Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Edmonds Podiatrist for Foot & Ankle Care
Active Foot & Ankle Clinic has been dedicated to alleviating foot pain and improving mobility for over 30 years. Since our founding in 1992, we have served communities across the Lake Washington region, including Edmonds, Shoreline, Seattle, and surrounding areas. Our team, led by board-certified podiatrist Dr. Mark Kuzel, combines decades of expertise with advanced diagnostic tools like on-site X-ray and ultrasound to deliver precise, efficient care. We specialize in treating conditions ranging from sports injuries and diabetic complications to genetic foot disorders and complex surgical cases.Our commitment to comprehensive care means patients receive diagnosis, treatment, and surgery all within our Edmonds facility, eliminating the need for referrals to external providers. With a focus on personalized solutions like custom orthotics and a passion for patient education, we strive to help individuals return to their daily activities pain-free. Our practice maintains affiliations with leading professional organizations, including the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of care.
Services
Foot Pain Treatment
Custom Orthotics
Diabetic Foot Care
Sports Injury Treatment
Bunion Surgery
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Heel Spur Therapy
Ankle Arthritis Management
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- Board-certified podiatrist with 30+ years of experience
- Advanced on-site diagnostics for immediate results
- Custom orthotics tailored to individual foot health needs
- Comprehensive care from conservative treatments to surgery
- Same-day appointments available for urgent foot pain
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Services
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are precision-crafted shoe inserts designed to correct biomechanical imbalances and alleviate foot pain. Our clinic uses advanced scanning technology to create personalized orthotics for conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and diabetic foot complications. Patients benefit from improved comfort during daily activities and enhanced athletic performance.
Diabetic Foot Care
Specialized diabetic foot care prevents and treats complications like neuropathy, ulcers, and infections. Our team provides regular check-ups, wound care, and education on foot maintenance. Early intervention reduces amputation risks and improves long-term outcomes for diabetic patients in the Edmonds area.
Sports Injury Treatment
Sports injury treatment addresses conditions like stress fractures, Achilles tendonitis, and ankle sprains through targeted therapies. We utilize ultrasound imaging for rapid diagnosis and develop rehabilitation plans to restore mobility. Active individuals regain function faster with our on-site resources and expertise.
Bunion Surgery
Bunion surgery corrects painful deformities by realigning toe joints. Our board-certified podiatrist performs procedures using minimally invasive techniques when possible. Post-operative care includes customized recovery plans to ensure proper healing and long-term pain relief for Edmonds patients.
Heel Spur Therapy
Heel spur therapy combines physical therapy, orthotics, and shockwave treatment to reduce inflammation and discomfort. We diagnose causes using on-site X-rays and create non-surgical treatment plans first. Chronic heel pain sufferers achieve lasting relief through our comprehensive approach.
People
Dr. Mark Kuzel
Board-Certified Podiatrist
Dr. Mark Kuzel graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1990 and has practiced since 1992. He completed surgical residencies at JFK Hospital and Oakwood Medical Center. A member of APMA, WSPMA, and ABPS, he specializes in foot pain diagnosis and treatment while writing educational content for patients.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans and verify coverage before treatment. Contact our Edmonds office for specific details about your policy.
Do you treat children's foot conditions?
Yes, we treat patients of all ages for pediatric foot deformities, sports injuries, and developmental concerns in a family-friendly environment.
Can I schedule an appointment online?
New patients can access registration forms through our website. Call (425) 250-9691 to schedule appointments or request online booking assistance.
What surgical options are available?
Our on-site surgical center handles procedures like bunion corrections, hammertoe repairs, and neuroma removals with board-certified anesthesiologists for patient comfort.
How do you handle emergency foot injuries?
We prioritize urgent cases like fractures and severe sprains during regular business hours. Call our Edmonds office immediately for same-day evaluation availability.
Reviews (7)
Rachel Roberts
Sep 19, 2021
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Helpful and friendly staff and doctor. The doctor figured out what was going on (a corn on top of a bone spur) and quickly treated it, despite me also giving him a bunch of other information about my feet that turned out to be irrelevant.
Thomas Silver
Jun 14, 2021
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Was able to get my son in to see Dr. Kuzel very quickly. The doctor and his staff were all very professional, competent, gentle & put my son at ease. They quickly and easily removed the large sliver of wood that was buried in his foot. My son received great care and is on his way to walking pain-free again...thanks to Dr. Kuzel & his staff! They are the absolute best at what they do!!!
Kristi Zimmer
Apr 03, 2021
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From the friendly, organized staff to the experienced and thorough physician, this clinic is a top notch experience. The doctor was adept at reading my x-ray better than the x-ray doctor and performed a complete evaluation of my broken ankle, ligaments, tendons, fluid build up and of course the bone itself. His recommendations were appropriate and effective and I'm looking forward to going back! I highly recommend this clinic!
Sheri Medley
Mar 30, 2021
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I barely walked in, needing a second opinion regarding my ankle injury. I was in severe pain and needed help. I was absolutely blown away by the wonderful attention and care I received from the entire staff. Doctor is wonderful. He listened closely, handled my foot and ankle with care, did an ultrasound right there in the room and pointed out to me what he was seeing, what was going on inside my ankle and what his plan was for treatment. He was excited and involved and interacted with me regarding my care plan. The nurses were busily helping him to get me in a position to be able to walk out without
Trae S.
Jan 25, 2021
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Plan on spending $400 for a wart appointment. When I called to question the 3 charges I was told the procedure "99202 was the "office fee", the $195 for scraping of the dead skin so that I could apply my own topical wart ointment (they did give my daughter 2 bandages at first visit) and $72 was for an ultrasound for the wart. Dr. K was nice enough and we really liked his assistant Sarah but the front office staff was not friendly at all. My other issue was that they scheduled a follow up appointment on a day Dr. K was at his Seattle Office. I'm sure I didn't have it
Emma Van Orden
Aug 07, 2020
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Some of the best experiences I've had at a doctor's office. Everyone from the receptionists to the nurses to Dr. Kuzel is so friendly, kind, and attentive. I went in for a Morton's Neuroma after not getting much help from another doctor, and Dr. Kuzel really took his time and did his due diligence on investigating the issue, and showed genuine concern about getting me back to regular activity and exercise ASAP. Highly recommend this clinic!
Tony Tudisco
Jun 26, 2020
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I went to Dr Berg for a bleeding & infected ingrown toe nail. He and his staff were very professional. 3 visits that included removing part of the nail and a surgery follow up . Mask & gloves were worn by staff and I felt very safe.
