Office Location
Podiatrist in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Office - 1525 E Main St, Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Address & Contact
Santa Maria Office1525 E Main St, Suite B
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 946‑1799
Office Hours
- Tue: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thu: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun: Closed
Parking & Accessibility
Free surface parking lot adjacent to building.
Ground floor, fully wheelchair accessible.
About This Office
Dr. Brian O'Carroll, DPM sees patients at the Santa Maria Office for the full range of foot and ankle care - from acute injuries and diabetic wound management to Lapiplasty bunion correction and reconstructive surgery. Most office-based procedures and imaging are performed on site.
Treatment plans always start with a careful exam and shared decision making. Dr. O'Carroll's philosophy is conservative care when possible and surgical care only when necessary.
Common Conditions Treated at the Santa Maria Office
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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →Ingrown Toenails
A common, painful, and very treatable problem. Dr. O'Carroll offers definitive in-office care for recurrent ingrown toenails.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →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.
Learn more →Treatments Offered at This Office
Treatment depends on diagnosis, imaging, your activity level and goals, and the severity of the problem. Both conservative and surgical pathways are available when appropriate.
Bunion Surgery (Bunionectomy)
Learn more →Custom Orthotics
Learn more →Shockwave Therapy
Learn more →Ankle Arthroscopy
Learn more →Advanced Wound Care
Learn more →Fracture Fixation (ORIF)
Learn more →Care plans vary by person. The descriptions above are educational and do not promise specific outcomes. A clinical evaluation is required before any treatment is recommended.
Quick Answers for Santa Maria Patients
Where is Dr. O'Carroll's Santa Maria office?
The Santa Maria Office is located at 1525 E Main St, Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Call (805) 946‑1799 to schedule, or request an appointment online. Free surface parking lot adjacent to building.
What are the office hours in Santa Maria?
Tuesday and Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Friday, 8 AM to 2 PM. Closed Monday and Wednesday. Outside of these hours, please leave a voicemail and the team will return your call on the next business day.
What conditions does Dr. O'Carroll treat at the Santa Maria office?
Dr. O'Carroll treats the full range of adult foot and ankle problems at this office, including bunions, heel pain and plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and fractures, Achilles injuries, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, and diabetic foot wounds. Most office-based procedures and imaging are performed on site.
Does the Santa Maria office offer Lapiplasty bunion surgery?
Yes. Dr. O'Carroll was the first surgeon in California to perform Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction and offers it for appropriate candidates. Most bunion patients begin with a non-surgical evaluation; surgery is recommended only when it is the right step for the deformity and the patient's goals.
Is this an emergency facility?
No. Five Cities Foot & Ankle is an outpatient clinic, not an emergency department. If you have a visible bone deformity, an open wound that will not stop bleeding, signs of severe infection, or sudden loss of sensation, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request an appointment at this office?
Use the Request Appointment button on this page or call (805) 946‑1799. New patients are welcome. We make every effort to see you as soon as possible, but Dr. O'Carroll's schedule fills quickly, so we recommend requesting an appointment as early as you can to get on the list.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications, and any prior imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound). Wear or bring shoes you wear most often - they help with the biomechanical exam.
Will I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Dr. O'Carroll's philosophy is conservative treatment when possible and surgical treatment only when necessary. Most visits begin with an exam, imaging when needed, and a discussion of non-surgical options.
Is the office wheelchair accessible?
Ground floor, fully wheelchair accessible.
Do you accept my insurance?
Five Cities Foot & Ankle accepts many major plans including Medicare. See the Insurance Accepted page for the full list, or call the office to confirm coverage for your plan.
Do you offer self-pay pricing?
Yes. Transparent self-pay pricing is published for common visit types and procedures. See the Self-Pay Pricing page for details.
About Your Provider
Dr. Brian O'Carroll, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS is a board-certified podiatric surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has practiced on the Central Coast since 2008 and was the first in California to perform Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction.
Dr. O'Carroll is on staff at French Hospital Medical Center, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, Marian Regional Medical Center, and Coastal Surgical Institute.
Communities Served by This Office
Patients travel to the Santa Maria office from across the surrounding region:
This page is informational and does not replace medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment.
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.