PENSACOLA PODIATRY, PA

Heel Pain: Causes & Treatment

Heel pain is one of the most common conditions we treat. Conservative care—like orthotics, supportive footwear, and targeted stretching—can offer effective relief. Early treatment often leads to faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.

Comprehensive Family Foot Care

At Pensacola Podiatry, PA, we are proud to be Northwest Florida’s premier provider of comprehensive family foot care, serving patients of all ages—from children with flat feet and sports injuries to adults with heel pain and seniors managing arthritis and diabetic foot concerns.

With multiple convenient locations, same-week appointments, and a full range of conservative and surgical treatment options, our practice is designed to support every stage of life and every level of activity.

Our board-certified foot and ankle specialists treat a wide spectrum of common and complex conditions, including:

• Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
• Ingrown toenails & skin/nail disorders
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Custom orthotics & biomechanical issues
• Diabetic foot examinations & ulcer prevention
• Arthritis, bunions, hammertoes & deformities
• Pediatric foot problems & sports injuries

As a family-focused podiatry practice, we emphasize education, prevention, and long-term health—not just short-term relief. Our team uses modern diagnostic tools, regenerative therapies, and minimally invasive treatments to help patients stay active with faster recovery times.

With a reputation built on clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a commitment to serving the community, Pensacola Podiatry, PA remains the top choice for families across Pensacola, Milton, Pace, Gulf Breeze, and the surrounding Gulf Coast region.

Ingrown Toenails

We specialize in fast, effective treatment for painful ingrown toenails, including infected ingrown nails, recurrent ingrown nails, and ingrown nails caused by trauma or improper trimming. Our board-certified podiatrists provide both conservative care and permanent nail border removal procedures to relieve pain, reduce infection, and prevent future recurrence. We treat patients of all ages and offer gentle numbing techniques for a comfortable in-office experience.

To better serve our patients, we offer same-day appointments for ingrown toenails, especially for urgent cases involving pain, swelling, or drainage.

Advanced Wound Care & Prevention

Our team specializes in preventing and treating foot wounds—especially those related to diabetes. We stay at the forefront of wound care technology to help reduce the risk of lower extremity amputations and keep your feet healthy for the long term.

Foot Surgery

At Pensacola Podiatry, PA, Dr. Frank Castagna and Dr. Matthew Etheridge serve as our primary foot and ankle surgeons, offering advanced surgical and minimally invasive treatment options for the most common foot conditions.

Our surgeons perform procedures both in-office for select cases and at outpatient surgery centers for more complex deformities and reconstruction.

We specialize in common outpatient foot surgeries including:

• Bunion correction
• Hammertoe repair
• Neuroma excision
• Bone spur removal
• Arthritic joint procedures
• Soft-tissue and tendon repairs
• Minimally invasive nail and skin procedures

Both Dr. Castagna and Dr. Etheridge are Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS)—the only recognized surgical certification board in podiatric foot and ankle surgery—and are Fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS). Their training includes reconstructive foot surgery, and advanced outpatient techniques designed to help patients recover faster with less downtime.

At Pensacola Podiatry, PA, patients receive comprehensive surgical care paired with conservative, regenerative, and biomechanical therapies when appropriate—ensuring the right procedure at the right time for long-term results.

Diabetic Foot Care

Proper foot care is vital for those living with diabetes. We offer comprehensive support to prevent complications like neuropathy, ulcers, and amputations, keeping your feet safe and healthy.

MLS Laser Therapy

for Foot, Ankle & Neuropathy Care

We offer MLS Laser Therapy—a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment for foot, ankle, and leg conditions, including diabetic and peripheral neuropathy. This advanced therapy promotes pain relief and tissue healing through a series of short, pain-free sessions. With pricing starting at $75 for one extremity and $100 for both, MLS Laser Therapy offers an affordable path to lasting relief—often in just 6 to 12 treatments.

Laser Treatment

for Fungal Toenails

Lunula Laser is a breakthrough low-level laser therapy for treating toenail fungus (onychomycosis). This touchless, pain-free treatment requires no downtime and offers a safe, convenient alternative to traditional methods. With clinical success rates averaging 85%, Lunula helps restore clear, healthy nails—comfortably and effectively.

Acoustic Wave Therapy

for Heel Pain

EPAT uses targeted pressure waves to stimulate metabolism, improve circulation, and accelerate healing—offering a non-invasive solution for chronic heel pain.