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We treat bunions, heel pain, pediatric Injuries, joint replacements, flat feet, neuromas and more.

From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, A Foot & Ankle Centre is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

The Swiss Technique: The best procedure for correcting bunions.
When surgery is your best option to relieve bunion pain, you'll be happy to know that Dr. Frankel has performed thousands of bunion surgeries over the years.
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1-Step Technique for Flat feet Correction
Flatfeet, or "collapsed feet" can be present at birth or acquired during a person's growth and development. Stress from a painful flatfoot can be the root of other foot problems in later years, such as bunions and heel spurs or ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain. Most people are helped by a simple orthotic insole that's placed in their shoes, but some require surgery to fix their condition.
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Advanced Surgical Solutions with a Cosmetic Approach
Dr. Neal Frankel, a board-certified podiatrist, takes a conservative approach and examines all surgical and nonsurgical options before recommending any treatment plan. When surgery is your best option, you can rest assured that Dr. Frankel will utilize the latest techniques with a cosmetic approach to reduce scarring whenever possible.
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Specialized Care for Sports Injuries to the Feet and Ankles
Whether you're a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you know the pain and frustration that injuries can cause. When you injure your foot or ankle, it can sideline you for long periods of time if you don't get proper treatment. To make sure you get the care you need, look to Dr. Neal Frankel.
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Ultrasonic Pulse Therapy for Heel, Muscle and Tendon Pain
Heel pain caused by overuse is called plantar fasciitis. This injury causes inflammation of the ligament that connects your heel bone to the base of the toes. Your body reacts by forming a new bone, often called a heel spur.
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Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems. Read More...

Bunions
Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Read More...

Flat Feet
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches. Read More...

Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.Read More...

Diabetes and Your Feet
With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal.Read More...

Heel Spurs
Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain. Read More...

Corns
Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet.Read More...

Athlete's Foot
A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools. Read More...