Welcome to Bayshore Podiatry Center, where your health and comfort are our top priorities. We believe in building lasting relationships with our patients, starting with your very first visit.
Our comprehensive intake process ensures we understand your complete medical background while giving you valuable time to connect with your foot and ankle specialist.
As an established practice serving the Tampa area, we work with most major insurance providers to make quality healthcare accessible to all our patients.
Choose the Right New-Patient Appointment
- Nail problems and ingrown toenails — 15 minutes: Choose this appointment for toenail concerns, including painful ingrown nails.
- Foot or ankle pain evaluation — 30 minutes: Choose this appointment for heel, arch, tendon, joint, or other foot and ankle pain.
Book your new-patient appointment online. If you are unsure which appointment fits your concern, please call our office.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit is a chance to understand your foot or ankle problem and build a plan around your needs. The evaluation may include:
- Your symptoms and goals: We discuss where and when you hurt, how symptoms affect daily activity, treatments you have already tried, and what you want to get back to doing, including work, walking, or sports.
- A focused examination: Your podiatrist examines the affected area and assesses movement, strength, and other findings relevant to your symptoms.
- Imaging when appropriate: X-rays, ultrasound, or other tests may be recommended if they would help clarify the diagnosis. Not every problem needs imaging, and the type and timing depend on the clinical findings.
- Findings and treatment options: We explain what the evaluation shows, discuss reasonable options and their benefits and limitations, and answer your questions.
- Costs and next steps: We discuss anticipated costs, insurance questions, and any self-pay options before you decide on a plan. Your next steps may include home care, activity changes, treatment, further testing, or follow-up.
Imaging and treatment are not guaranteed at the first visit. The plan and timing depend on your needs and what is appropriate after evaluation. You can also review our self-pay pricing before your appointment.
What Documents Are Needed for a New Patient Podiatry Visit?
Please print and fill out the New Patient Forms so we can expedite your first visit.
Please arrive early so that we can complete your initial paperwork. Also, please bring the following:
- Patient’s insurance card
- List of current prescriptions and/or over-the-counter medication, including dose and frequency
- Information about the patient’s medical and surgical history
- Recent test results, x-rays, or relevant records
Insurance and Billing Responsibilities at Bayshore Podiatry Center
You are responsible for co-payments or charges that are not covered by your insurance. If you have questions regarding billing or which insurance plans we accept, please call our office. Questions regarding insurance coverage and benefits should be directed to your employer or insurance company.