Your Sterling Heights Podiatrist for Foot & Ankle Care
Ten-hour shifts on concrete. Miles on the trail. A toenail you've been fighting for a month. Your feet don't get days off, and this office is built around that: a straight diagnosis, treatment that often starts the same visit, and Saturday morning hours for people who can't take a weekday off work.
8244 Metro Pkwy Suite C, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat in Sterling Heights
From everyday aches to problems that need a procedure, most foot and ankle care can be handled right here in Sterling Heights, without a long drive into Detroit.
Heel & Arch Pain
Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinitis, flat feet
Learn more →Toe & Nail Problems
Bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, fungal nails
Learn more →Diabetic Foot Care
Foot exams, wound care, neuropathy, ulcer prevention
Learn more →Sports & Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains, stress fractures, tendon injuries, shin splints
Learn more →Skin & Wound Concerns
Warts, corns, calluses, athlete's foot, slow-healing wounds
Learn more →Nerve & Joint Pain
Neuromas, neuropathy, arthritis, gout
Learn more →A Sterling Heights Foot Doctor Who Diagnoses First, Operates Last
Nobody here assumes you can just stay off your feet for six weeks. Most patients at this office work standing up, on assembly lines, job sites, kitchens, and shop floors, so the plan starts with what's actually wrong and what will fix it while you keep earning. The same heel pain can come from the plantar fascia, the Achilles tendon, a stress fracture, or a pinched nerve, and each one gets treated differently. The exam comes first, every time.
Most problems respond to the unglamorous stuff done right: shoes that match your job, targeted stretching, custom orthotics, or a short in-office procedure. When something needs more than that, an injection, advanced therapy, or surgery, Dr. Repitor lays out what it involves, how long you'd be off your feet, and what happens if you wait. Then the call is yours.
- A real diagnosis, not a guess: which structure is hurt, why, and what that means for fixing it.
- Work comes into the plan: treatment is built around your shifts and your boots, and surgery is the last option, not the first.
- Hours that work for working people: open Monday through Friday plus Saturday mornings, so you don't burn a sick day for a foot problem.
One local office
On 8244 Metro Pkwy Suite C in Sterling Heights. Call (586) 277-3476 and you talk to the actual office, not a call center.
When to See a Podiatrist in Sterling Heights
Working people are good at pushing through, and feet pay the price for it. Plenty of patients limp through a full season of shifts before they call. Here's the honest test: healthy feet don't hurt. If any of these sound like your last few weeks, it's time to get checked:
- You've changed how you walk, or you're standing differently to get through a shift
- The pain fades on your days off and comes right back when you're on your feet again
- You've retired boots or shoes because of pain, a bump, or a toe that's changed shape
- A toenail, corn, callus, or wart keeps coming back no matter what you try at home
- You have diabetes and anything new is going on with your feet, even something small
Need urgent or emergency podiatry care in Sterling Heights? Call promptly for sudden severe pain, inability to bear weight, spreading redness or drainage, fever with a foot problem, black or blue skin changes, an open sore that isn't healing, or any new wound if you have diabetes or poor circulation. These problems get harder to treat with every day of waiting. Call (586) 277-3476 and say it's urgent.
Foot Care for the Way Sterling Heights Lives
Feet in Macomb County work hard. They log morning miles on the Clinton River Trail and the loops through Dodge Park, chase kids across the soccer fields at Delia Park, walk Lakeside in the winter months, and put in long shifts everywhere from the M-59 retail corridor to the assembly lines at Sterling Stamping.
Dr. Repitor treats patients from across the area: Sterling Heights, Utica, Shelby Township, and Clinton Township, plus neighbors in Warren and Troy. Whatever your feet do all day, whether that's factory shifts on concrete or keeping up with grandkids, the goal is the same: keep you on them, comfortably.
Your First Podiatry Visit: What to Expect
The office is on 8244 Metro Pkwy Suite C in central Sterling Heights, just off M-59, with free parking at the door. The visit itself has three parts:
Tell your story
Where it hurts, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you've already tried. Bring your everyday shoes; the wear pattern often says more than an X-ray.
Get examined
Dr. Repitor examines the skin, nails, joints, tendons, circulation, and sensation, and watches how you stand and walk. Imaging is used when it would change the plan, not by default.
Leave with a plan
A clear diagnosis, treatment options from simplest to most involved, and honest expectations about timelines. Many treatments start the same day.
First Time Seeing a Foot Doctor? Start Here.
Never been to a podiatrist? Most of our Sterling Heights patients hadn't either. Here's what to bring, how to prepare, and how the first visit goes, so the appointment is spent on your foot instead of on paperwork.
Podiatry Covered by Your Insurance
Most medical plans cover podiatry when the visit is medically necessary: foot pain, injuries, infections, wounds, and diabetic foot care. Diabetic foot exams are among the best-covered services in podiatry, including under Medicare.
Here's how to proceed: call (586) 277-3476 with your insurance card in hand, and the office verifies your podiatry benefits before you book: your copay, whether your plan needs a referral, and how it handles items like custom orthotics. You'll know where you stand before you're in the exam room, not when a statement arrives.
Verify your benefits in one call
Have your card ready and call (586) 277-3476. The office checks your coverage and answers cost questions on the same call, including self-pay pricing if you're uninsured.
Call (586) 277-3476 →Foot & Ankle Health Articles
Practical guides written for patients, answering the questions people actually ask in the exam room.
Why Your Heel Hurts Most in the Morning
That stabbing first-step pain has a specific cause, and it's one of the most fixable problems in podiatry.
Read the article →
The Complete Diabetic Foot Care Guide
The daily habits, footwear rules, and warning signs that keep small problems small.
Read the article →
Ankle Sprain Grades: What 1, 2, and 3 Actually Mean
'Just a sprain' covers everything from two weeks of tape to a torn ligament. The grade matters.
Read the article →Book a Podiatry Appointment in Sterling Heights
Send the form and the office will contact you to confirm a time. If the problem involves a wound, an infection, an injury, or diabetes, skip the form and call (586) 277-3476 so you can be seen sooner.
- Requests are reviewed during business hours
- You're not booked until the office confirms with you
- Insurance questions can be answered on the same call
Sterling Heights Podiatry FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist in Sterling Heights?
Usually not. Most patients call and book directly. A few plans, mainly certain HMOs, want a referral from your primary care doctor first. If you're not sure, call with your insurance card handy and the office will check for you before you book.
How do I know if my foot pain is serious enough for an appointment?
If you've changed how you walk, cut back your hours or activities, or given up on certain boots or shoes because of your feet, that's enough. Pain that hangs around past two weeks of rest and decent footwear isn't going to quit on its own. Open sores, spreading redness, or any foot problem with diabetes should be seen right away, not watched.
What happens at a first podiatry visit?
Dr. Repitor starts with your story (where it hurts, when it started, what makes it better or worse), then examines the foot and ankle, and often watches how you stand and walk. If imaging would change the plan, it's discussed before anything is done. You leave with a diagnosis (or a clear plan to reach one) and treatment options explained in plain language.
Do you treat children as well as adults?
Yes, whole families come through this office. Kids get their own problems: heel pain from growth plates during sports seasons, ingrown toenails, warts, and flat feet. Most are quick to sort out when they're seen early, and a Saturday morning slot means no missed school for the visit.
Where is the office located?
The office is at 8244 Metro Pkwy Suite C, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, in central Sterling Heights, an easy drive from the surrounding Macomb County communities. Call (586) 277-3476 for directions or to book.
Ready to get your feet looked at?
Call the office or request an appointment online. If you're not sure whether your symptoms need a podiatrist, call and describe what's happening. The team can help you decide.