About Us

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Comprehensive Foot Care and Patient-Centered Healing

About Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists

Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists is proud to offer award-winning podiatric care at three convenient locations in Bradenton, University Park, and Ellenton, Florida. Our team includes seven experienced doctors, two OR nurses, and fifteen skilled podiatric and X-ray technicians dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care.


We provide a full spectrum of services for foot and ankle conditions, from heel pain and sports injuries to diabetic foot care, custom orthotics, and complex surgical procedures. Our Bradenton location also houses a state-licensed podiatric surgery center, allowing us to perform procedures on-site for added comfort and convenience. Whether you're managing a chronic issue or recovering from an injury, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

Comprehensive Foot Care and Patient-Centered Healing

Our Goals & Mission

At Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists, our mission is to treat every patient with compassion, precision, and respect. We are committed to helping each individual achieve the best possible outcome, whether that’s through conservative treatment, physical therapy, advanced procedures, or a surgical approach when necessary.


We believe in the body’s natural capacity to heal and support that process through leading-edge technology, preventive education, and patient-focused care. Our goal is to restore comfort, mobility, and function so you can return to the activities you love with less pain and more freedom. One patient at a time, we’re improving lives through better foot and ankle health.