Eastern Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists

Eastern Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists At Eastern Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists, we devote time and effort into our practice by providi

Eastern Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists is a full service facility dedicated to the care and treatment of the foot and ankle. We offer same day appointments, in-office x-rays and a variety of other services. It is your "One Stop Location" for care of the foot and ankle. Our Board Certified/Board Eligible physicians are dedicated to the field of Podiatry and have extensive training in all aspects

of foot and ankle care, from surgery and trauma to routine care and biomechanics. We offer convenient appointment times and work with your primary care provider to ensure coordinated care of your problem. Our modern, fully furnished office includes, in-house x-rays and surgical privileges to local hospitals and surgery centers. We also staff outpatient clinics in Windsor (Bertie Memorial Hospital) and Ahoskie (Northeast Carolina Diabetes Center). We are on staff at East Carolina University - Brody School of Medicine, as part of ECU Physicians, Department of Endocrinology at the Problem Foot Clinic.

Gout is a painful, inflammatory form of arthritis. Those affected will typically feel an intense stiffness in the joints...
06/10/2026

Gout is a painful, inflammatory form of arthritis. Those affected will typically feel an intense stiffness in the joints of their feet, particularly in the big toe. Schedule a visit to learn about how gout can be managed and treated.

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Flat feet occur when the arches on the inside of the feet are low or missing, causing the entire sole to touch the groun...
06/09/2026

Flat feet occur when the arches on the inside of the feet are low or missing, causing the entire sole to touch the ground while standing. Flexible flat feet occur when arches appear while sitting, but flatten while standing. This is most common among children. Flat feet may develop in adults...

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Diabetic foot problems develop when high blood sugar levels affect circulation and nerve function in the feet. This can ...
06/02/2026

Diabetic foot problems develop when high blood sugar levels affect circulation and nerve function in the feet. This can lead to tingling, burning, or a reduced ability to feel pain or temperature changes. Some people may also notice wounds on the sole of the foot that heal slowly or not at all...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/symptoms-of-diabetic-foot-problems.html

Sever’s disease is a heel condition that affects active growing children, most often between the ages of nine and 14. It...
05/19/2026

Sever’s disease is a heel condition that affects active growing children, most often between the ages of nine and 14. It develops in the growth plate of the heel, which is a softer area of bone that has not yet hardened. During growth spurts, bones can lengthen faster than muscles and tendons. This...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/understanding-the-causes-of-severs-disease.html

A broken foot refers to a fracture in one or more of the bones of the foot. A fracture can result from high-impact activ...
05/12/2026

A broken foot refers to a fracture in one or more of the bones of the foot. A fracture can result from high-impact activities, such as running, jumping, falls, or blunt-force injuries. Symptoms include swelling, pain, and bruising. Inability to bear weight on the foot and limited movement in the...

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Hammertoe is a foot deformity where a toe bends at the middle joint, causing it to curl downward instead of lying flat. ...
05/05/2026

Hammertoe is a foot deformity where a toe bends at the middle joint, causing it to curl downward instead of lying flat. It usually affects the second toe, and happens when the muscles and tendons in the toe are not balanced. This can cause one part of the toe to bend upward while another part bends...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/hammertoe-and-toe-joint-imbalance.html

A bunion is a bony deformity that develops at the base of the big toe. The top of the toe points toward the smaller toes...
04/28/2026

A bunion is a bony deformity that develops at the base of the big toe. The top of the toe points toward the smaller toes and the joint shifts outward. This structural change can lead to pain, inflammation, swelling, and difficulty wearing certain shoes. The misalignment may worsen and affect...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/bunions-and-how-they-affect-foot-structure.html

Ankle sprains are acute injuries that commonly affect athletes, especially in sports such as basketball, football, and s...
04/21/2026

Ankle sprains are acute injuries that commonly affect athletes, especially in sports such as basketball, football, and soccer. They often occur when the foot twists or rolls unexpectedly, placing stress on the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. This can happen during jumping, cutting, or...

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Address

2140 West Arlington Boulevard, Suite D
Greenville, NC
27834

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12528301000

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