Florida Ankle & Foot Institute has over ten years of experience in diagnosing and treating South Flor
If you are seeking relief from any ankle or foot pain, discomfort or mobility issue, you have come to the right place! Florida Ankle & Foot Institute has been providing the people of Monroe County, FL with the finest ankle and foot care for decades. With offices in Tavernier, Marathon, and Key West, we are here to serve our community, and welcome both residents and tourists alike. Our podiatrists are highly skilled board-certified physicians and surgeons who are well known in our community and are very respected in their field. They offer decades of combined experience treating a wide range of podiatric conditions. At Florida Ankle & Foot Institute, we treat anything below the knee-from tendon injuries, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and ankle injuries to diabetic wound care, PAD, fungal and ingrown nails, bunion and hammertoe correction, arthritic conditions and much more. Florida Ankle & Foot Institute is on the forefront of technological advancements in podiatric care. We offer both traditional treatment options as well as exciting new technologies in wound care and regenerative medicine to relieve pain and promote healing. For example, our advanced treatment protocol for plantar fasciitis has helped many patients be pain free after only three ministrations. Our three offices are beautiful, clean facilities that are well equipped with many in-office conveniences and services that will save you time and help our doctors to diagnose and treat you on site. We are happy to help even more patients in our community feel welcome with our ability to communicate with them in either English or Spanish. If you or a loved one needs expert podiatric care, please give us a call. We look forward to getting you back on your feet as soon as possible!
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Sesamoiditis is a painful condition involving irritation and inflammation of the tendons surrounding the sesamoid bones. These are small bones located beneath the big toe joint that help absorb weight and assist with movement when walking and running. The condition develops from repetitive stress,...
Heel pain can negatively affect your day-to-day life. Simple activities like walking can become incredibly uncomfortable or painful due to heel pain.Don’t live with heel pain and get treated.
A stubbed toe may seem minor, but the impact can affect bones, joints, nails, and surrounding soft tissue. Common problems include bruising, swelling, nail damage, ligament strain, or a fracture of one of the small toe bones. Pain that worsens with walking, visible deformity, numbness, or...
Overuse injuries develop when muscles, tendons, and soft tissues are stressed repeatedly without enough recovery time. In the foot, this often affects tendons, the plantar fascia, or the small stabilizing muscles that support walking and standing. Certain calf conditions also fall under podiatric...
Peripheral neuropathy affects the nerves that carry signals between the feet and the brain. When these nerves are damaged, sensation in the feet may become reduced, altered, or unpredictable. People may not fully feel the ground, notice changes in surface texture, or sense foot position during...
Foot and ankle wounds fall into several common categories based on how they develop. Pressure-related wounds form from constant weight or rubbing and are often found on heels, toes, or areas over bone. Arterial wounds are linked to poor blood flow, and usually appear on the toes or outer foot with...
Ingrown toenails can be painful and can make wearing shoes or walking uncomfortable. Seek professional help if you believe you've developed an ingrown toenail and be treated safely.
Swollen ankles and feet can develop for many reasons, ranging from simple fluid buildup after a long day to circulation problems, vein issues, medication effects, or conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. The swelling may feel tight, heavy, or warm, and shoes may suddenly feel snug. Some people...
People living with type 2 diabetes often develop changes in the way their feet move and function, making regular evaluation essential. Over time, high blood sugar can affect nerves, soft tissues, and joint flexibility, which may alter foot shape or reduce natural motion. A podiatrist begins by...
Ankle sprains are common injuries graded as first, second, and third degree based on ligament damage. A first-degree sprain is caused by a mild twist or misstep and may look slightly swollen and feel sore or stiff. A second-degree sprain often follows a stronger roll, showing visible swelling and...
Finding shoes for wide feet starts with understanding what makes the foot feel cramped inside a narrow design. Some people are born with a wider forefoot, while others notice widening over time as ligaments loosen. Sometimes deformities like bunions or hammertoes change the shape of the toes...
Foot pain can develop from many sources within the feet, toes, and ankles, and understanding these causes can help people seek care before symptoms worsen. Strain on the heel or arch is often linked to plantar fasciitis, which involves irritation of the band of tissue along the underside of the...
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Florida Ankle & Foot Institute has over ten years of experience in diagnosing and treating South Florida and the Florida Keys communities for medical conditions of the foot, ankle and lower leg. Our patient-centered approach focuses on the impact that foot health can have on your overall health to keep you holistically healthy. Whether it is a new or pre-existing condition, our board-certified surgeons are committed to understanding your pain, how it affects your health, and treating you with care.
Our Mission
Your health is our happiness here at Florida Ankle & Foot Institute. We believe that the patient-experience begins before diagnosis and progresses past recovery, so we make it our duty to cater to your healing and overall wellness. Our mission is to provide you with comprehensive, high-quality podiatric treatments from doctors who genuinely care about you as a patient and as a person.
Our list of conditions and treatments include,
but are not limited to:
Ankle Sprains
Arthritis in the Foot
Bone Fractures
Corns & Calluses
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Deformities of the Foot
Diabetic Foot Care
Gout
Ingrown Toenail
Peripheral Neuropathy
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Warts Removal
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stem Cell Therapy
Tendon Injuries
We Offer Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy
Florida Ankle & Foot Institute is a leading expert in regenerative medicine offering many stem cell therapy options that prevent surgery and promote self-healing. Stem cells are cells that are not differentiated and can become almost any cell that the body needs it to be. Stem cells are used for replacing, repairing or regenerating damaged tissue and wounds that have trouble healing. If you have a condition that you feel would benefit from stem cell therapy, schedule a consultation online today with one of our premier podiatrists in South Florida to explore the proper stem cell treatment for you.
Visit us at www.ankleandfootsurgery.net for more information about our practice, our doctors, and the services we offer.