Tennessee Podiatry

09/23/2025

Turf toe is a sprain of the big toe joint that can range from mild discomfort to severe injury, and you can learn more about its causes, symptoms, and treatment in our new post:

Sports fans don’t ever want to hear the term “turf toe” when it comes to their favorite athlete or the star player on their team. […]

09/10/2025

Happy 1-Year Anniversary! Congratulations to Dr. Mallory Kirkland and her team for serving over 3,000 patients in the Madison clinic. If you are in need of foot and ankle care, please call 256-273-7068 or visit upperlinehealth.com/location/madison

09/09/2025

Choosing the right shoe starts with understanding your feet and what you do with them.

Read the new blog "Choosing the Right Shoe" — https://upperlinehealth.com/blog/choosing-the-right-shoe/

We all want comfort, support, and a little style, but choosing the right shoe really starts with understanding your feet and what you do with them. […]

09/08/2025

NOW OPEN! Upperline Health Kissimmee is taking new patients. Call 407-935-0008 today to schedule your appointment for Kissimmee’s best foot and ankle care. Or visit upperlinehealth.com/location/kissimmee

03/26/2025

It's National Social Work month, and we are celebrating our amazing Upperline Plus social workers.

"At Upperline Plus, social workers are specifically trained to work with Medicare members who have multiple chronic health conditions. Every Upperline Plus patient has access to a social worker who collaborates with the patient’s Upperline Plus nurse practitioners, registered nurses (RNs), care navigators, and other doctors and specialists to advocate for the patient’s needs."

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March is National Social Work Month, and the theme for 2025 is Compassion + Action. To celebrate, we would like to introduce you to our team of Upperline Plus social workers, who use compassion to work alongside you to ensure you have access to the services you need to stay healthy. What is a Social...

02/04/2025

Upperline Health Evans is now open! Patients can schedule a visit with Dr. Lisa Thatcher or Dr. Daniel Henry by calling 706-620-3572 or by visiting upperlinehealth.com/location/evans

01/27/2025

Learn about minimal incision bunion surgery from Dr. Patrick DeHeer, of Upperline Health - Indiana.

"Minimal incision bunion surgery is a modern technique designed to correct bunions using small incisions. Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires a larger incision and more soft tissue disruption, MIS allows surgeons to realign the bones and soft tissues through tiny cuts."

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Learn about Minimal Incision Bunion Surgery: smaller scars, less pain, faster recovery. Find out if MIS is right for you and what to expect.

12/04/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Freeman and Upperline Health - Muncie for being voted best podiatrist in Muncie in 2024!

11/07/2024

Learn all about bunions, including how they form and how to treat them, from Upperline Health Richmond's Dr. Stephen Offutt.

"First things first, it must be understood that the bunion is only a symptom of a more global foot mechanical issue. It is not caused by the shoes you wear, despite popular belief."

by Stephen Offutt, DPM, MS What is a bunion? Bunions, or hallux valgus in doctor talk, are a gradual dislocation of your big toe joint. They stem from the way your foot functions. They are not deposits of calcium or an extra bone on the side of your foot. Bunions are more common in women […]

11/04/2024

Upperline Health - Hwy 280 in Birmingham welcomes Dr. Tameka Lee to our clinic!
Dr. Lee has been treating patients in Birmingham for many years, and we are so excited to have her as part of the Upperline family.

09/18/2024

Dr. John Martucci of Village Podiatry - Kennestone and Dr. Samantha Miner of Village Podiatry - Smyra provide PRP treatment to patients with ongoing foot and ankle pain.

"Plate rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrated serum derived from a patient’s own blood and used to help heal damaged tissues. It includes a high concentration of platelets – the primary cell-like structures that serve as the “first responders” to an injury – along with growth factors and stem cell-attracting molecules that produce an added wave of healing to an injured area. This is a form of regenerative medicine."

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By Samantha Miner, DPM & John Martucci, DPM What is Platelet Rich Plasma? Plate rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrated serum derived from a patient’s own blood and used to help heal damaged tissues. It includes a high concentration of platelets – the primary cell-like structures that serve as the ....

08/28/2024

As we age, the risk of falling becomes a serious concern. Did you know that one in four Americans over the age of 65 falls each year? These falls can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and a lower quality of life. But here’s the good news: falls can be prevented, and Dr. Jonathan Moore at Upperline Health - Somerset explains how using the Life in Balance technology.

By Jonathan Moore, DPM As we age, the risk of falling becomes a serious concern. Did you know that one in four Americans over the age of 65 falls each year? These falls can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and a lower quality of life. But here’s the good news: falls can be […]