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Alta Ridge Foot Specialists Alta Ridge Foot Specialists in North Carolina provides expert and comprehensive medical and surgical foot care for patients of all ages.

Rob van Brederode, DPM, W. Aaron Broyles, DPM, and Thomas Verla, DPM of Alta Ridge Foot Specialists provide comprehensive foot and ankle care to our patients in North Carolina. We treat foot and ankle problems of adults and children of all ages. Our specialized training and state-of-the-art technology ensure that each patient receives expert treatment for excellent outcomes. Our practice provides podiatric medicine and foot surgery. We specialize in sports medicine, resolving heel pain, and children’s foot problems. At Alta Ridge Foot Specialists, we treat a wide variety of foot ailments including plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns and calluses, toenail fungus, ingrown toenails, hammertoes, warts, and nerve pain. We also specialize in ankle injuries. Dr. van Brederode and Dr. Broyles are board-certified in foot surgery. We use both in-office and hospital facilities to address bunions, neuromas, skin lesions, bone spurs, foot and ankle fractures, tendon repair, and flatfoot reconstruction. Along with an expert and excellent medical and surgical care, we offer kindness and respect for each individual patient. After an accurate diagnosis, we will devise a treatment plan unique to you and your foot problem. For the ease of our patients, we have three offices in western North Carolina: Mars Hill, Spruce Pine, and Boone. Each has convenient office hours and ample parking. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Please call us for an appointment or contact us through the website.

Toe pain can develop after an injury, and a fracture is one possible cause. Toe fractures commonly occur when a heavy ob...
10/13/2026

Toe pain can develop after an injury, and a fracture is one possible cause. Toe fractures commonly occur when a heavy object falls on the foot or when a toe is forcefully stubbed. These injuries can affect movement because the toes help support the foot while walking. Common signs of a fractured...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/when-toe-pain-means-a-fracture

Shoes that fit correctly can protect the feet. Poorly-fitting shoes can cause blisters, corns, and calluses. They can al...
10/06/2026

Shoes that fit correctly can protect the feet. Poorly-fitting shoes can cause blisters, corns, and calluses. They can also create added pressure and contribute to pain in the heels or arches. Since foot size and shape can change with age, relying on an old measurement may lead to the wrong fit...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/why-proper-shoe-fit-matters-for-foot-health

Ingrown toenails are a common foot problem seen by podiatrists, often affecting the big toe. They occur when the edge of...
09/29/2026

Ingrown toenails are a common foot problem seen by podiatrists, often affecting the big toe. They occur when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin instead of over it. The area may be red, swollen, or even infected, sometimes with drainage or overgrown skin. It often feels sore at...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/a-closer-look-at-painful-ingrown-toenails

Diabetic foot care is an important part of protecting long-term foot health. Diabetes affects the nerves and blood vesse...
09/22/2026

Diabetic foot care is an important part of protecting long-term foot health. Diabetes affects the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. Nerve damage may reduce the ability to feel pain, heat, or injuries. Poor circulation can make it harder for damaged skin and other tissues to heal. As a result, a...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/protecting-foot-health-with-diabetic-foot-care

Falls can cause serious injuries and threaten an older adult’s independence. Foot pain, poor balance, and wearing poorly...
09/17/2026

Falls can cause serious injuries and threaten an older adult’s independence. Foot pain, poor balance, and wearing poorly-fitting shoes can make a fall more likely. Shoes affect how securely the feet meet the ground. Loose shoes can slide or come off, while high heels can shift body weight forward...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/safer-footwear-can-lower-the-risk-of-falling

In-office foot surgery in podiatry involves minor to moderate procedures performed in a controlled clinical setting rath...
09/08/2026

In-office foot surgery in podiatry involves minor to moderate procedures performed in a controlled clinical setting rather than in a hospital. These procedures commonly address conditions such as ingrown toenails, soft tissue lesions, and certain structural abnormalities of the foot. With advances...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/benefits-of-in-office-foot-surgery

A broken foot occurs when one or more bones in the foot crack or break. With many bones working together to support body...
09/01/2026

A broken foot occurs when one or more bones in the foot crack or break. With many bones working together to support body weight and movement, a fracture can make walking difficult and painful. Foot fractures may result from a fall, direct impact, or other injury. Some fractures can also develop...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/podiatric-care-for-a-broken-foot

Cuboid syndrome is a foot condition that affects the cuboid bone, which is located on the outer side of the midfoot. Thi...
08/25/2026

Cuboid syndrome is a foot condition that affects the cuboid bone, which is located on the outer side of the midfoot. This small bone plays an important role in maintaining foot stability and supporting normal walking mechanics. Cuboid syndrome occurs when the bone becomes partially displaced or...

Read more: https://www.altaridgefoot.com/blog/cuboid-syndrome-and-lateral-midfoot-pain

Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek professional help and have a proper ...
08/23/2026

Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek professional help and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions.

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Address

440 Altapass Highway
Spruce Pine, NC
28777

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+18287667667

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