--- title: "Podiatry services at Sutter Health" description: "Receive expert care for foot and ankle issues at Sutter Health. Our podiatric services focus on relieving pain, improving mobility, and restoring function." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/podiatry" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Podiatric services # Podiatry Painful feet can take a toll on your life, making it hard to move around comfortably. Our podiatrists address foot and ankle problems with treatments ranging from orthotics to surgery. [Find a podiatrist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Podiatry%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Why choose Sutter? During your lifetime, you walk thousands of miles on your feet. Every step involves 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. This wear and tear can add up over time. You can trust our podiatrists with your foot and ankle care. Whether you need different shoes, physical therapy or surgery, we'll help you return to your favorite activities. Your feet can also show early signs of conditions like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. We work with you to find the best treatments and collaborate with other specialists when needed. ### By the numbers ### 200+ podiatrists offer advanced care for foot and ankle problems. ### 5,700+ foot and ankle procedures are performed each year at our hospitals. ### 2 Sutter hospitals are in the top 10% nationwide for outpatient joint replacement. ### 34 Joint Replacement Centers offer advanced treatment, recovery and education to get you back on your feet. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - Achilles tendon injury - Athlete's foot - Bunions - Corns - [Diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/diabetes) - Flat feet - Fungal nail infection - Hammer toe - Heel pain - High arches - Morton's neuroma - Plantar fasciitis - Sprain ## Diagnostics - Gait analysis - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Nerve testing - X-ray ## Treatments - Amputation - Ankle replacement surgery - Cortisone injection - Diabetes foot care - Foot and ankle surgery - Orthotics - [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy) - Shockwave therapy (ESWT) - Steroid injections ## Related services - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) - [Pediatric physical therapy and rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) - [Physical therapy and rehabilitation](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) - [Sports medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/sports-medicine) ![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Comfortable in-between care When you're ready to leave the hospital but not yet ready to go home, our 4 inpatient rehab centers offer a safe and healthy place for your continued recovery. [View inpatient rehab services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acute-inpatient-rehabilitation) ![home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/home-caregiver-helping-a-senior-man.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ![physical-therapist-working-out-shoulder](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/health-topics/pt-rehab/physical-therapist-working-out-shoulder.jpg?h=1920&iar=0&w=2560) ## Physical therapy and rehabilitation From treating sports injuries to chronic conditions, our physical therapists can help you improve strength, mobility and coordination. [View physical therapy services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation) ![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Musculoskeletal disorders research Musculoskeletal disorders cause pain or injuries in the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and tendons that support the arms, legs, neck and back. Research aims to improve treatment and prevent these issues, especially in the workplace. [View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Musculoskeletal+Disorders%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ![doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/men/doctors-team-are-analyzing-fracture-knee-model.jpg?h=483&iar=0&w=724) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Why You May Need Orthotics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/orthotics) Ask your podiatrist about customized shoe inserts to relieve ongoing foot pain. Health & wellness ### [Choose the Right Shoes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/choose-the-right-shoes) Not all athletic shoes are equal. Learn how to choose the right shoe for your activity and your feet. Health & wellness ### [Help for Foot Infections](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/foot-infections) Take steps to avoid or treat athlete’s foot, plantar warts and other foot infections. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22+%5C%22Foot+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [Integrative Approach to Back Pain](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a921393a2df098eb8ae55e4/) Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Integrative chiropractor Scott Larsen shares his approach to back pain, exploring movement, posture, and inflammation to help patients understand and find relief. - Class ### [Support for Long Covid (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6aea1cea8af65dba5fc868de/) Wednesday, February 3, 2027 In this 4-part series, join others facing the challenges of Long Covid to learn about integrative strategies to facilitate your healing. - Class ### [Finding Relief from Mast Cell Overactivity (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a922c3193564e6106f484c5/) Thursday, December 10, 2026 Join integrative physician Andy Luckett, MD, to learn about mast cell and histamine disorders, what may cause their dysfunction, and integrative approaches that may help ease symptoms. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Bones%2C+joints+and+muscles%5C%22+%5C%22Foot+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Back on your feet, comfortably Find foot and ankle care at Sutter to reduce pain and improve movement with treatment tailored to you. 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