Podiatry in Surprise, AZ
Board-certified foot and ankle care from Dr. David Bates. 20+ years treating Arizona feet — bunions, heel pain, Achilles tendinitis, ingrown toenails, stubborn warts, diabetic foot care. When conservative treatment isn't enough, our in-house Low-Dose Radiation Therapy program is part of the same comprehensive plan, next door.
Meet Dr. David Bates, DPM
David Bates, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. David Bates has been caring for Arizona feet since 2003 — over two decades of hands-on podiatric experience in the West Valley. He treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions: heel pain, bunions, Achilles tendinitis, ingrown toenails, stubborn warts, sports injuries, and diabetic foot care.
He starts with conservative treatment first — injections, orthotics, physical therapy — and only recommends surgery when it's truly the right option.
As a lifelong athlete himself, Dr. Bates understands what it's like to be sidelined by foot pain. That's why patients see him, not a rotating cast of providers, and why most new patients are seen the same day or next day.
Dr. Bates completed his training at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida, followed by a two-year surgical residency.
Foot Care by Region
Your feet are complex structures, with each part playing a critical role in supporting your body and enabling movement. Whether the problem is in the forefoot, midfoot, or hindfoot, Dr. Bates tailors care to your specific anatomy and lifestyle.
Forefoot
The toes and the ball of the foot — where daily impact concentrates. Common issues: bunions, hammertoes, Morton's neuroma, sesamoiditis, corns, and calluses.
Midfoot
The arch of the foot — your structural foundation. Common issues: flat feet, high arches, arthritis, posterior tibial tendonitis, and stress fractures.
Hindfoot
The heel, ankle, and Achilles tendon — your weight-bearing engine. Common issues: plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains.
Conditions Dr. Bates Treats
A comprehensive practice — from the everyday to the complex. If your problem isn't listed below, call and ask. The answer is almost always yes.
Heel & arch
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spurs
- Achilles tendonitis
- Posterior tibial tendonitis
- Flat feet (pes planus)
- High arches (pes cavus)
- Stress fractures
Forefoot & toes
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Morton's neuroma
- Sesamoiditis
- Capsulitis
- Turf toe
- Corns and calluses
Skin, nail, & infection
- Ingrown toenails
- Toenail fungus (onychomycosis)
- Athlete's foot
- Plantar warts
- Cracked heels
- Skin infections
- Cysts
Diabetic & wound care
- Diabetic foot exams
- Neuropathy management
- Diabetic ulcers
- Charcot foot
- Custom diabetic footwear
- Wound care
Sports & injury
- Ankle sprains
- Tendon tears
- Stress fractures
- Return-to-sport planning
- Custom orthotics
- Bracing and taping
Joint & nerve
- Foot & ankle arthritis
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Bone spurs
- Ganglion cysts