Podiatry
Foot and ankle specialists for the miles you put on them.
What does a podiatrist do?
Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot and ankle: heel and arch pain, ankle sprains, stress injuries from running and training, bunions, ingrown toenails, and skin and nail problems. They also provide diabetic foot care, where regular checks protect against small problems becoming serious ones.
In a community that runs, rucks, and stands duty in boots, feet take a beating, and podiatrists are the specialists built for exactly that terrain.
When to see one, and how to choose
See a podiatrist when foot or ankle pain persists beyond rest and sensible footwear changes, keeps returning when you train, or involves the skin and nails. People with diabetes should ask their primary-care provider about routine foot checks. The practical checks are the standard ones on every ProviderQuoHealth profile: credentials, in-network, accepting new patients; the guides below cover specialty referrals for military families.
Seek prompt care for a foot or ankle that can't bear weight, looks deformed after an injury, or shows spreading redness with fever, especially with diabetes. For severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Find podiatry providers near you
Podiatry on ProviderQuoHealth
Mobile Foot Doctors, P.A. — Podiatry
Mobile Foot Doctors, P.A. provides podiatry services to patients in Aberdeen, NC. The practice specializes in foot and ankle care for the local community.
Ronald Michael Talis, DPM
Ronald Michael Talis, DPM, is a podiatrist serving the Sanford, NC area. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients in his community.
First Feet — Podiatry
First Feet is a podiatry practice located in Sanford, NC. The practice provides foot and ankle care services to the local community.
Glenn Dunlap, DPM
Glenn Dunlap, DPM, is a podiatrist providing care in Pinehurst, NC. He specializes in podiatry and works with patients in the local area.
Foot and Ankle Center of NC, PA — Podiatry
Foot and Ankle Center of NC, PA is a podiatry practice located in Pinehurst, NC. The practice focuses on foot and ankle care for patients in the area.
Daniel L Mcarthur, DPM
Daniel L McArthur, DPM, is a podiatrist practicing in Pinehurst, NC. He provides comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients in the local community.
Steven K Bowen, DPM
Steven K Bowen, DPM, is a podiatrist providing care in Fayetteville, NC. He specializes in podiatry and works with patients in the local area.
Shelli L. Brewington, DPM
Shelli L. Brewington, DPM, is a podiatrist in Fayetteville, NC. She provides care for a range of foot and ankle concerns for patients in the area.
Gooden Mobile Pod NC PLLC — Podiatry
Gooden Mobile Pod NC PLLC provides podiatry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice offers care focused on foot and ankle health.
Cape Fear Valley Podiatry — Podiatry
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc offers podiatry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is part of a hospital system serving the local community's foot and ankle care needs.
Cape Fear Podiatry Associates, PA — Podiatry
Cape Fear Podiatry Associates, PA provides podiatry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on foot and ankle care for patients in the area.
Brandon Patrick Adrian, DPM
Brandon Patrick Adrian, DPM, is a podiatrist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides care for a range of foot and ankle concerns to help patients maintain mobility and comfort.
Alyssa Jo Pratt, DPM
Alyssa Jo Pratt, DPM, is a podiatrist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. She provides foot and ankle care for patients of all ages.
Frequently asked
Should I see a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon for ankle pain?
Both treat foot and ankle problems; podiatrists focus exclusively on the foot and ankle, while orthopedic surgeons treat the whole musculoskeletal system. For most persistent foot pain either is a reasonable start, and they refer to each other. Both appear in this directory.
Why is foot care different with diabetes?
Diabetes can make foot problems easier to miss and slower to heal, which is why clinicians often recommend regular professional foot checks to catch problems early. A clinician will set the right schedule; this page is general education.
When does a foot problem need urgent care?
A foot or ankle that can't bear weight or looks deformed after injury, spreading redness or swelling with fever, or a wound that isn't healing, especially with diabetes. For severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
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About our medical review process
This page was reviewed by Myra A. Jones BSN, RN, CCM, a registered nurse, for medical accuracy and adherence to current clinical standards as of July 7, 2026. ProviderQuoHealth’s health content is reviewed by licensed healthcare professionals before publication and re-checked when the content materially changes.
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