Southernmost Foot & Ankle Specialists

Dr. Makimaa is an athlete and a doctor. Dr. Makimaa competed in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI October 2015. His high school sports included soccer, basketball, and track. In undergraduate school, he played rugby and in medical school, he played on the basketball team. This led him to an obvious career in sports medicine. He is a foot and ankle specialist.

If you are seeking relief from any ankle or foot pain, discomfort or mobility issue, you have come to the right place! Florida Ankle & Foot Institute has been providing the people of Monroe County, FL with the finest ankle and foot care for decades. With offices in Tavernier, Marathon, and Key West, we are here to serve our community, and welcome both residents and tourists alike. Our podiatrists are highly skilled board-certified physicians and surgeons who are well known in our community and are very respected in their field. They offer decades of combined experience treating a wide range of podiatric conditions. At Florida Ankle & Foot Institute, we treat anything below the knee-from tendon injuries, neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and ankle injuries to diabetic wound care, PAD, fungal and ingrown nails, bunion and hammertoe correction, arthritic conditions and much more. Florida Ankle & Foot Institute is on the forefront of technological advancements in podiatric care. We offer both traditional treatment options as well as exciting new technologies in wound care and regenerative medicine to relieve pain and promote healing. For example, our advanced treatment protocol for plantar fasciitis has helped many patients be pain free after only three ministrations. Our three offices are beautiful, clean facilities that are well equipped with many in-office conveniences and services that will save you time and help our doctors to diagnose and treat you on site. We are happy to help even more patients in our community feel welcome with our ability to communicate with them in either English or Spanish. If you or a loved one needs expert podiatric care, please give us a call. We look forward to getting you back on your feet as soon as possible!