Toe & Forefoot
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.
Toe & Forefoot · Conditions
Toe & Forefoot Conditions
Bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown nails, and forefoot reconstruction.
Toe & Forefoot
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.
Toe & Forefoot
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.
Toe & Forefoot
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.
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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.
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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.
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Ingrown Toenails
A common, painful, and very treatable problem. Dr. O'Carroll offers definitive in-office care for recurrent ingrown toenails.
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Metatarsal Fractures
From simple stress fractures to displaced Jones fractures, metatarsal injuries demand accurate diagnosis to prevent nonunion or chronic pain.
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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.
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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.
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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.