What We Treat

Foot & Ankle Conditions

Click any condition to learn about causes, symptoms, and treatment options from Dr. O'Carroll.

Find your pain point

Where does it hurt?

The foot is powerful, complex, and highly connected. Start with where it hurts, then explore the conditions and treatments most relevant to that region.

Ankle & Lower Leg

Sprains, instability, arthritis, fractures, and lower-leg wounds.

Ankle & Lower Leg

Ankle Arthritis

Ankle arthritis can be managed conservatively for years - and when it cannot, modern reconstruction and fusion procedures restore function. Dr. O'Carroll walks you through every option.

Ankle & Lower Leg

Ankle Fractures

From hairline malleolar fractures to complex trimalleolar and pilon injuries - Dr. O'Carroll provides accurate diagnosis, anatomic reduction, and a recovery plan that protects long-term ankle function.

Ankle & Lower Leg

Ankle Sprains & Ligament Injuries

From routine inversion sprains to high-grade ligament tears - Dr. O'Carroll diagnoses ankle injuries thoroughly so you don't end up with chronic instability.

Ankle & Lower Leg

Foot & Ankle Tendonitis

Tendonitis isn't one diagnosis - it's a family of overuse injuries affecting the Achilles, posterior tibial, peroneal, and other tendons of the foot and ankle. Dr. O'Carroll diagnoses the specific tendon involved and tailors treatment to it.

Ankle & Lower Leg

Lower Leg Wounds & Ulcers

Venous, arterial, and mixed-etiology lower-leg wounds need a clear diagnosis and a coordinated plan. Dr. O'Carroll provides advanced wound care across the Central Coast.

Heel & Achilles

Plantar fasciitis, Achilles disorders, and posterior heel conditions.

Heel & Achilles

Achilles Tendon Injuries

From insertional tendinopathy to acute rupture - Dr. O'Carroll provides a full spectrum of Achilles care, with surgical and non-surgical pathways tailored to your activity goals.

Heel & Achilles

Heel Bone Spurs

Heel spurs are common - but they're usually a finding, not a diagnosis. Learn what spurs really mean and when removal is actually warranted.

Heel & Achilles

Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain

The most common cause of heel pain in adults. Learn what really causes it, what actually works, and when surgery is the right call - from Central Coast podiatric surgeon Dr. Brian O'Carroll.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Flatfoot, midfoot arthritis, soft-tissue lesions, and tarsal injuries.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Bone Cysts & Tumors

Most bone cysts and tumors of the foot and ankle are benign - but they need accurate diagnosis. Dr. O'Carroll provides imaging, biopsy when indicated, and definitive treatment.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Flat Feet & Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Adult-acquired flatfoot is a progressive condition driven by failure of the posterior tibial tendon. Caught early, it's very treatable. Caught late, it requires reconstruction.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Ganglion Cysts

A ganglion cyst is a benign, fluid-filled lump that arises from a joint or tendon sheath. Most are easily managed - but accurate diagnosis matters.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Midfoot & Rearfoot Wounds

Wounds at the midfoot and heel - particularly in patients with diabetes or neuropathy - require expert evaluation and offloading. Dr. O'Carroll provides comprehensive wound care.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Midfoot Arthritis

Midfoot arthritis is often missed for years. Dr. O'Carroll diagnoses and treats midfoot joint disease with a clear conservative-first plan and selective fusion when needed.

Midfoot & Rearfoot

Tarsal Fractures

Fractures of the tarsal bones - calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms - are serious injuries. Accurate reduction and fixation prevent long-term arthritis and deformity.

Toe & Forefoot

Bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown nails, and forefoot reconstruction.

Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

A bunion is more than a bump - it's a 3D deformity of the first metatarsal. Dr. O'Carroll is a trained Lapiplasty® surgeon offering modern bunion correction.

Diabetic Foot Wounds & Ulcers

A diabetic foot ulcer is a medical emergency in slow motion. Dr. O'Carroll provides expert wound care, offloading, and limb salvage across the Central Coast.

Forefoot Abscesses & Infections

Soft-tissue and bone infections of the forefoot - particularly in patients with diabetes - require urgent expert care to prevent spreading infection and save the foot.

Foreign Bodies in the Foot

Splinters, glass, needles, and other retained foreign bodies cause persistent pain, infection, and granuloma formation. Dr. O'Carroll provides image-guided removal.

Great Toe Arthritis (Hallux Rigidus)

Stiff, painful big-toe arthritis is one of the most common forefoot complaints in adults. Dr. O'Carroll offers conservative, joint-preserving, and fusion options.

Hammertoes & Toe Deformities

Hammertoes, claw toes, and mallet toes start flexible and become rigid. Treated early they're manageable conservatively; treated late they require reconstruction.

Ingrown Toenails

A common, painful, and very treatable problem. Dr. O'Carroll offers definitive in-office care for recurrent ingrown toenails.

Metatarsal Fractures

From simple stress fractures to displaced Jones fractures, metatarsal injuries demand accurate diagnosis to prevent nonunion or chronic pain.

Morton's Neuroma

A Morton's neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the metatarsal heads - most often the third interspace. Diagnosed accurately, it's very treatable.

Plantar Warts

Plantar warts are caused by HPV and can be stubbornly resistant to treatment. Dr. O'Carroll offers a stepwise approach that reliably clears even chronic warts.

Soft Tissue Masses

Most foot lumps are benign - but every new mass deserves an accurate diagnosis. Dr. O'Carroll evaluates and treats lipomas, fibromas, ganglia, and other soft-tissue lesions.

Get back on your feet!

Schedule a consultation with Dr. O'Carroll at our Pismo Beach or Santa Maria office. Dr. O'Carroll's schedule fills quickly - we recommend requesting an appointment as early as you can to get on the list.

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