Podiatrist - Bend Foot & Ankle

A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in caring for your feet. They can help diagnose and treat different conditions that can affect your feet and can help you feel comfortable enough to participate in your favorite daily activities.

When should you visit a podiatrist?

Today! Our podiatrist can help many people, from children to athletes and seniors. We work with patients of all ages to provide comprehensive, gentle, and customized care that fits your needs. A podiatrist is typically the first specialist to turn to if you are dealing with any foot or ankle problems.

It may be time to schedule an appointment with a podiatrists if:

You’re dealing with a fungal infection of the toenail
You have persistent or chronic heel pain
You think you have a sprain or fractures
Athlete’s foot keeps returning
You develop persistent or recurring pain
You have severe pain in the foot or ankle
You develop numbness, swelling or tingling
You have diabetes
You think you may have a bunion
You develop joint pain in the foot or ankle
At-home care isn’t providing you relief from your symptoms

If you are dealing with foot or ankle issues, Dr. Brent Wendel at Bend Foot & Ankle can provide you with the individualized treatment and care you’re looking for in Bend, OR.

Dr. Brent Wendel is a board-certified podiatrist specializing in sports medicine, orthotics, and non-operative conditions of the foot and ankle. He has over 20 years of experience treating both surgical and non-surgical conditions. After noticing over 90 percent of patients improving with non-surgical care, he decided to concentrate on healing and improving patients with non-operative treatment.

Dr. Wendel enjoys the educational side of podiatric medicine by informing patients about what the latest and best evidence-based treatments are. He also enjoyed teaching surgical residents for the Swedish Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency program. He was awarded Instructor of the Year 2016.

Dr. Wendel graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He completed his surgical residency in Seattle in 1998. He became Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in 2003.

Dr. Wendel was a competitive collegiate runner and enjoys medium-to-distance trail runs, Nordic skiing, backcountry skiing and mountain biking. He helps coach youth soccer and enjoys getting on the rivers and lakes of Central Oregon with his family.

Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional foot and ankle care designed to keep you active and pain-free. Led by Dr. Brent Wendel, a board-certified podiatrist with over 20 years of experience in sports medicine, pediatric foot care, and medical and surgical podiatry, we provide compassionate, individualized treatment for patients of all ages.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, foot and ankle sprains, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, neuroma, arthritic foot pain, plantar warts, calluses, and athlete’s foot. Our advanced treatments, such as shockwave therapy, help accelerate healing and relieve chronic pain without surgery.

Whether you’re managing a gait abnormality (biomechanical issue) or recovering from a foot or ankle injury, our care is focused on restoring comfort, mobility, and long-term wellness.

At Bend Foot and Ankle, we understand your time is valuable. That’s why we offer longer visits, shorter wait times, and a welcoming environment focused on quality and convenience. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward healthy, pain-free feet!

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