Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists

What Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists does

Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists is a multi-location podiatric medical practice operating 35+ office sites across Central, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest Ohio, including the Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Youngstown metros. The practice was assembled starting in 2020 through the acquisition and integration of established Ohio podiatry brands, including Lake County Foot & Ankle Associates, CLE Specialists (Parma and Highland Heights), and Gentle Foot Care Ohio, which continue to operate as retained brand identities under the OFAS umbrella. Services span the full continuum of foot and ankle care, from conservative treatments (custom orthotics, night splints, ultrasound-guided injections) through advanced modalities including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), Topaz Coblation radiofrequency procedures, and minimally invasive bunion correction using the FastForward technique, up to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, specialized diabetic wound care and limb salvage, and elective aesthetic/cosmetic foot surgery. The clinical staff is composed of board-certified podiatrists, supported by an active podiatric fellowship program for ongoing clinician development.\n\nRevenue is generated through fee-for-service patient care billed to a diversified payer mix that includes Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial insurance carriers (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, TRICARE, and others). The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer: patients self-refer or are referred into one of the 35+ physical locations, with same-day/next-day appointment availability used as a demand-capture lever. Distribution is reinforced through content marketing, patient education resources, online reviews, and in-network participation with major insurers. Proprietary intellectual property is limited; competitive differentiation rests on the physical footprint, clinical expertise in advanced procedures, and brand equity built through acquisition and clinical leadership (e.g., presentations at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care).

Name

Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists

Legal name

Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists

Website

https://ohiofootspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists is a multi-location podiatric medical practice operating 35+ offices statewide, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic foot and ankle care to patients across Ohio through direct consumer access and broad insurance participation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAG

Foot & Ankle

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAFAIAL

Podiatry & Foot/Ankle Surgery Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Surgical Centers & Perioperative Care (ASCs)

Keywords

• Podiatric medical services
• Foot and ankle care
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Diabetic wound care
• Reconstructive foot surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, Cincinnati , Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices36 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from comprehensive podiatric medical services including consultations, treatments, and surgical procedures for foot and ankle conditions. Services are billed to insurance or patients directly, with acceptance of major insurance carriers including Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists operates a multi-location podiatric medical practice across 35+ offices in Ohio, providing comprehensive foot and ankle care including conservative treatments, minimally invasive surgical procedures, reconstructive surgery, diabetic wound care and limb salvage, cosmetic foot surgery, custom orthotics, and regenerative therapies such as PRP and ESWT. The practice employs board-certified podiatrists delivering care to individual patients with services billed to insurance carriers or patients directly.

Product overview

Ohio Foot & Ankle Specialists is a multi-location podiatric healthcare practice operating across 35+ locations throughout Ohio. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of podiatric services organized as a unified healthcare platform, with core service lines including wound care for diabetes and circulatory problems, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, minimally invasive bunion correction (using the FastForward procedure), foot and toe joint pain treatment, foot and toe deformity correction, and aesthetic/cosmetic foot surgery. Supporting treatment modalities include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), the Topaz Coblation procedure, and ultrasound-guided injections. The practice also provides custom orthotics, braces, and night splints as medical devices. Services span conservative treatments through advanced surgical interventions, with facilities equipped for onsite minimally invasive procedures. The company operates under its own branded locations and acquired practices (such as Lake County Foot & Ankle Associates in Madison, CLE Specialists in Parma and Highland Heights, and Gentle Foot Care Ohio in Worthington).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wound Care for Diabetes, PAD, and Circulatory Problems Specialized wound care treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and circulatory disorders, focused on limb preservation and infection prevention for diabetic and vascular patients.
• Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery Surgical repair and restoration of structural deformities in the foot and ankle using advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art implants.
• Minimally Invasive Bunion Correction Minimally invasive surgical procedure to correct bunions (hallux valgus) using the FastForward technique that reduces pain, expedites recovery, and minimizes scarring compared to traditional surgery.
• Foot and Toe Joint Pain Treatment Comprehensive treatment for joint conditions in feet and toes including arthritis, bunions, gout, metatarsalgia, and stiff big toe using conservative and surgical approaches.
• Foot and Toe Deformities Treatment Treatment for foot and toe deformities including bone spur surgery, bunion removal, corn removal, flat foot surgery, hammertoe repair, heel spur surgery, ingrown toenail surgery, Morton's neuroma surgery, and plantar fasciitis surgery.
• Aesthetic/Cosmetic Foot Surgery Cosmetic foot procedures including bunion removal, toe shortening/lengthening/slimming, hammertoe correction, fifth toe alignment, fat pad plumping, and treatments for excessive foot sweating using Botox.
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Regenerative treatment using platelet-rich plasma injections to stimulate natural tissue healing for plantar fasciitis and other inflammatory conditions.
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Non-invasive treatment using acoustic waves to stimulate healing in chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy.
• Topaz Procedure State-of-the-art radiofrequency procedure to break up scar tissue in tendons, performed within minutes with quick return to normal activities.
• FastForward Hallux Varus Procedure Innovative bunion correction procedure using small incisions and tiny screws to realign the big toe with minimal visible scarring.
• Custom Orthotics and Braces Custom-made orthotic devices to support arches, improve foot alignment, and distribute pressure evenly across the foot.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimally invasive surgeries reduce pain and expedite recovery compared to traditional open surgery
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orthopedic One (Ohio): Large multi-specialty orthopedic practice in Central Ohio with foot and ankle specialists on staff. Represents overlap in reconstructive foot/ankle surgery and total ankle cases.
• Cleveland Clinic Podiatry: Hospital-employed podiatry service line within a major health system serving the same Cleveland/Northeast Ohio market. Represents the hospital-system competitive threat that can capture referrals through primary care integration.

Direct peers

• Upperline Health: Multi-state podiatry platform operating across the Southeast and Midwest with a similar multi-location model combining wound care, diabetic foot care, and reconstructive surgery. Direct competitor for both patient acquisition and acquisition targets in overlapping geographies.
• Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic (FASMA): Multi-location podiatry group operating in the Mid-Atlantic with comprehensive foot and ankle services, including wound care, surgery, and diabetic foot care. Comparable in service mix and acquisition-driven growth model.
• Ankle & Foot Care Centers: Multi-location podiatry group in Ohio and Pennsylvania offering similar comprehensive foot and ankle services. Competes for the same patient base in overlapping Ohio geographies and adjacent Pennsylvania markets.
• Weil Foot & Ankle Institute: Large multi-location podiatry group in the Midwest (headquartered in Illinois) offering advanced surgical and wound care services across 30+ offices. Closest direct peer in terms of scale, service breadth, and Midwest concentration.
• US Podiatry (US Foot & Ankle Specialists): PE-backed (Quad-C) consolidator of podiatry practices operating across multiple states with a roll-up acquisition strategy. Directly comparable business model and competes for the same acquisition pipeline of independent podiatry practices.

Emerging players

• Foot & Ankle Wellness Center: Multi-provider podiatry practice with a footprint in select Midwest markets. Comparable in service mix and patient demographic focus, though smaller scale.

Others

• NextGen Healthcare: EHR and practice management software vendor widely used by multi-physician podiatry and orthopedic groups. Not a direct competitor, but a relevant enabler/supplier for the operational infrastructure of a multi-location podiatry platform.

Regional players

• ProMedica Physicians Podiatry: Hospital-employed podiatry service line under ProMedica Health System serving the Toledo/Northwest Ohio market where Ohio Foot & Ankle also has multiple locations. Direct regional competitor for Northwestern Ohio patients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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