Name

The Foot & Ankle Center, a division of USFAS

Legal name

The Foot & Ankle Center, a division of USFAS

Website

https://320-foot.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatric Medical Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podiatry & Foot/Ankle Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAL), Foot Care & Callus Treatment Services (HSALACAI), Medical/Clinical Nail Care (e.g., diabetic foot, podiatry-adjacent) (HSALACAJ)

Keywords

• Podiatric medical services
• Foot and ankle care
• Bunion correction surgery
• Diabetic foot care
• Custom orthotics fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond, VA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Podiatric Medical Services: Fee-for-service podiatric medical care including examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries. Revenue generated through direct patient visits, insurance billing, and self-pay services. Services include custom orthotics, laser therapies, surgical procedures, and routine foot care.
2. Surgical Procedures: Bunion correction surgery including Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction and Lapifuse® procedures. Surgical revenue from hospital affiliations (CJW Medical Center, St. Francis Medical Center).
3. Nail Spa Services: Medical-grade manicures and pedicures at the Foot & Hand Spa. Self-pay services not typically covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Foot & Ankle Center is a private podiatric medical practice providing comprehensive foot and ankle care from two clinic locations in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. Core offerings include bunion correction (Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction), diabetic foot care, heel pain treatment, FDA-approved laser treatment for nail fungus, Keryflex nail restoration, custom orthotics, MLS Laser Therapy, shockwave therapy, sports injury treatment, wound care and limb salvage, and a medical-grade Nail Spa. Services are delivered by multiple board-certified podiatrists and a certified pedorthist under the USFAS organizational umbrella.

Product overview

The Foot & Ankle Center is a podiatric medical practice offering comprehensive foot and ankle care through multiple specialized services. The practice operates as a single unified offering centered on expert podiatric medicine, with key services including bunion treatment (featuring Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction as a Center of Excellence), diabetic foot care, heel pain treatment (with 95% non-surgical success rate for plantar fasciitis), nail fungus treatment (using FDA-approved laser technology), nail spa services, custom orthotics, MLS Laser Therapy for pain relief, sports injury treatment, and wound care/limb salvage. The practice is led by board-certified podiatrists and includes a certified pedorthist for orthotic fitting. All services are delivered through two physical clinic locations in Richmond and Colonial Heights, VA, with no software product or digital platform offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bunion Treatment (Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction and Lapifuse) Comprehensive bunion care including traditional and advanced Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction and Lapifuse procedures that restore proper alignment and stabilize the joint at its root; the practice is Richmond's first Center of Excellence for Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction and one of only five in Virginia.
• Diabetic Foot Care Specialized comprehensive diabetic foot exams assessing circulation, nerve function, skin condition, and structural changes to prevent complications and preserve mobility, including custom diabetic orthotics, advanced wound care, footwear guidance, ulcer prevention, and circulation and nerve function assessment.
• Heel Pain Treatment Treatment for plantar fasciitis and other heel conditions with a reported 95% success rate using non-surgical methods, including MLS Laser Therapy and shockwave therapy for advanced heel pain cases.
• Nail Fungus Treatment FDA-approved laser technology for toenail fungus treatment (the first FDA-approved laser technology for toenail fungus treatment in Richmond), combined with Keryflex nail restoration to transform the appearance of damaged or fungal nails in just one visit.
• Nail Spa (Foot & Hand Spa) Medical-grade manicures and pedicures under podiatric supervision with hospital-level sterilization standards, jetless footbath tubs, disposable tools, EPA-registered disinfectants, and licensed pedicurists trained in foot anatomy and nail conditions.
• Custom Orthotics Custom-fitted orthotics created through a detailed molding process that captures the exact structure of the foot, including specialized variants for dress shoes, everyday footwear, sports activities, and diabetic use.
• MLS Laser Therapy Advanced laser therapy using specific wavelengths of light energy to stimulate cellular activity, reducing pain, decreasing inflammation, and accelerating healing; the first MLS Laser Therapy offered in Richmond and used to treat sports injuries, arthritis, and chronic conditions.
• Sports Injury Treatment Diagnosis and treatment of sports-related foot and ankle injuries including turf toe, ankle sprains, and Achilles tendonitis, with athletic footwear and running shoe recommendations by foot type.
• Wound Care and Limb Salvage Advanced wound care services for non-healing wounds, ulcers, and injuries with specialized treatment plans designed to promote faster healing and reduce infection risks, including diabetic limb preservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% success rate in treating plantar fasciitis with non-surgical methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USFAS (United States Foot and Ankle Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foot & Ankle Center is a division of USFAS (United States Foot and Ankle Society). USFAS provides organizational support, accessibility policies, and professional society standards. The parent organization is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity for all individuals, including those with disabilities, and maintains digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA) across its digital platforms.
• CJW Medical Center (Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals)coreOthersHospital affiliation for performing surgical procedures. Multiple doctors (Dr. Robert Pica, Dr. Alexander Mount, Dr. Nirav Patel, Dr. Mitchell Waskin) are affiliated with CWJ Medical Center.
• St. Francis Medical CentercoreOthersHospital affiliation for surgical procedures. Dr. Robert Pica and Dr. Nirav Patel are affiliated with St. Francis Medical Center.
• Ten LittleminorOthersRecommended shoe brand for toddlers and early elementary students, mentioned in pediatric foot care guidance.
• New Balance KidsminorOthersRecommended shoe brand for children with higher insteps or broader feet, mentioned in pediatric foot care guidance.
• Hoka KidsminorOthersRecommended shoe brand for highly active older children, mentioned in pediatric foot care guidance.
• Brooks, See Kai Run, Stride Rite, Asics (Kids)minorOthersRecommended shoe brands for children and teens, especially those involved in sports or on their feet for long hours.
• Hoka (Clifton 10, Gaviota), Brooks (Ghost, Adrenaline GTS), ASICS (Gel-Kayano, Gel-Nimbus), Puma (ForeverRun Nitro 2), Saucony (Triumph, Guide), Altra (Olympus, Torin)minorOthersRecommended running and workout shoe brands by foot type (flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, wide feet), mentioned in fall shoe recommendations article.
• Keryflex®coreTechnology or IntegrationKeryflex® nail restoration is offered as a specialized treatment to transform the appearance of damaged or fungal nails in just one visit. The practice uses this technology for cosmetic nail restoration alongside their FDA-approved laser treatment.
• MediCopyminorOthersMedical records requests processed through MediCopy. Patients submit requests via medicopy.net/roi and requests are typically processed and delivered within 3-5 business days.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Upperline Health: Large multi-state physician group focused exclusively on podiatric medicine and surgery. Comparable because both operate as multi-physician, multi-location podiatry practices with hospital surgical affiliations and a similar service mix spanning medical, surgical, orthotics, and diabetic foot care.
• Foot & Ankle Center of Maryland: Multi-physician podiatry group offering medical, surgical, orthotics, and wound care services in a regional metro footprint. Comparable due to similar specialty depth (foot/ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage), hospital affiliations, and a diversified service line including custom orthotics.
• Foot & Ankle Wellness Center: Independent multi-location podiatry practice offering medical, surgical, orthotic, and diabetic foot services. Comparable because both are physician-owned specialty practices competing for the same PCP-referred, foot/ankle patient population.
• Premier Podiatry: Multi-physician podiatry group with a comparable service mix including bunion correction, heel pain treatment, orthotics, and diabetic foot care. Comparable in scale and patient-segment mix as a regional specialty foot/ankle practice.

Broad incumbents

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Major regional orthopedic specialty group with a dedicated foot and ankle service line. Comparable as a competing destination for foot/ankle surgical referrals in the Mid-Atlantic, though it offers a much broader orthopedic portfolio.
• Hanger Clinic: National provider of orthotic and prosthetic devices with clinical patient-facing locations. Comparable because both supply and fit custom foot orthotics and diabetic footwear, though Hanger operates at significantly larger scale across the full O&P category.
• The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Large multi-specialty orthopedic group in the Mid-Atlantic region. Comparable because it absorbs foot/ankle referrals and increasingly competes for the same bunion, sports injury, and heel pain patients, though it operates across the full orthopedic spectrum rather than specializing in podiatry.
• Enovis (foot & ankle franchise): Global medical device company with a dedicated foot and ankle surgical portfolio. Comparable as a supplier of implants and technologies used in bunion and reconstructive foot/ankle surgery, and as a broader incumbent shaping the procedure landscape the practice operates in.

Emerging players

• Treace Medical Concepts: Medical device company that developed and markets the Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction system. Comparable because its technology is a core differentiator for The Foot & Ankle Center; while Treace is a vendor rather than a competing practice, its commercial expansion directly affects the addressable patient pipeline.
• RestorixHealth / Wound Care Advantage: Wound care and limb preservation service provider working with hospitals and physician practices. Comparable in the diabetic foot, wound care, and limb salvage segment where The Foot & Ankle Center competes for referrals from PCPs and endocrinologists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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