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Our Foot Care Services

Professional treatments provided by board certified foot specialists

Same day visits may be available.

Experience the difference of personalized expert podiatry care.

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Initial 1-hour Patient Consultation

$295

Pointe Exam

$295

***ask about our Charlottesville Ballet discount

X-rays (per set)

$195

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Routine Foot Care

$75 - toenail trimming

$90 - corn & callus removal

Ingrown Toenail

$240 - drainage & removal

$480 - permanent removal

Cortisone Injection

$140

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Wart Treatment

$120

Follow up Office Visits

$95-$145

$195 > 1- year since last visit

Home Visit

$115

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Why

Direct Patient Care is BETTER

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At Albemarle Family Foot & Ankle, our providers do not accept insurance. We believe your care should be guided by what’s best for you—not by insurance limitations. That’s why we’ve chosen a direct patient care model, allowing us to deliver a higher level of personalized, transparent, and efficient foot and ankle care.

More Time Focused on You
Foot and ankle issues are often complex and require thoughtful evaluation. Without the pressure of insurance-driven scheduling, we’re able to spend more time with each patient—fully understanding your symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. This leads to more accurate diagnoses and better long-term outcomes.

Clear, Upfront Pricing
No surprise bills, no confusing insurance statements. You’ll know the cost of your visit and treatments before care is provided, allowing you to make informed decisions with confidence.

Care Without Insurance Restrictions
Insurance companies often limit which treatments are covered and how care is delivered. In a direct patient care model, we can recommend the most effective options for your condition—whether that’s evidence-based therapies, custom treatment plans, or preventive strategies—without unnecessary barriers or delays.

Easier Access to Care
No referrals, no prior authorizations, and no network limitations. Whether you’re dealing with heel pain, ingrown toenails, sports injuries, or diabetic foot concerns, you can get the care you need—when you need it.

Better Preventive & Long-Term Foot Health
Many foot conditions—like plantar fasciitis, bunions, and diabetic complications—benefit from early intervention and ongoing management. Our model allows us to focus on prevention and education, helping you avoid chronic pain or more serious complications down the road.

Personalized Treatment Plans
Every patient’s feet—and lifestyle—are different. We take the time to tailor your care, whether that includes gait analysis, orthotic recommendations, in-office procedures, or at-home strategies designed specifically for you.

A More Comfortable, Patient-Centered Experience
Expect shorter wait times, unrushed visits, and direct communication with your provider. Our goal is to make your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible from start to finish.

Cost-Effective for Many Patients
For patients with high-deductible insurance plans, direct pay is often more affordable than traditional billing. You’re paying for the care you receive—without inflated costs or hidden fees.

Focused on Outcomes, Not Volume
Our success is measured by your results—reduced pain, improved mobility, and better foot health—not by the number of patients seen in a day. This allows us to deliver the level of care you deserve.

If you have questions about how direct patient care works or what to expect, we’re happy to help. Our goal is simple: provide exceptional podiatric care that’s accessible, transparent, and centered around you.

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250+ PATIENT REVIEWS

Drs. Bryan and Heather Snyder and excellent staff operate a welcoming, down-to-earth, practice. Neither my father or I ever felt rushed during our consultations and found Dr. Bryan’s advice practical and helpful. Their “no insurance” policy might seem surprising, but the trade-off is better, more individualized care by less stressed, happier physicians.

-Floyd N

I always feel a little guilty for getting so much more than I paid for!

-John D

Dr. Heather Snyder taught me how to heal my ingrown toenail and plantar fasciitis. She explained how everything works; she recommended shoes; she took into account my whole body, not just one foot. I felt cared for. Her rates are barely higher than doctors who work with insurance, but you get your money's worth with her, and it saves me from coming back again and again to the doctor's who don't have time to really see me as a patient.

-Jay G