Best Podiatrist Cary Near Me

4worldlovers: Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists are committed to the individual and personal care of patient’s foot and ankle health. Our specialists are trained to provide ankle injury treatment services for fractures and sprains, ranging from minimal to serious condition. Additionally, our team provides Achilles tendon injury treatment services for tears and ruptured Achilles tendons as well as treatment services for other conditions, like fungal infections, ingrown toenails, and bunions. With four locations, our providers serve patients in Raleigh, Cary, Garner and Knightdale.

4worldlovers: Piedmont Foot & Ankle Specialists a division of Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, LLC has been serving their patients with considerate, comprehensive foot and ankle care for over 50 years. With 6 podiatrists on staff, all of whom are Board Certified in Surgery, including certified wound specialists and four locations in Cary, Apex, Dunn and Benson, NC, they do it all. They offer a wide range of services consisting of:

Piedmont Foot & Ankle Specialists welcomes new patients. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, call one of our offices today!

Podiatrists in Cary are totally focused on our patients. We take a progressive patient-centered approach to evaluation and treatment using the latest in diagnostic technology.

While we are serious about our patients, we strive to be friendly and professional.

Our mission is to provide total foot care for each and every patient. Specializing in general podiatric medical and surgical care & advanced surgical techniques of the foot and ankle.

4worldlovers: We are proud to announce that the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry has awarded Dr. Karen Lehtinen the title of Diplomate for her years of exceptional professional qualities, professional training and work experience with the highest standards of achievement.


Dr. Karen Martinko Lehtinen graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. She worked as an Engineer and Manager for nine years prior to returning to medical school. Dr. Lehtinen graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine with many clinical honors. She then completed a Podiatric Surgical Residency at Mt. Sinai – University Hospital in Richmond Heights. Dr. Lehtinen chose to enter medical school because she enjoys helping and healing people. Dr. Lehtinen practiced for 15 years in her own private practice in Ohio before relocating to North Carolina. She stays active by biking, kayaking, fishing, boating, and playing tennis and therefore can understand the importance of healthy feet. She is also the youngest child of elderly parents and can appreciate the problems and frustrations faced by senior citizens. Dr. Karen Lehtinen will take the time to listen to you, she will try to understand your individual needs, and she will draw upon her knowledge to provide you with the best solution.

View Dr. Lehtinen’s LinkedIn profile to learn more about her experience.

Dr. Lehtinen is available to speak at community centers, health fairs, diabetic support groups, assisted living facilities, or to any group interested.

“I felt Dr. Karen Lehtinen was very thorough. She addressed all of my concerns, educated me on the workings of the foot and the root of my problems, and offered excellent solutions without pushing any products on me. I highly recommend her!”

“Dr. Martinko is always on top of my medical problems. She is excellent at explaining various problems. She correctly diagnosed a MAJOR problem and led me to the right colleague, who saved my leg. I am forever grateful.”

“Dr. Lehtinen was professional and thorough, she went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend her.”

“She answered not only the questions I asked – but the ones I didn’t even know I had. AWESOME doctor!”