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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!

30/12/2025

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

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23/12/2025

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

Read more: https://www.ankleandfootsurgery.net/blog/common-causes-of-foot-pain

21/12/2025

Do you work on your feet all day and find your feet in pain? Don't go to work in pain each day. Your foot pain can be treated, and we can help.

Read more: https://www.ankleandfootsurgery.net/blog/see-your-foot-specialist-regularly-if-you-work-on-your-feet-2

16/12/2025

An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes infection. Common causes include trimming the nails improperly, wearing poorly fitting shoes that place pressure on

Read more: https://www.ankleandfootsurgery.net/blog/ingrown-toenails-and-foot-health

09/12/2025

Ankle pain is common among ice skaters due to abrupt starts and stops, repetitive movements, and long hours spent on the ice. These actions place continuous stress on the ankle joints and surrounding muscles, which can lead to inflammation and discom

Read more: https://www.ankleandfootsurgery.net/blog/ankle-pain-in-ice-skating

02/12/2025

Gout is a painful type of arthritis that often affects the big toe, but can also impact other joints in the feet and ankles. It is more likely to occur in men over 40, postmenopausal women, and individuals with a diet high in red meat, seafood, or al

Read more: https://www.ankleandfootsurgery.net/blog/all-about-gout-and-your-feet

25/11/2025

A podiatrist is a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower legs. This type of doctor manages a wide range of issues, including common foot and ankle pain, bunion

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21/11/2025

Don't wait to be examined if you believe you've experienced a foot or ankle fracture.

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18/11/2025

Morton’s neuroma develops when the tissue surrounding a nerve between the toes thickens. Morton’s neuroma most often affects the nerves between the third and fourth toes. This thickening compresses the nerve, causing sharp, burning pain or tingling that spreads from the ball of the foot into the toe...

Read more: https://www.ankleandfootsurgery.net/blogs/item/580-causes-and-symptoms-of-morton-s-neuroma

11/11/2025

Foot pain is common in fibromyalgia patients, with studies finding it in more than half of those living with the condition. This type of foot pain can make even simple tasks difficult, since it affects every step a person takes. Many describe burning on the bottoms of their feet, sharp pain when ste...

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04/11/2025

Heel bursitis occurs when the small fluid-filled sac, known as the retrocalcaneal bursa, becomes irritated and inflamed at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon meets the heel bone. This irritation can develop from repetitive activities that increase pressure in that area, including running...

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28/10/2025

A black toenail may appear alarming, and its causes can range from minor to more serious conditions. Repetitive trauma, such as pressure from shoes that do not fit properly, can cause bleeding beneath the toenail, which leads to dark discoloration. A blunt injury, like dropping a heavy object on the...

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Our Commitment

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.