Education

Patient education from Metro Foot & Ankle: plain-language guides to common foot and ankle problems and the care options discussed in our Tempe office.

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Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Get Out of Bed?Heel pain with your first steps is often linked to plantar fasciitis, but not always. Learn the pattern, other causes, and when to get evaluated.

Patient guides

When to Call a Foot DoctorWhen foot or ankle symptoms are worth a call to Metro Foot & Ankle in Tempe, Arizona, and what happens when you reach our office.
What Is a Podiatrist?What a podiatrist does, what a foot and ankle surgeon adds, and how care works at Metro Foot & Ankle in Tempe, Arizona.

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Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Get Out of Bed?
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Metro Foot & Ankle

3231 S Country Club Way, Suite 108
Tempe, AZ 85282

480-831-0700

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Suite 108 is on the ground floor of the office complex, marked with Metro Foot & Ankle signage and our phone number on the window. Parking is available on site.