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Florida Foot and Ankle
Mark A. Matey, DPM
Podiatrist located in Jacksonville, FL Now offering virtual visits
About Florida Foot and Ankle
Mark A. Matey, DPM, of Florida Foot and Ankle, is passionate about his podiatric care, helping his patients in the Palm Coast, and Jacksonville, Florida areas maintain great foot health that will serve them well for years to come. With three locations (two in Jacksonville and one in Palm Coast), Dr. Matey caters to foot problems of all kinds, from bunions and hammertoes to diabetic foot care and foot wounds.
Recently, Florida Foot and Ankle was recognized by the greater Jacksonville community as “Bold City’s Best” Podiatrist 2018.
Dr. Matey is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, and earned his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. After leaving school, Dr. Matey spent the next three years training at a nationally respected surgical residency, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami.
During his time serving veterans, Dr. Matey underwent considerable training in wound care, which he put to good use when he was approached by Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville to help open its new Wound Institute, the first to offer hyperbaric treatment in Northeast Florida. Dr. Matey also has extensive experience with endovenous radiofrequency ablation for treating venous disease.
Mission Statement
Florida Foot and Ankle offers high quality, patient-centered care. We are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just a single symptom or body part. Florida Foot and Ankle’s reputation for excellent care is built upon trust. We aspire to treat each and every patient like our own family.
Accepted Insurances
*WE DO NOT ACCEPT* AETNA AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN FLORIDA HOSPITAL PLAN FL BLUE MEDICARE HMO GEHA (AS PRIMARY) GHI (AS PRIMARY) UNITED HEALTHCARE/MEDICARE COMPLETE WELLMED MEDICAID MAGELLAN
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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I can WALK, not drag the bad leg behind me or have to prop it up on something every time I sit down. My legs match! I call him Dr. Miracle because he handed me one.
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I think he is the BEST Podiatrist around. Not only did he fix my foot, he also fixed my severe case of Restless Legs.
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