advanced regional foot and ankle care patient portal

What conditions can be treated at a podiatrist?

Some common conditions we successfully treat everyday are bunions, heel pain, hammertoes, toenail fungus, achilles tendonitis, ankle injuries and ingrown toenails. We welcome patients of all ages from small children to the elderly, and our goal is always to provide you with the most comfortable office experience possible.

When should you see a podiatrist?

A podiatrist may be of help to you if you are experiencing pain or discomfort due to conditions such as hammertoes, bunions, arthritis, heel pain, ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, fungal nails, flat feet, plantar warts, or athlete’s foot, to name a few.

Why should I get a foot care checkup?

They can also be useful if you are curious about maintaining general care for your feet, picking the correct shoe size, obtaining footwear inserts or orthotics, as well as suggesting stretches or exercises to help strengthen your feet.

Medications and Refills

When calling for a medication, please have your pharmacy telephone number ready. Refills for controlled substances and pain medications will not be phoned in after office hours or on the weekends.

Referrals

Many insurance plans require a Primary Care Physician referral in order to be seen by a Specialist. It is your responsibility to ensure that your Primary Care Physician provides us with a referral number prior to the visit.

Fees and Deductibles

We ask that you pay any Co-pays and deductibles at the time of your visit. Payments may be made by cash, check, credit card or debit card. Please be sure to provide us with current insurance information/card that will allow us to file your claim properly and in a timely fashion.

Billing

We are participating providers for many insurance plans, HMO’s, PPO’s and other groups and will gladly file with your insurance company. Should you have any insurance or billing questions you can call the billing office for Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers at (615) 630-7436.