Your Danville Podiatrist for Foot & Ankle Care
Sore heels after a shift. A toenail that fights back every time you trim it. A foot problem you've been working around instead of getting fixed. Dr. Zimmermann has been caring for Danville feet since 1995, and every visit starts the same way: find out what's actually wrong, then lay out your options in plain language.
105 Citation Drive Suite D, Danville, KY 40422
Foot & Ankle Conditions We Treat in Danville
From everyday aches to problems that need a procedure, most foot and ankle care can be handled right here in Danville, without a long drive into Lexington.
Heel & Arch Pain
Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendinitis, flat feet
Learn more →Toe & Nail Problems
Bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, fungal nails
Learn more →Diabetic Foot Care
Foot exams, wound care, neuropathy, ulcer prevention
Learn more →Sports & Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains, stress fractures, tendon injuries, shin splints
Learn more →Skin & Wound Concerns
Warts, corns, calluses, athlete's foot, slow-healing wounds
Learn more →Nerve & Joint Pain
Neuromas, neuropathy, arthritis, gout
Learn more →A Danville Foot Doctor Who Diagnoses First, Operates Last
Two feet can hurt in the same spot for entirely different reasons. Heel pain alone can come from the plantar fascia, the Achilles tendon, a stress fracture, or a pinched nerve, and each one gets a different treatment. So the visit starts with an exam and your story, not a prescription pad, and it accounts for what your feet do all day, whether that's a farm, a plant floor, or a classroom.
Most problems never need an operating room. Better-fitting boots and shoes, targeted stretching, custom orthotics, or a short in-office procedure handle the bulk of what walks in. When something does call for an injection or surgery, Dr. Zimmermann explains why, what the alternatives are, and what recovery would mean for your work, then leaves the decision with you.
- A diagnosis you can repeat at home: which structure is hurting, why it's irritated, and what that means for treatment.
- Conservative care first: shoes, support, stretching, and simple office procedures fix most problems without surgery.
- Extra caution with diabetes: numb or slow-healing feet get a more careful plan, because small problems escalate there.
One local office
On 105 Citation Drive Suite D in Danville. Call (859) 236-5140 and you talk to the actual office, not a call center.
When to See a Podiatrist in Danville
People who work on their feet learn to put up with them, and that patience costs them: months of limping through chores and shifts that a single visit could have ended. The test is simpler than most people think: healthy feet don't hurt. Any of these means an evaluation is worth your time:
- You're limping through the workday or cutting activities short because of foot pain
- The same pain keeps coming back every time things get busy
- There are boots or shoes you've quietly given up on because of pain or a bump
- A toenail, corn, callus, or wart has outlasted weeks of home care
- You have diabetes and anything new on your foot, even something small
Need urgent or emergency podiatry care in Danville? Call promptly for sudden severe pain, inability to bear weight, spreading redness or drainage, fever with a foot problem, black or blue skin changes, an open sore that isn't healing, or any new wound if you have diabetes or poor circulation. These problems get harder to treat with every day of waiting. Call (859) 236-5140 and say it's urgent.
Foot Care for the Way Danville Lives
Feet in Boyle County work hard. They walk the loops at Millennium Park and the brick sidewalks around Constitution Square, cross the Centre College campus between classes, work farms from Perryville to Junction City, and stand through long shifts at the plants and hospitals along the US-127 bypass.
Dr. Zimmermann treats patients from across the area: Danville, Junction City, Perryville, and Harrodsburg, plus neighbors in Stanford and Lancaster. Whatever your feet do all day, whether that's farm work in real boots or keeping up with grandkids, the goal is the same: keep you on them, comfortably.
Your First Podiatry Visit: What to Expect
The office is on 105 Citation Drive Suite D in central Danville, just off US-127, with free parking at the door. The visit itself has three parts:
Tell your story
Where it hurts, when it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you've already tried. Bring your everyday shoes; the wear pattern often says more than an X-ray.
Get examined
Dr. Zimmermann examines the skin, nails, joints, tendons, circulation, and sensation, and watches how you stand and walk. Imaging is used when it would change the plan, not by default.
Leave with a plan
A clear diagnosis, treatment options from simplest to most involved, and honest expectations about timelines. Many treatments start the same day.
First Time Seeing a Foot Doctor? Start Here.
What to bring, how scheduling works, and how a first appointment at the Danville office runs from front desk to exam room, so your visit time goes to your feet, not to guesswork.
Podiatry Covered by Your Insurance
Most medical plans cover podiatry when the visit is medically necessary: foot pain, injuries, infections, wounds, and diabetic foot care. Diabetic foot exams are among the best-covered services in podiatry, including under Medicare.
Here's how to proceed: call (859) 236-5140 with your insurance card in hand, and the office verifies your podiatry benefits before you book: your copay, whether your plan needs a referral, and how it handles items like custom orthotics. You'll know where you stand before you're in the exam room, not when a statement arrives.
Verify your benefits in one call
Have your card ready and call (859) 236-5140. The office checks your coverage and answers cost questions on the same call, including self-pay pricing if you're uninsured.
Call (859) 236-5140 →Foot & Ankle Health Articles
Practical guides written for patients, answering the questions people actually ask in the exam room.
Why Your Heel Hurts Most in the Morning
That stabbing first-step pain has a specific cause, and it's one of the most fixable problems in podiatry.
Read the article →
The Complete Diabetic Foot Care Guide
The daily habits, footwear rules, and warning signs that keep small problems small.
Read the article →
Ankle Sprain Grades: What 1, 2, and 3 Actually Mean
'Just a sprain' covers everything from two weeks of tape to a torn ligament. The grade matters.
Read the article →Book a Podiatry Appointment in Danville
Send the form and the office will contact you to confirm a time. If the problem involves a wound, an infection, an injury, or diabetes, skip the form and call (859) 236-5140 so you can be seen sooner.
- Requests are reviewed during business hours
- You're not booked until the office confirms with you
- Insurance questions can be answered on the same call
Danville Podiatry FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist in Danville?
In most cases, no. You can call and book directly. Some insurance plans (certain HMOs, for example) do require a referral from your primary care doctor, so it's worth checking your plan or asking the office to help verify when you call.
How do I know if my foot pain is serious enough for an appointment?
If you're limping, changing your shoes, or planning your day around a foot, it has already passed the test. So has anything that keeps returning, or that hasn't improved after a couple of weeks of rest and decent footwear. Open sores, spreading redness, or any new problem on a diabetic foot shouldn't wait at all; call the same day.
What happens at a first podiatry visit?
Expect three parts. First your story: where it hurts, when it started, and what your work and your days ask of your feet. Then Dr. Zimmermann examines the foot and ankle and watches how you stand and walk. Last comes the plan: a diagnosis explained in plain language, options laid out from simplest up, and imaging only when it would change the decision.
Do you treat children as well as adults?
Yes, and whole families often end up coming to the same office. Kids bring their own set of problems: growth-plate heel pain (Sever's disease) in young athletes, ingrown toenails, warts, and flat feet. Most are simpler to sort out early than after a season of playing through them.
Where is the office located?
The office is at 105 Citation Drive Suite D, Danville, KY 40422, in central Danville, an easy drive from the surrounding Boyle County communities. Call (859) 236-5140 for directions or to book.
Ready to get your feet looked at?
Call the office or request an appointment online. If you're not sure whether your symptoms need a podiatrist, call and describe what's happening. The team can help you decide.