin becomes dry and thickened, leading to painful splits. Cracked heels may occur due to itching from an injury, underlying endocrine disease, improper hygiene, or a lack of...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/what-can-cause-cracked-heels

Address

440 Altapass Highway
Spruce Pine, NC
28777

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18287667667

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