Jarrod Smith, DPM - Ankle & Foot Clinic of Everett

Emerald City Foot Ankle Specialists, located in Everett, WA, is dedicated to providing comprehensive foot and ankle care to patients in Snohomish County. Led by Dr. Edward J. Chesnutis, the practice emphasizes patient education and informed decision-making regarding various foot and ankle conditions. The clinic offers a range of services, including treatment for bunions, heel pain, athletic injuries, and diabetic health concerns. Their experienced and caring team aims to make foot care convenient and accessible, ensuring patients feel confident in their treatment choices. Generated from the website

"'Happy Feet' is not just a movie, it is my goal for you" Dr. Nagata was born in Kirkland, WA and raised in Issaquah, WA. She attended the University of Southern California (USC) where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Biology. Dr. Nagata achieved her doctorate degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She stayed in the Philadelphia area to complete a 3-year Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Crozer-Keystone Health System. Dr. Nagata then continued on to do a prestigious orthopedic fellowship at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD in the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics. Here she trained alongside the Orthopedic Fellows in limb deformity correction and served as her class' Chief Fellow. During her time here she also went with a team on an orthopedic medical mission to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at CURE Hospital. Dr. Nagata is a Board Qualified Podiatrist and Foot and Ankle Surgeon, and an Associate Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. In addition to this, she is certified in arthroscopic technique. Dr.Nagata is affiliated with the Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, WA and is on their Emergency Medicine Committee. Dr. Nagata has been behind the scenes of athletics for many years after discovering she was better at treating athletes than being one while attempting to play basketball in high school. She continued student athletic training at USC, primarily with football and women's tennis. Her love of sports medicine grew with additional experience while in Philadelphia, helping to provide podiatric care at the collegiate and professional level. Exposure to helping keep athletes on the field or court has translated to her passion for wanting to keep all patients healthy when it comes to taking care of their feet. She can be found playing outside with her daughter in her free time and loves to vacation in Hawaii visiting extended family.

Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine is a medical practice in Kirkland, Washington that specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine believes in a collaborative approach between patient and doctor to fully educate patients before any treatment program is decided. Together, doctor and patient work toward a positive outcome from the start.The first issue Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine focuses on is the prevention of musculoskeletal wear-and-tear injuries of the lower extremities from biomechanical foot and ankle malfunction. As a rule, conservative, non-surgical treatments are always considered first.Since weight-bearing activity is critical to individual long-term health and happiness, patient relationships start with a comprehensive biomechanical exam, a thorough history, and a gait exam. Everything is discussed, from biomechanical variance, footwear, and exercise programs, to running form, and, in some cases, surgical intervention.Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine is a popular choice for patient/athletes with sports-medicine needs. Examples include runners seeking to optimize biomechanics, but also retirees who need their feet to keep up with their retirement travel plans, or anyone else who needs to address pain from a specific activity.Walking and running are essential to maintaining cardiovascular fitness, muscle mass, bone density, and joint health. There is no better way to maintain an ideal body weight. Weight-bearing activity is the cornerstone of treating all major cardiovascular disease now on the rise. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, diabetes, and even cancer have been linked to a lack of regular weight-bearing exercise. Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine is proud to provide patients with a comfortable in-office experience and friendly staff who will ensure a pleasant visit to the practice in Kirkland, Washington.