How to Book a Podiatrist in Willow Park, TX

Advanced Foot & Ankle Associates, PLLC sees patients at its Aledo / Willow Park office and accepts most insurance plans, so the fastest route is to call the Aledo / Willow Park line at (817) 400-2004 to request an appointment. This works if you need general foot and ankle care, geriatric foot care, arthritic foot and ankle care, or a surgical consultation. If you are closer to Lake Worth, the same practice also runs a Lake Worth office at (817) 238-8400.

Confirm the practice covers your problem

The practice describes itself as general podiatrists treating a range of foot and ankle conditions, and it lists these specific services:

• Bunions
• Heel pain and heel spurs
• Sports injuries and athletic injuries
• Ingrown toenails
• Wound care
• Foot pain
• Foot orthotics
• Corns, hammertoes, and warts
• Plantar fasciitis
• Ankle sprains
• Neuromas
• Arthritis

It also states that it specializes in geriatric foot care and arthritic foot and ankle care, and that it offers conservative treatments first but performs surgery when needed. If your issue falls in this list, the practice is a fit. If it does not, call and ask before booking.

Know which office you are booking

The practice has two locations serving Fort Worth, Lake Worth, and Willow Park, TX.

The doctors listed on the site are Russell Pendleton, DPM, and Mark Thompson, DPM. If you have a preference between them, say so when you call.

Gather these details before you call

Have the following ready so the call goes quickly:

1. Your insurance information. The practice states it accepts most insurance plans, so have your card or member details on hand to confirm coverage.
2. A referral, if your plan requires one. The site does not state whether referrals are required, so check with your insurer first if your plan is an HMO or similar.
3. A short description of your symptoms. This helps the staff route you to the right doctor and the right amount of time.
4. Your scheduling windows. Know which days and times work so you can accept or decline the slots offered.

Call to schedule

Dial the Aledo / Willow Park office at (817) 400-2004 and ask for an appointment. Expect to give your name, contact details, insurance information, and a brief reason for the visit. The site also offers a "Request Appointment" option in its navigation if you prefer to start online, but the phone numbers are the clearest published contact route.

What to expect at the first visit

The site points new patients to a New Patient Forms section, so plan to complete paperwork — either before you arrive if the forms are available online, or at the office. The first visit generally involves an exam of the foot or ankle problem you described when booking, and a discussion of treatment options. The practice's stated approach is to try conservative treatments first and reserve surgery for cases that need it.

Common snags

• Calling the wrong office. The Lake Worth and Aledo / Willow Park locations have different phone numbers. Use (817) 400-2004 for Willow Park.
• Assuming coverage. "Most insurance plans" is not all plans. Confirm your specific plan before the visit.
• Skipping the forms. The site has a dedicated New Patient Forms page, so check it before your appointment to avoid filling everything out in the waiting room.

Patient reviews on the site describe both doctors positively, including one patient who noted Dr. Pendleton was patient with a fear of needles and another who saw Dr. Thompson after breaking both ankles and tearing a ligament. These are individual experiences, but they suggest the practice handles both routine and injury-related visits.