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InStride Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers patients access to a wide range of medical services designed to relieve pain and help them maintain their mobility. Led by board-certified podiatrist Zachary Nellas, DPM, the team offers some of the safest and most effective treatments for a wide range of foot and ankle problems.
As a comprehensive practice, the team works with each patient to determine the most effective treatment plan for their condition. The team offers individualized treatment for a number of podiatric concerns, including heel pain, ankle sprains, bunions, hammertoe, ingrown toenails, neuromas, and tendon injuries. Dr. Nellas takes the time to understand your needs before recommending treatment. He specializes in a number of conservative and surgical treatments, such as custom orthotics, injection therapy, and Achilles tendon repair.
Your feet and ankles play a major role in keeping you mobile and active. Injuries or damage to these structures can cause crippling pain and limit your daily activities. InStride Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center is committed to providing the most effective patient-centered care. To speak with the team about your foot and ankle health, call or book an appointment online today.
Dr. Blaise Woeste, DPM, is a podiatrist and wound care specialist with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride combines the practices of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Woeste works at the Matthews and Monroe clinics (also known as Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas).
A specialist with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Woeste completed his undergraduate studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He then attended Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, graduating in 1998.
He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in North Carolina, including Atrium Health Union (formerly Carolinas Medical Center Union) in Monroe, North Carolina, Atrium Health Union Wound Care in Monroe, North Carolina, and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina.
Dr. Woeste is licensed to practice by the state board in North Carolina. A member of both the American Podiatric Medical Association and the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society, he is a caring, personable specialist who brings particularly strong expertise to wound care for patients of all ages.
Eric Ward, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist at InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride is the combined practice of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Ward works at the Matthews and Monroe clinics (also known as Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas).
Dr. Ward specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care, including minimally invasive surgery for heel pain. He attended undergraduate college at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, and received his podiatric medicine doctorate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Ward completed his preceptorship in Whitehaven Tennessee with Drs. Gold and Cook and podiatric surgical residency at Baptist Memorial Specialty Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
He cares for patients suffering from diabetic foot problems, sports-related injuries, gout, chronic foot pain, bunions, and other foot and ankle issues using the most advanced technology and surgical procedures.
Dr. Ward maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a member of the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
He’s affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center, Novant Medical Centers, and Union West Surgery Center. Dr. Ward compassionately welcomes patients to InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists and looks forward to working with them.
Roxanne Burgess, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist at InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride is the combined practice of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Burgess works at the Charlotte clinic (also known as Instride Queen City Foot and Ankle Specialists).
Dr. Burgess specializes in personalized, comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients of all ages, with an emphasis on sports-related foot and ankle conditions, and heel pain. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, and her podiatric medicine doctorate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio In 2003, Dr. Burgess completed her 3 years of residency at United Health Services Hospital in Binghamton, New York and DVAMC in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
She helps patients suffering from sports-related injuries, bunions, arthritis, diabetic foot problems, and other foot or ankle issues using laser therapy and other advanced, state-of-the-art equipment and procedures.
Dr. Burgess maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education. She is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and is a member of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society, and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Burgess is passionate about helping patients walk with ease, and warmly welcomes them to InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists.
Dr. Neil Younce, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride combines the practices of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Younce works at the Concord clinic (formally Instride Family Foot Care) and the Charlotte clinic (also known as Instride Queen City Foot and Ankle Specialists).
A native of Hickory, North Carolina, Dr. Younce graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 with a degree in Biology. He earned his doctorate from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, in 2014. He completed his 3-year residency in foot and ankle surgery with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Mercy Regional Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot and Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery, Dr. Younce believes in providing excellent care in a relaxed professional environment that has been described as “down home.”
Dr. Neil Younce is married to Dr. Erin Younce, DPM, who is also with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists. They adore spending time with their new daughter, Ruth.
Erin M. Younce, DPM, is a gifted podiatrist with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride combines the practices of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Younce works at the Concord (also known as Instride Family Foot Care) and Mint Hill clinics.
Double board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery, Dr. Younce has outstanding podiatric credentials. She received her degree in podiatry from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, and completed her 3-year residency in foot and ankle surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Among Dr. Younce’s areas of focus are diabetic and at-risk foot care, limb salvage, wound care, and forefoot reconstruction.
Dr. Erin Younce is married to Dr. Neil Younce, DPM, who is also with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists. They adore spending time with their new daughter, Ruth. Dr. Erin Younce is a former collegiate Division I long-distance runner.
Kevin McDonald, DPM, is a highly accomplished podiatrist and the president of InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride combines the practices of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. McDonald works at the Concord clinic (also known as Instride Family Foot Care).
The path to practicing medicine for Dr. McDonald started early. He graduated from Boston College in 1982 with degrees in mathematics and biology. He then earned his doctorate from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California, in 1986. Dr. McDonald trained at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, then completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery at Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, California.
In addition to serving as the president of InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. McDonald has been a past president of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society, a former director of the Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, and coordinator of the NCFAS medical assistant education program.
Dr. McDonald’s certifications include the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatry. He is also a certified specialist in wound care and shockwave therapy.
Dr. McDonald is a current fellow at the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management and the American Professional Wound Care Association.
Dr. Neil Younce, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride combines the practices of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Younce works at the Concord clinic (formally Instride Family Foot Care) and the Charlotte clinic (also known as Instride Queen City Foot and Ankle Specialists).
A native of Hickory, North Carolina, Dr. Younce graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008 with a degree in Biology. He earned his doctorate from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, in 2014. He completed his 3-year residency in foot and ankle surgery with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Mercy Regional Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot and Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery, Dr. Younce believes in providing excellent care in a relaxed professional environment that has been described as “down home.”
Dr. Neil Younce is married to Dr. Erin Younce, DPM, who is also with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists. They adore spending time with their new daughter, Ruth.
Erin M. Younce, DPM, is a gifted podiatrist with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride combines the practices of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Younce works at the Concord (also known as Instride Family Foot Care) and Mint Hill clinics.
Double board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine as well as board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery, Dr. Younce has outstanding podiatric credentials. She received her degree in podiatry from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, and completed her 3-year residency in foot and ankle surgery at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Among Dr. Younce’s areas of focus are diabetic and at-risk foot care, limb salvage, wound care, and forefoot reconstruction.
Dr. Erin Younce is married to Dr. Neil Younce, DPM, who is also with InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists. They adore spending time with their new daughter, Ruth. Dr. Erin Younce is a former collegiate Division I long-distance runner.
Eric Ward, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist at InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists, a premier podiatry practice with locations throughout North Carolina. InStride is the combined practice of Comprehensive Foot and Ankle, Family Foot Care, Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas, Queen City Foot and Ankle, and Wake Foot and Ankle. Dr. Ward works at the Matthews and Monroe clinics (also known as Foot and Ankle of the Carolinas).
Dr. Ward specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care, including minimally invasive surgery for heel pain. He attended undergraduate college at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, and received his podiatric medicine doctorate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Ward completed his preceptorship in Whitehaven Tennessee with Drs. Gold and Cook and podiatric surgical residency at Baptist Memorial Specialty Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
He cares for patients suffering from diabetic foot problems, sports-related injuries, gout, chronic foot pain, bunions, and other foot and ankle issues using the most advanced technology and surgical procedures.
Dr. Ward maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a member of the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
He’s affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center, Novant Medical Centers, and Union West Surgery Center. Dr. Ward compassionately welcomes patients to InStride Foot and Ankle Specialists and looks forward to working with them.
A native of Ohio, Dr. Blaise Woeste is an ABFAS board certified foot surgeon with Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas, a premier podiatry practice with locations in Matthews and Monroe, North Carolina. He has spentmore than two decades of his career focusing on treatment of sports-related foot and ankle injuries, reconstructive foot surgery, and hospital-based diabetic limb salvage as well as treating common podiatry problems including ingrown toenails and plantar warts in both adults and children.
Dr. Woeste received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio before attending Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He remained in Chicago to complete his podiatric surgical residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's medical center.
Dr. Woeste and his wife moved to Charlotte in 2000 where they have raised their 4 children in Union County. As a former collegiate track athlete, he has continued his love for running and sports competing in local 5K races, marathons, and triathlons throughout the Southeast. Much of his free time is spent coaching his children’s youth teams across the greater Charlotte area.
He is affiliated with multiple hospitals and surgery centers in North Carolina, including Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina, Union West Surgery Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina, and Novant Health Ballantyne Surgery Center.
Dr. Woeste is licensed to practice by the state board in North Carolina. A member of both the American Podiatric Medical Association and the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society.
“While every patient and their family have unique concerns, I strive to provide the highest standard of care to meet and exceed expectations and achieve the best outcome possible”
EDUCATION Miami University - Oxford, OH Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine - Chicago, IL Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital - Chicago, IL
CERTIFICATION American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
AFFILIATIONS Carolinas Medical Center - Union CMC - Wound Care Center Union West Surgery Center Novant - Matthews Medical Center/Ballantyne
MEMBERSHIPS American Podiatric Medical Association North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society
Eric Ward, DPM, is an ABFAS board certified foot surgeon at Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas, a premier podiatry practice with locations in Matthews and Monroe, North Carolina.
Dr. Ward specializes in comprehensive foot and ankle care, including minimally invasive surgery for heel pain. He attended undergraduate college at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, and received his podiatric medicine doctorate from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Ward completed his preceptorship in Whitehaven Tennessee with Drs. Gold and Cook and podiatric surgical residency at Baptist Memorial Specialty Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
He cares for patients suffering from diabetic foot problems, sports-related injuries, gout, chronic foot pain, bunions, and other foot and ankle issues using the most advanced technology and surgical procedures. Dr. Ward maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a member of the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
He’s affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center, Novant Medical Centers, and Union West Surgery Center. Dr. Ward compassionately welcomes patients to Family Foot Care and looks forward to working with them.
EDUCATION Attended Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - 1986 Baptist Memorial Specialty Hospital Germantown, TN
POST GRADUATE TRAINING Preceptorship - Whitehaven Podiatry Group, Memphis Tennessee - June 1986 through July 1987 Podiatric Surgical Residency - Baptist Memorial Specialty Hospital July 1987 through July 1988 Private Practice - September 1988 to present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery Member - North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society American Podiatric Medical Association
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Currently on active podiatry staff at Carolinas Medical Center-Union, Novant Matthews Medical Center, Novant Ballantyne, and Union West Surgery Center
A native of Ohio, Dr. Blaise Woeste is an ABFAS board certified foot surgeon with Foot & Ankle of the Carolinas, a premier podiatry practice with locations in Matthews and Monroe, North Carolina. He has spentmore than two decades of his career focusing on treatment of sports-related foot and ankle injuries, reconstructive foot surgery, and hospital-based diabetic limb salvage as well as treating common podiatry problems including ingrown toenails and plantar warts in both adults and children.
Dr. Woeste received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio before attending Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He remained in Chicago to complete his podiatric surgical residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's medical center.
Dr. Woeste and his wife moved to Charlotte in 2000 where they have raised their 4 children in Union County. As a former collegiate track athlete, he has continued his love for running and sports competing in local 5K races, marathons, and triathlons throughout the Southeast. Much of his free time is spent coaching his children’s youth teams across the greater Charlotte area.
He is affiliated with multiple hospitals and surgery centers in North Carolina, including Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina, Union West Surgery Center, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina, and Novant Health Ballantyne Surgery Center.
Dr. Woeste is licensed to practice by the state board in North Carolina. A member of both the American Podiatric Medical Association and the North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society.
“While every patient and their family have unique concerns, I strive to provide the highest standard of care to meet and exceed expectations and achieve the best outcome possible”
EDUCATION Miami University - Oxford, OH Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine - Chicago, IL Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital - Chicago, IL
CERTIFICATION American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
AFFILIATIONS Carolinas Medical Center - Union CMC - Wound Care Center Union West Surgery Center Novant - Matthews Medical Center/Ballantyne
MEMBERSHIPS American Podiatric Medical Association North Carolina Foot & Ankle Society
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