Overview
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.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
8637 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63124
17280 N Outer 40 Rd, Suite 203, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Horwitz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Benjamin Summerhays is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Summerhays is rated as an Advanced 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.
Gabriel Cardenas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Maryville, Illinois. Dr. Cardenas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Cardenas is currently accepting new patients.
Keith Turlington is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Turlington is rated as a Distinguished 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Corns and CallusesDr. Horwitz isExperienced. Learn about Corns and Calluses.
- FibromatosisDr. Horwitz isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Horwitz isExperienced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Hammer ToeDr. Horwitz isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Horwitz isExperienced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Horwitz isExperienced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.