Podiatrist in Lehi, Utah

Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah is now seeing patients in Lehi. Our new podiatry office at 2183 W Main Street brings comprehensive foot and ankle care to Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, American Fork, and the surrounding Utah County communities.

Whether you’re waking up to heel pain, dealing with a bunion, fighting an ingrown toenail, or trying to get back on the field after a sports injury, Dr. Derek Anselmo, DPM is here to help you move comfortably again.

Meet Dr. Derek Anselmo, DPM

Dr. Anselmo is a foot and ankle surgeon with a passion for sports medicine and helping active patients return to what they love. He earned his doctorate at Temple University and completed a residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery through the Tower Health System, including four months alongside the foot and ankle consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles.

He is the primary author on several peer-reviewed papers in the leading foot and ankle surgery journals and serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. A fluent Portuguese speaker, Dr. Anselmo lives in Utah County with his wife and three daughters.

Foot & Ankle Services at Our Lehi Office

Our Lehi podiatrist treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions – from everyday concerns to complex reconstructive surgery. If it’s below the knee, we treat it.

• Heel and arch pain, including plantar fasciitis and Achilles trouble.
• Bunions, hammertoes, and other deformities — treated conservatively or with minimally invasive surgery.
• Ingrown toenails, fungal nails, warts, corns, and calluses.
• Diabetic foot care: neuropathy testing, wound care, and prevention to protect against ulcers.
• Sports and work injuries — sprains, fractures, and tendon problems.
• Custom and prefabricated orthotics for chronic mechanical pain.

Foot And Ankle Conditions We Treat Most in Lehi, Utah

• Heel pain & plantar fasciitis — stretching protocols, custom orthotics, injections, and minimally invasive surgery when it’s warranted.
• Bunions & hammertoes — conservative management first, modern correction surgery when a deformity is limiting you.
• Sports injuries & ankle sprains — Achilles trouble, stress fractures, and overuse injuries, with a sports-medicine-trained surgeon on site.
• Diabetic foot care — annual exams, neuropathy screening, wound care, and limb-preservation surgery. Medicare Part B covers an annual diabetic foot exam for most patients.
• Ingrown toenails — most resolved in a single visit, with a permanent fix available for recurring cases.
• Nail & skin conditions and custom orthotics — fungal nails, warts, painful calluses, and orthotics built from a true mold of your foot.

Why Patients in Lehi Choose Foot & Ankle Specialists of Utah

• Board-trained foot and ankle surgeon with published peer-reviewed research.
• Comprehensive care under one roof; imaging, orthotics, in-office procedures, and surgery.
• Same and next week appointments available. Foot pain shouldn’t wait three months.
• Portuguese-speaking provider.

Serving Lehi & Surrounding Communities

Our Lehi office is an easy drive from anywhere along the I-15 corridor in northern Utah County, including Lehi (Traverse Mountain, Thanksgiving Point, and Holbrook Farms), Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills, Draper, and the Silicon Slopes corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral to see a podiatrist in Lehi?

In most cases, no. Podiatrists are specialists you can see directly, and most insurance plans in Utah do not require a referral. HMO plans do require a referral. Call our office and we’ll verify your benefits.

How quickly can I get an appointment?

Most new patients are seen within the same week.

Does Dr. Anselmo perform foot and ankle surgery?

Yes. Dr. Anselmo completed a full residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. That said, surgery is almost never the first option – we exhaust conservative treatment first.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept most major plans in Utah, including SelectHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, and many others. Self-pay and HSA/FSA are also welcome. Call our office to see if we are in network with your insurance.