Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Podiatry Care in Shelby, NC
Foothills Podiatry has provided specialized foot and ankle care since 1932, establishing itself as a trusted medical practice in Cleveland County. Our team of board-certified podiatrists, including Dr. Jeff Mauney and Dr. Ron Maskarinec, maintains hospital privileges at three regional facilities and adheres to rigorous continuing education standards with annual certifications. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and surgical services, including in-office vascular testing and custom orthotic fabrication, supported by a dedicated staff with decades of collective experience.Our practice accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurance plans, ensuring accessible care for diverse patient needs. Through generational leadership and clinical innovation, we remain committed to advancing foot health outcomes for residents across the Foothills region.
Services
Foot Surgery
Ankle Surgery
Diabetic Foot Care
Custom Orthotics
Vascular Testing
Podiatric Radiology
Outpatient Procedures
Endoscopy Services
Medical Billing
Patient Education
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Board-certified podiatrists with hospital privileges at three regional facilities
- Over 90 combined years of clinical experience in foot and ankle care
- Authorized Medicare providers for diabetic footwear and orthotic solutions
- Annual 25+ hours of continuing education for treatment innovation
- Custom orthotic fabrication with in-office casting and specialized diagnostics
Associations and certifications
- Medicare
Services
Foot Surgery
Our board-certified surgeons perform in-office and outpatient procedures for foot conditions using modern techniques. We maintain hospital privileges for complex cases while prioritizing minimally invasive approaches. Patients benefit from pre-operative consultations and post-operative rehabilitation planning.
Custom Orthotics
We create personalized foot supports through on-site casting and specialized fabrication partnerships. These devices address biomechanical issues, diabetic foot complications, and sports-related injuries. Each solution incorporates gait analysis and pressure mapping technology for optimal fit.
Diabetic Foot Care
Our practice offers comprehensive foot care for diabetic patients including Medicare-covered footwear programs. Services include regular screenings, wound care, and preventive education to reduce amputation risks. We coordinate with primary care providers for holistic diabetes management.
Vascular Testing
In-office vascular diagnostics assess blood flow to identify peripheral artery disease and other circulatory issues. This non-invasive testing helps prevent complications in high-risk patients and guides treatment decisions for optimal healing outcomes.
Ankle Surgery
Specialized surgical interventions address ankle fractures, arthritis, and ligament damage using arthroscopic and traditional techniques. Our surgeons develop personalized recovery plans incorporating physical therapy and pain management strategies for improved mobility.
People
Dr. Jeff Mauney
Podiatric Surgeon
Board-certified podiatric surgeon with 40+ years experience, maintaining hospital privileges at three regional facilities. Active member of professional societies and former ethics committee chair.
Dr. Ron Maskarinec
Podiatric Surgeon
Certified podiatric surgeon since 1990 with expertise in foot and ankle reconstruction. Active in professional organizations and committed to annual continuing education requirements.
Dr. Gretchen Lawrence
Podiatric Surgeon
Surgical residency-trained podiatrist with 8 years clinical experience prior to joining our practice. Specializes in complex foot and ankle pathologies.
Dr. Sruti Karwa
Podiatric Surgeon
Recent addition to our team with current surgical training credentials. Provides comprehensive podiatric care with focus on modern treatment approaches.
Karla Cline
Office Manager
25+ year veteran managing insurance and billing operations. Resident expert on Medicare/Medicaid compliance with extensive knowledge of podiatric insurance protocols.
Questions
What services does Foothills Podiatry offer?
We provide foot and ankle surgery, diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, vascular testing, and outpatient procedures. Our board-certified surgeons also perform endoscopic treatments and ankle reconstructions.
Do you accept Medicare patients?
Yes, we're authorized Medicare providers offering diabetic footwear programs and 80% coverage-eligible services. We also accept Medicaid and major commercial insurance plans.
What are your office hours?
Monday 8:30-5, Tuesday 7:30-7, Wednesday/Thursday 8-4. We're closed Fridays and weekends. Emergency patients should contact us during regular business hours.
How do prescription refills work?
Contact your pharmacy directly for refills. Our staff processes requests before 3:30 PM same-day; calls after this time receive next-business-day attention.
Can I schedule online?
Currently we require phone scheduling at (704) 487-6672. New patients should arrive 30 minutes early with completed forms for first appointments.
Reviews (4)
Wanda Owens
Mar 04, 2022
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Had hammertoes surgery on 4 toes same foot everything went fine Dr. Lawrence was very great made me feel at ease she is very wonderful.
Debbie Muller
Jan 25, 2022
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We brought our son to this office for an infected ingrown toenail. We saw Dr. Maskarinec and couldn't be more pleased. He was very kind and explained everything to a very scared 8 year old. Everyone we encountered at this office was friendly and professional.
David Kuss
May 27, 2020
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Dr. Lawrence provided surgery on my big toe December 18, 2019. Now here we are almost a month later and I'm excited to share the progress that's been made. Thanks so much for the coordination from your team, the knowledge and professionalism I experienced was exceptional! David K Shelby, NC
Natalie Putnam
Mar 03, 2020
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Dr. Lawerence is amazing! My son had a horrible toe infection and she was soooo good! Got us into infection disease when it was necessary. She is current on her meds and treatments. We had to call on the weekend she was on-call and she never seemed to mind:. Shelby is lucky to have her and I can't say enough great things!
