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.

Foot and ankle pain while running is often the result of overuse injuries. These occur when repetitive stress exceeds th...
09/01/2026

Foot and ankle pain while running is often the result of overuse injuries. These occur when repetitive stress exceeds the body’s ability to recover. The foot and ankle absorb significant impact with each step, making them vulnerable to strain and inflammation. Recognizing the definition of running...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/running-injuries-that-affect-the-foot-and-ankle

Achilles tendon injuries are common among runners and active individuals who place repeated stress on the lower leg. The...
08/25/2026

Achilles tendon injuries are common among runners and active individuals who place repeated stress on the lower leg. The Achilles tendon is a strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, allowing for walking, running, and jumping. Injury occurs when this tendon becomes...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/achilles-tendon-injuries-and-running-related-pain

The forefoot carries a share of the body’s weight and helps provide balance with every step. It contains the toes, five ...
08/18/2026

The forefoot carries a share of the body’s weight and helps provide balance with every step. It contains the toes, five long metatarsal bones, and the joints at the ball of the foot. Forefoot pain can feel sharp, burning, or aching. It can also cause swelling, numbness, or the feeling that a stone...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/forefoot-pain-can-make-every-step-uncomfortable

A broken ankle occurs when one or more bones around the ankle joint crack or break. An ankle can break after a fall, a s...
08/11/2026

A broken ankle occurs when one or more bones around the ankle joint crack or break. An ankle can break after a fall, a sudden twist, or a forceful impact. The outer ankle bone, called the lateral malleolus, is the area most frequently affected. Symptoms include immediate pain, swelling, and...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/recognizing-the-warning-signs-of-a-broken-ankle

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe when the joint becomes misaligned. This condition develops...
08/04/2026

A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe when the joint becomes misaligned. This condition develops over time as the big toe shifts toward the other toes, creating pressure and inflammation. Bunion surgery is a procedure performed to correct this deformity and reduce pain when...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/bunion-surgery-and-recovery-insights

Pregnancy brings many changes to the body, including those that can affect the feet and ankles. As a baby grows, added b...
07/28/2026

Pregnancy brings many changes to the body, including those that can affect the feet and ankles. As a baby grows, added body weight and shifting posture place greater pressure on the feet with every step. Hormonal changes also cause ligaments to become more flexible, which may alter foot structure...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/maintaining-foot-health-during-pregnancy

Poor foot circulation occurs when blood flow to the feet is reduced, limiting the delivery of oxygen and essential nutri...
07/21/2026

Poor foot circulation occurs when blood flow to the feet is reduced, limiting the delivery of oxygen and essential nutrients to surrounding tissues. This condition is commonly linked to peripheral vascular disease, a disorder that affects the blood vessels and restricts normal circulation. When...

Read more: https://www.ecfanc.com/blog/what-causes-poor-foot-circulation.html

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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