At Foot Surgery San Francisco, we are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care that meets all of your foot and ankle needs. To make your experience as convenient and efficient as possible, we offer a wide range of in-office dispensing services and advanced diagnostic and treatment options. This enables you to receive immediate care, tailored to your specific condition, all in one location.
Comprehensive Foot Care
In-Office Dispensing Services
We provide various medical products and therapeutic devices directly in our office to support your treatment plan, enhance your comfort, and facilitate your recovery.
Braces: Whether you are recovering from surgery or managing a chronic condition, we offer a wide selection of braces to stabilize your foot and ankle, alleviate pain, and promote healing. These braces are customized to suit your specific needs.
Walking Boots: For patients recovering from injuries or surgeries, we provide protective walking boots designed to shield the injured area while offering comfort during the healing process. These boots are fitted in our office to ensure the best fit for your needs.
Custom Orthotics: Dr. Cates specializes in creating custom orthotics to correct alignment issues, relieve pain, and improve your mobility. Using advanced technology and precise measurements, we design orthotics that are tailored to your foot structure and specific condition, ensuring maximum comfort and effectiveness.
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging and Testing
At Foot Surgery San Francisco, we offer a range of non-invasive diagnostic services to assess your foot and ankle health. These services provide quick, accurate results to help us design the best treatment plan for your recovery.
- Digital X-Rays: We use digital x-ray technology to quickly and clearly capture detailed images of your bones, helping us diagnose fractures, joint issues, and other foot and ankle conditions.
- Non-Invasive Vascular Testing: This painless, non-invasive procedure helps evaluate the circulation in your lower limbs by assessing blow flow of your legs and feet helping to identify any blockages or circulation issues that could affect your recovery. This allows us to detect conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD) or venous insufficiency.
- Non-Invasive Peripheral Nerve Testing: This test evaluates the health and function of the peripheral nerves in your feet, helping to identify nerve damage or conditions like peripheral neuropathy that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Additional Diagnostic Services Available Nearby
For additional diagnostics, such as blood work, MRIs, CT scans, and bone scans, we partner with several nearby, highly reputable medical facilities. These facilities offer advanced imaging and diagnostic tests to further support your treatment plan, with ease and convenience.
Advanced Treatment Options
In addition to diagnostic services, we offer cutting-edge treatments to promote healing and reduce pain. These treatments are available directly in our office:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP therapy uses your body’s own platelets to promote healing in damaged tissues. This non-surgical treatment can help alleviate pain, accelerate recovery, and restore function to the foot and ankle.
- Steroid Injections: For patients with inflammation or chronic pain, steroid injections can provide quick relief and reduce swelling. We use this treatment to address conditions like tendonitis, arthritis, and other inflammatory foot and ankle conditions.

Why Choose Foot Surgery San Francisco
Dr. Nicole Cates provides personalized, expert care, offering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic services all in one location. This streamlines your treatment process, eliminating the need for multiple appointments or trips to other facilities. With advanced technology and techniques, you’ll receive immediate care and results, saving you time and ensuring the best outcomes for your foot and ankle health.