Podiatrist in Miami Beach, FL
Advanced Foot, Ankle & Leg Care Serving Miami Beach Residents
From South Beach to North Beach, life in Miami Beach happens on your feet — on the sand, the Beachwalk, and miles of pavement in between. When foot, ankle, or leg pain slows you down, The Schottenstein Center is just minutes away across the bay. Dr. Julie Schottenstein, a double board-certified podiatrist and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, provides advanced podiatric care to Miami Beach residents from our conveniently located Biscayne Boulevard office.
Quality Foot, Ankle & Leg Care Unique to Every Patient
The Schottenstein Center provides quality podiatric care that is unique to each of our patients in a professional environment that is always welcoming and supportive. Our podiatrist makes it a point to stay on top of the latest medical advances, utilizing the most up-to-date techniques to get patients back on their feet and improve function with minimal downtime.
We spend quality time with each patient to meticulously evaluate your diagnosis while providing an explanation and treatment plan that is easy for you to understand. We pride ourselves on personalized attention and encourage you to ask as many questions as you feel necessary.
Everyone at The Schottenstein Center is dedicated to making your experience a positive one as we focus on helping you achieve a quick and complete recovery using the utmost professionalism and quality of care.
Dr. Julie Schottenstein, M.S., D.P.M, F.A.C.F.A.S, F.A.C.P.M, C.I.M.E
Dr. Julie Schottenstein is Double Board Certified by the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a surgical fellowship concentrating on rearfoot reconstructive surgery and trauma surgery and is also a Board Certified Independent Medical Examiner experienced in Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
A native Miamian, Dr. Schottenstein completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University and earned a Master’s degree from Barry University in Biomedical Sciences before graduating in the top 10 percent of her class with her Doctorate from Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She completed an extensive three-year surgical residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami and a fellowship in advanced Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Schottenstein currently holds clinical faculty positions for five different residency programs.
Foot & Ankle Care Shaped by Life in Miami Beach
Miami Beach’s outdoor lifestyle shapes the podiatric problems we see from this community more than any other factor. The combination of hard pavement, soft sand, minimal footwear, and year-round activity creates a distinctive pattern: overuse injuries in active residents, and skin and nail conditions everywhere else. Whether you live in a South of Fifth condo, Mid-Beach, or the North Beach neighborhoods near Normandy Isles, the care you need is a short causeway ride away.
Runner’s Heel Pain and the Beachwalk Effect
The Beachwalk and the boardwalk running culture produce a steady stream of Miami Beach patients with morning heel pain — the signature of plantar fasciitis. What makes beach communities different is the surface switching: runners alternate between concrete, boardwalk planking, and sand, and soft sand in particular overloads the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon because the heel sinks with every stride. We treat this with a conservative-first protocol — targeted stretching, activity modification, and custom molded orthotics designed from video gait analysis. For stubborn cases, options escalate through PRP injections to endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, a minimally invasive last resort that most patients never need.
Barefoot Culture: Skin and Nail Conditions
Pool decks, beach showers, hotel spas, and gym locker rooms make Miami Beach a perfect environment for fungal and viral foot infections. We see more athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, and plantar warts from beach zip codes than anywhere else in our practice. Flip-flop season also means ingrown toenails aggravated by sand friction and arch strain from unsupported footwear. Most of these problems resolve quickly with proper treatment — and much faster than the months people typically spend on drugstore remedies first.
Conditions We Treat for Miami Beach Patients
Dr. Schottenstein treats the full spectrum of foot, ankle, and leg conditions for patients of all ages, from children to seniors.
Common Conditions
Injuries & Trauma
Treatments & Services
Our Miami office offers a full range of non-surgical and surgical treatment options, all performed or supervised directly by Dr. Schottenstein.
Surgical Treatments & Diagnostics
Why Miami Beach Patients Choose The Schottenstein Center
Miami Beach patients choose Dr. Schottenstein for her combination of surgical credentials and conservative-first philosophy. Most conditions we see never need surgery — but when they do, you’re already in the hands of a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon rather than being referred elsewhere.
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Double Board Certified
Dr. Schottenstein is certified by both the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine — the highest standard in podiatric care.
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Fellowship Trained Surgeon
Fellowship-trained in advanced rearfoot reconstructive and trauma surgery, with clinical faculty positions at five residency programs across South Florida.
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Personalized Attention
We spend real time with every patient — thoroughly evaluating your condition, explaining your diagnosis clearly, and building a treatment plan around your specific needs.
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Workers’ Comp & PIP Accepted
We accept Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Protection insurance. Dr. Schottenstein is a Board Certified Independent Medical Examiner available for IMEs.
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State of the Art Facility
Our office is equipped with the latest diagnostic tools including digital X-rays, utilizing the most advanced treatment techniques available in podiatric medicine.
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Most Major Insurance Accepted
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation. Call (305) 912-6646 to verify your specific plan.
Visiting Us from Miami Beach
Our Miami office sits directly across the water from Miami Beach. Take the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) west, exit at Biscayne Boulevard (US-1), and head south — the office is at 2800 Biscayne Blvd, about 10–15 minutes from most of Miami Beach. From South Beach, the Venetian or MacArthur Causeway works just as well.
Miami Office
Address 2800 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 1000, Miami, FL 33137 — Get Directions
Hours Monday, Thursday & Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone | Fax (305) 912-6646 | 800.974.6092
Insurance & Payment
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers’ Compensation. If your plan requires a co-payment, co-insurance, or deductible, payment is due at time of visit. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Call (305) 912-6646 with any billing questions.
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Dr. Schottenstein has hospital and surgery center affiliations throughout Miami and South Florida.
- ✓ Mercy Hospital
- ✓ Jackson Memorial Hospital
- ✓ Jackson North Medical Center
- ✓ Aventura Hospital
- ✓ Plantation General Hospital
- ✓ Weston Outpatient Surgery Center
- ✓ Westside Regional Medical Center
- ✓ Memorial Regional Hospital
- ✓ Memorial Regional Hospital South
- ✓ Memorial Hospital Pembroke
- ✓ Memorial Hospital West
- ✓ Broward Health Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions from Miami Beach Patients
How far is your office from Miami Beach?
About 10–15 minutes for most residents. Take the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) west, exit at Biscayne Boulevard, and head south to 2800 Biscayne Blvd. From South Beach, the Venetian or MacArthur Causeway is often quicker. Unlike the beach, our building has easy on-site parking.
I run on the Beachwalk and have heel pain every morning. Do I need to stop running?
Usually not. Most running-related heel pain responds to treatment without giving up running entirely — we typically adjust training surfaces and footwear, address the underlying mechanics with gait analysis, and keep you moving while you heal. The earlier you come in, the less disruption to your routine.
Do you treat visitors and seasonal residents?
Yes. Miami Beach has a large seasonal population, and we routinely coordinate care with physicians up north — sharing imaging, records, and treatment plans so nothing is lost when you travel.
What Our Patients Are Saying
We take great pride in our patient care from start to finish.
★★★★★
“Dr. Schottenstein saved my foot. She has taken care of me since day one with patience and warmth. The whole staff from the friendly Grace at the front desk to my favorite nurse Lamarcia, they really are fantastic.”
Ella Lopez — Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“Two weeks post surgery and I’m walking pain free and happier than ever. The quality of work speaks for itself. The only regret I have is that I didn’t go to Dr. Schottenstein sooner.”
Orber — Verified Google Review
Insurance Plans We Accept
We accept most major insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, and PIP. Call (305) 912-6646 to verify your specific plan.
- ✓ Aetna
- ✓ AvMed
- ✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield / Florida Blue
- ✓ Cigna
- ✓ Humana
- ✓ Medicare
- ✓ Medicaid
- ✓ Oscar
- ✓ UnitedHealthcare
- ✓ Workers’ Compensation
- ✓ Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
- ✓ …and many more
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Don’t let foot, ankle, or leg pain keep you from the life you enjoy in Miami Beach. Call us today or request an appointment online.