foot & ankle center

More than 75% of Americans will experience foot or ankle pain at some time during their life.  Excessive weight, diabetes, circulation problems and improper footwear are all factors that can contribute to foot pain. 

Unexpected foot and ankle emergencies happen every day and are another cause of foot pain. Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time.
 
The Foot & Ankle Center at Orthopaedic Associates is the only facility in St. Johns County that combines the best of both Orthopaedics and Podiatric Medicine. The skilled and experienced team of orthopaedic surgeon Kurtis Hort and podiatrist Beth Pearce are able to handle all of your family’s foot ailments. 

Kurtis Hort, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstruction.  As an orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Hort can also evaluate the knees, hips and even the lower back which might be contributing factor in foot pain. 

As a board certified podiatrist (ABPOPPM) Dr. Pearce is able to treat conditions of the foot for patients of all ages.   She specializes in heel pain, diabetic foot and wound care, non-surgical alternatives for lower extremity pain and corrective foot surgery.