A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in caring for your feet. They can help diagnose and treat different conditions that can affect your feet and can help you feel comfortable enough to participate in your favorite daily activities.

When should you visit a podiatrist?

Today! Our podiatrist can help many people, from children to athletes and seniors. We work with patients of all ages to provide comprehensive, gentle, and customized care that fits your needs. A podiatrist is typically the first specialist to turn to if you are dealing with any foot or ankle problems.

It may be time to schedule an appointment with a podiatrists if:

You’re dealing with a fungal infection of the toenail
You have persistent or chronic heel pain
You think you have a sprain or fractures
Athlete’s foot keeps returning
You develop persistent or recurring pain
You have severe pain in the foot or ankle
You develop numbness, swelling or tingling
You have diabetes
You think you may have a bunion
You develop joint pain in the foot or ankle
At-home care isn’t providing you relief from your symptoms

If you are dealing with foot or ankle issues, our podiatry team at Wright Podiatry can provide you with the individualized treatment and care you’re looking for in our Fort Smith, AR office.

Dr. Wright is a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas. He's been practicing in Fort Smith since 1993.

Dr. Wright has additional training in Plantar Fasciotomy, Radiofrequency Therapy for chronic heel pain and Metascan computerized evaluation for custom orthotics.

Education:

Undergraduate School: University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Medical School: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine-Chicago, Illinois
Surgical Residency: Baltimore Veterans Hospital-Baltimore, Maryland
Board Certification: American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Professional Affiliations:

American Podiatric Medical Association
Arkansas Podiatric Medical Association
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

When you have problems with your feet, you need to turn to a podiatrist who listens and responds... an experienced doctor who can effectively diagnose and treat your needs … a friendly physician who counsels you on the best ways to maintain and improve your health.

Dr. John D. Wright D.P.M. meets all these criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve.

How Our Team Can Help

Our team of experts are dedicated to providing each of our patients with high-quality care so that they receive the best service possible in Fort Smith.

Quality Services

Our staff is trained and knowledgeable about the latest procedures, tools, and techniques to care for our patients properly.

Individual Approach

Each of our patients requires something different and we are focused on meeting their individual needs with a customized treatment plan.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and to schedule an appointment!

"Simply put this is the best care I’ve received from a podiatrist. From Dr. Wright, to his nurse and technician was an experience nothing short of professional. Best of all they provided education to help me understand what and why I needed to do what was instructed. I recommended any diabetic with feet issues to get an appointment immediately. I promise you won’t be disappointed. The feeling of walking out of their office ready to take on the world again is something that’s unmatched."

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