Columbia: 931-380-0353
Pulaski: 931-380-0353
Heel Pain Center
Making your feet feel happy.
Middle Tennessee Foot & Ankle Clinic provides comprehensive podiatric care to its patients of all ages. Adults, children and diabetics receive the highest quality
of care for a variety of injuries, conditions and diseases.
The Middle Tennessee Foot & Ankle Clinic uses state of the art digital X-rays, diagnostics, ultrasounds and vascular testing to help treat and relieve pain.
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FAQ
- What is a podiatrist?
- Why do I need to see a podiatrist instead of a general practitioner?
- Do you accept new patients?
- Can I request an appointment online?
- Do you accept my insurance?
- Where can I find out more about my condition?
- What do I do if I have an emergency?
- Where are you located?
Q. What is a podiatrist?
A. A podiatrist is a specialist, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), whose training focuses specifically on the total care of the foot and ankle.
Podiatrists complete four years of undergraduate study, four years in a college of podiatric medicine and up to three years in a post-graduate residency program at a hospital or university.
The residency program allows the doctor-in-training to extensively diagnose and treat a large variety of foot and ankle disorders while maintaining, refining and updating the medical and surgical skills necessary for this highly specialized field.
In order to be licensed, the podiatrist must pass national and state license exams.
Q. Why do I need to see a podiatrist instead of a general practitioner?
A. Your feet are the foundation of your body, and any disorders or conditions that affect your feet or ankles affect your life as a whole. Podiatrists have extensive, special training in conditions of the feet and ankles that general practitioners do not. Because of this focused training, they are much more equipped to quickly diagnose and treat problems and make you feel your best.
Q. Do you accept new patients?
A. Of course. Simply call one of our offices or make an appointment online at your convenience.
Q. Can I request an appointment online?
A. Yes you can. Simply visit the Contact page to set up your appointment. You can also call one of our offices to schedule your appointment.
Q. Do you accept my insurance?
A. To see the list of accepted insurance plans, visit the Accepted Insurance page.
Q. Where can I find out more about my condition?
A. We have information about common foot and ankle conditions here. We also have pamphlets and information available in our office. We encourage patients to ask questions to ensure that they fully understand their condition and treatment plan.
Q. What do I do if I have an emergency?
A. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Q. Where are you located?
A. We have two convenient locations in the Southern Middle Tennessee area, one in Columbia and one in Pulaski. Addresses and further information is located here.
Visit Our Locations
Middle Tennessee Foot & Ankle
Pulaski Office
- 306 South 7th Street
- Pulaski, TN 38478
- (931) 326-1711
Middle Tennessee Foot & Ankle
Columbia Office
- 1215 Hatcher Lane
- Columbia, TN 38401
- (931) 229-4698
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Jackson and his staff were every professional in how they treated me and also helped my painful heels. The custom orthotics they prescribed for me were top of the line and the 3d laser scanner used to fit my orthotics was impressive! I would highly recommend Dr. Brian Jackson and his heel pain center to anyone who has painful heels. My heels hurt for more than a year and my only regret was not coming into his office sooner!
