Dr. Michael Horwitz is a highly regarded foot and ankle surgeon and the founder of Feet For Life Podiatry Centers, one of the most advanced foot-care clinics in the St. Louis region. With more than 25 years of surgical experience, he specializes in reconstructive foot surgery, heel pain, bunion correction, sports injuries, and comprehensive care for common nail and skin conditions.At Feet For Life, Dr. Horwitz leads a multidisciplinary team offering both traditional and modern treatment options designed to reduce pain, improve function, and help patients return to active living with confidence.Dr. Horwitz is also the creator of SafetyFix, a patented removable screw system that improves patient comfort and simplifies postoperative hardware management. This innovation allows for easier in-office removal and helps reduce long-term irritation often associated with permanent implants.He additionally co-founded CleanSpa, the region’s first podiatrist-owned medical nail spa, offering medically guided cosmetic foot care with rigorous sterilization standards.Known for combining surgical expertise with forward-thinking solutions, Dr. Horwitz continues to expand access to high-quality, patient-focused foot and ankle care throughout the Midwest. Dr. Horwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.

Jennifer Patterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Blue Springs, Missouri. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

Karla Houston-Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Houston-Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Houston-Gray is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Summerhays is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Summerhays is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Summerhays is currently accepting new patients.

Dan Park is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Branson, Missouri. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Bembynista is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Cameron, Missouri. Dr. Bembynista has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Bembynista is currently accepting new patients.

Clint Vanlandingham is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Vanlandingham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.

Terrence Klamet is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Klamet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Robert Foster is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Foster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Hammer Toe, and Corns and Calluses. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon Engel is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Engel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Bunions, Ingrown Toenail, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Engel is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Foltz is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Sikeston, Missouri. Dr. Foltz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.

Anthony Lombardo is a Podiatric Medicine provider in O'fallon, Missouri. Dr. Lombardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Kenneth Smith is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Foot Drop, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Aleksander Ferbet is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Fenton, Missouri. Dr. Ferbet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Corns and Calluses, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Ferbet is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Newhard is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Newhard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, and Bunions. Dr. Newhard is currently accepting new patients.

Raymond Rizzi is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Rizzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Rizzi is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Doser practices in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Doser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ringworm, Corns and Calluses, Hammer Toe, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Doser is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nirali Shah is a skilled St. Louis podiatrist who provides both surgical and non-surgical treatments for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. Her expertise includes forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, sports-related injuries, heel and arch pain, and diabetic foot care.She takes a thoughtful, patient-centered approach—educating each individual about their diagnosis, walking them through treatment options, and focusing on long-term results rather than quick fixes.At Feet for Life Centers, Dr. Shah works alongside Dr. Michael Horwitz to deliver advanced podiatric care, offering specialized services such as ankle arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint treatment and the Clear Nail Program for comprehensive nail fungus management. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Bunions, Fungal Nail Infection, and Hammer Toe.

Makabis Yousefpour is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Jospeh, Missouri. Dr. Yousefpour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Athlete's Foot, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Yousefpour is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Turlington is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Turlington is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, and Morton Neuroma.