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Heel Pai​n Institute Of America
We provide the best in Heel Pain treatment and care.

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Our goal it to put you on a pain free path.

We’re so glad you are taking steps to manage or solve your pain problems. Heel pain and heel problems can be incredibly debilitating – impacting your life with literally every step you take.

Our doctors are completely committed and understand the value of really listening to all your concerns and answering all your questions.
They are also highly educated in all the state-of-the-art heel pain treatments and technologies that successfully solve pain for the vast majority of our patients. What was once thought of as something that you have to live with is no longer the reality. 

With two locations to serve you – Laurel, Maryland and Northern Virginia, we can’t wait to help you live pain free and claim your life back.

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Do you have pain under foot, lateral foot pain, plantar fasciitis insoles, a foot bone spur, or ball of foot pain?

We can help! We have the latest technologies in foot and ankle pain care. Including groundbreaking EPAT®: a non-surgical, revolutionary, non-invasive, FDA approved, and highly effective treatment for your feet.Essentially EPAT® enhances blood circulation, accelerates the healing process causing damaged tissue to gradually regenerate and heal.

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Achilles Tendinitis

This is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.

Flat Feet

This is a postural deformity with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.

Bone Tumor

Bone tumors develop when cells within a bone divide uncontrollably, forming a lump or mass of abnormal tissue.

Gout

Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint).

Orthotics For Heel Pain

Custom orthotics can be especially successful in reducing heel pain and related symptoms, like inflammation and irritation.

Tendinosis

Tendinosis is a degeneration of the tendon's collagen in response to chronic overuse

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Dr. Francis J. Smith
D.P.M., A.B.F.A.S.

Dr. Smith completed undergraduate studies at Western Maryland College. He attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class.

Dr. Smith performed residency training at the Maryland Podiatric Residency Program in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency in Baltimore, Dr. Smith spent time at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Maryland General Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center Wound Care Center, and St. Agnes Surgery Center.

Dr. Smith is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, is a Member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and is a Member of the Maryland and Virginia Podiatric Medical Association.

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Dr. Michael A. Klein
D.P.M., A.B.F.A.S.

Dr. Klein moved to Maryland after completing his surgical residency in 2000. As a surgical resident at Southwestern General Hospital, Dr. Klein had the opportunity to work with many surgeons and in many specialties including General Surgery, Arch Pain Foot, Achilles Tendonitis, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Klein worked closely with physicians at the El Paso Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Klein spent a year at the West Palm Beach FL Veterans Administration Hospital as well.

Dr. Klein became interested in medicine at an early age. Throughout his life Dr. Klein has participated in many organizations related to health care. Dr. Klein volunteered at local hospitals and worked with several physicians before attending college.

Dr. Klein is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is a Member of the Maryland and Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Klein is a board certified member of the American Board of Surgical First Assistants.

Dr. Klein holds a bachelors degree in Microbiology and a minor degree in Chemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Dr. Klein completed his medical degree at the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago.

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