InStride Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas provides expert foot and ankle care from two welcoming offices in Matthews and Monroe, North Carolina. Foot and ankle surgeons Eric Ward, DPM, and Blaise Woeste, DPM, believe that communication and transparency are the keys to happy and healthy patients, so they work in tandem with each patient to problem-solve, prevent illness, and help you attain peak foot and ankle function. The team offers many foot and ankle services at both locations, including treatment for ankle sprains, arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot ulcers, corns, calluses, and more.
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Plantar fasciitis is the top cause of heel pain. It also causes 10% of runner-related injuries and represents about 15% of all foot problems needing medical care. At InStride Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas, Eric Ward, DPM, and Blaise Woeste, DPM, have extensive experience creating customized treatment plans that relieve the pain and inflammation of plantar fasciitis.
Custom orthotics are a noninvasive and convenient way to remedy foot issues, protect the feet from further damage, optimize balance, and more. At InStride Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas in Matthews and Monroe, North Carolina, dedicated podiatrists Eric Ward, DPM, and Blaise Woeste, DPM, use the most up-to-date 3D scanning system to personalize your orthotics for maximum effect and superior efficiency.
Ingrown toenails may seem like a minor problem, but they cause extreme pain and can become infected. At InStride Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas, Eric Ward, DPM, and Blaise Woeste, DPM, offer treatment that relieves your pain, promotes healing, and prevents complications. If you have questions about a toenail problem or you'd like to schedule an appointment, call one of the offices in Matthews or Monroe, North Carolina, or use the online booking form.An ingrown toenail, called onychocryptosis, occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the skin.
You can ignore a plantar wart and let it go away on its own. But, you may wait a year or longer for the wart to disappear, and during that time, it continues to grow and cause pain. At InStride Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas, Eric Ward, DPM, and Blaise Woeste, DPM, recommend getting early treatment to prevent discomfort and to stop plantar warts from spreading.
Reviews (10)
Margaret Mcmichael
Jun 17, 2022
Juliette Mishik
Jun 07, 2022
Tony Bastfield
May 13, 2022
Becky Dinello
Apr 03, 2022
I wish you could get your money back if a doctor doesn't help you. I hobbled in with all signs pointing to Morton's neuroma. In a lot of pain and looking for answers. Dr. Woeste offered no compassion or help (Other than telling me to get harder shoes), and dismissed the neuroma because it was an inch to the left on a different nerve. I have since had another doctor tell it's a neuroma just by looking and touching it. If you are looking for answers for serious foot problems- more than your basic warts, calluses, and bunions, go elsewhere.
Kay Williams
Feb 12, 2022
Joanne Potter
Feb 11, 2022
Dr Ward was available to see me the same day I called. He diagnosed my problem and gave me advice about using more supportive footwear and in one day, that change alone made a big improvement. I was given an exercise to do and a suggestion for a topical pain reliever. I have a follow up on two weeks and expect, I see a vast improvement in my feet.
Christopher Baker
Dec 17, 2021
The level of incompetence I experienced here was astounding and led to ongoing medical problems that have cost me significantly more than what it should have. I am amazed people are describing the office as clean; it emphatically was not. Staff did not seem to know what to do at times, and the doctors were indifferent, contradictory of each other, and told me "medical advice" that every other physician I've met with since that time told me was awful medical practice. To top it off, I was then billed for something that I was originally told was covered under my up-front payment. I cannot recommend against this practice strongly enough.
John Slivka
Dec 17, 2021
Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value I was greeted very courteously and friendly by Kat at the front desk. She helped me complete my new patient paperwork. Dr. Woeste was very professional and took care of my medical issue. I enjoyed my visit and would recommend Dr. Woeste to others.
William Furr
Dec 16, 2021
It's almost a five star review. I personally know Dr. Ward I think he would do an excellent job with my mother. My wife has had some issues with people that she has had phone calls with and that is she is unsatisfied. That is my only reason that I did not give five stars is because of the wife's interaction with staff. I am thankful for all the employees of Dr. ward's and Dr. Ward as well.
Jessica Thomas
Oct 23, 2021
AMAZING FACILITY. I went for a visit on 10/01 and I had an appointment first thing in the morning. I had made it early so I called the front desk and a lady named Kat was able to let me in so I could give her some of my paperwork. Then I was greeted by Sheena and Dr. Hall. Very nice personalities all around. When Dr. Hall performed my surgery she let me know what she was doing at all times. I was reassured every step of the way. Staff like the ones here are the reason people look forward to their appoinments.
