South Miami's Foot & Ankle Specialist

Our Coral Gables office at 475 Biltmore Way Suite 108 is approximately 10–15 minutes from South Miami depending on traffic. From most South Miami addresses, the fastest route is to take US-1 north directly into Coral Gables. You will pass South Miami Hospital on your left, then continue a short distance to Biltmore Way. Free street parking is available on surrounding streets, and a building parking garage is accessible for patients who prefer covered parking. For patients in South Miami Heights, allow an extra 5 minutes. We are consistently the closest board-certified foot and ankle specialist to the South Miami community.

Yes. We work with the major commercial insurance carriers serving the South Miami area, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, AvMed, Oscar Health, and Ambetter. We also accept Medicare and Medicaid. Because Dr. Katz maintains relationships with South Miami Hospital physician networks, many patients with hospital-affiliated coverage find their plans are accepted. We strongly recommend calling our office at (305) 442-1780 before your appointment to verify your specific plan and confirm benefit coverage for the procedure or treatment you need. Our front desk team can walk you through your coverage in straightforward terms.

Plantar fasciitis — chronic heel pain caused by inflammation of the connective tissue along the sole of the foot — is the single most common complaint we see from South Miami patients. The condition is driven by the lifestyle factors that define South Miami: year-round activity on hard surfaces, youth sports participation at parks like Marshall Williamson, adult tennis and walking programs, and a large population of healthcare workers from South Miami Hospital who are on their feet for extended shifts. We also see a significant volume of Achilles tendonitis from adult distance runners and cyclists, and bunion-related pain in older South Miami residents. Toenail fungus is the next most common non-painful condition, particularly common in humid South Florida climates.

Growing children who are active in youth sports are at risk for a condition called Sever's disease (calcaneal apophysitis), which is the most common cause of heel pain in children ages 8–14. It occurs when the growth plate at the back of the heel becomes inflamed due to repetitive impact — exactly the kind of stress that accumulates during soccer, baseball, and basketball seasons. Sever's disease is not dangerous but is quite painful and can sideline a child from sports for weeks if untreated. Dr. Katz evaluates and treats pediatric heel pain with conservative protocols including heel lifts, targeted stretching, and activity modification. Children playing on the hard clay infields and artificial turf fields of South Miami parks are particularly prone to this condition during growth spurts.

We make every effort to see new patients within the same week, and in many cases within 48 hours of your call. Urgent cases — including acute sprains, infected wounds, or sudden onset of severe foot pain — are triaged and often accommodated same-day. To request a same-week appointment, call our office directly at (305) 442-1780 or use the online booking button on this page. When you book, please mention that you are a South Miami patient so our scheduling team can route you appropriately. Most South Miami patients find that the 10–15 minute drive and easy parking at Biltmore Way makes a midday appointment feasible even on a work day.