Overview
Meet our podiatrist, Dr. Byron Collier, DPM, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. His mission is to provide superior comprehensive foot and ankle care. He practices at Five Cities Foot & Ankle (Pismo Beach and Santa Maria, CA locations) and is an on-call physician for Dignity Health Hospitals in the area. Dr. Collier completed a three-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Mount Auburn, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, and Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Collier subsequently completed a Fellowship at Duke University Medical School with the Department of Orthopedics.Dr. Collier takes great joy in serving his patients and community. He believes in patient-centered care, knowing the best outcomes are only possible when both the patient and physician work as a team.
Mr. Collier is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, Bunions, and Synovitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
911 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 106, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Central Coast Foot Clinc
Dr. Scott Adams is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego. He received his medical degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. He continued his studies at UC San Francisco and USC/LA County Hospitals and completed a surgical residency at the VA Hospital in San Francisco with additional training at the Kaiser Permanente in San Diego.Dr. Adams is an expert in his field of foot care. For over 25 years, he has continued his education receiving certifications for advanced training including procedures for flat foot correction, diabetic wound and ulcer care, and advanced surgical techniques for complex foot deformities.Although highly specialized, he enjoys treating a wide range of foot problems including heel pain (plantar fasciitis), ingrown toenails, thick or deformed fungal nails, Neuromas, skin disorders, Burning foot syndrome (Neuropathy), arthritis, fractures and tendon injuries. He has performed thousands of procedures including reconstructive foot surgery, trauma repair and diabetic limb salvage.Dr. Adams has authored several Journal articles, one including his collaborative research findings in the early detection of diabetic neuropathy (loss of feeling). The results are now widely used in standard tests in everyday medical practices. In addition to publishing, Dr. Adams has lectured at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, local hospitals and many health fairs and functions. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and has served as President for the San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara chapter of the Podiatric Medical Association. He is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.Dr. Adams is your best choice for expert knowledge and treatment of your feet. Don't let a small problem become a chronic or serious health issue. Early evaluation leads to the best treatment options and the least invasive procedure. Don't wait, call today. Get the best advise now so you can make the best decision for yourself.We believe our patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their foot and ankle care. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. Whatever your foot and ankle trouble, we will work together to find the answers that will comfort you and bring you relief. We take pride in providing you with a comfortable office experience. Our qualified staff is friendly and will ensure a pleasant visit.Dr. Adams. Mr. Adams is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Coastal Podiatry
Richard Norman is a Nurse Practitioner in Pismo Beach, California. Mr. Norman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are High Arch, Morton Neuroma, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis. Mr. Norman is currently accepting new patients.
Nick L. Gunasayan, DPM Private Practice
Dr. Gunasayan has served the communities on the Central Coast since 2002. He is active in the community providing education to diabetic support groups, home health care agencies, and local shoe stores and senior groups. From his family to yours, we offer his services to help you achieve a healthy and active life free from pain. Mr. Gunasayan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Ingrown Toenail, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
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
- Advanced
- Hammer ToeMr. Collier isAdvanced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureMr. Collier isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Athlete's FootMr. Collier isExperienced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- BunionsMr. Collier isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- FibromatosisMr. Collier isExperienced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Flat FeetMr. Collier isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Foot DropMr. Collier isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.