Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle
Offers foot and ankle medicine, podiatry, and lower extremity surgery in the St. Petersburg, Florida area.
St Petersburg · Takes Aetna, Aetna Meritain Health +3
At a glance
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
- In person
- 2026 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Insurance
- Aetna · Aetna Meritain Health · Anthem · Blue Cross Blue Shield (Not MyBlue HMO) · Cigna
About
Eric Roberts, DPM, is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS). He can perform surgery to fix foot deformities and other conditions that do not respond to conservative care.
- Digital 3D foot scanning
- Individualized conservative treatment
- In-office wound care
- Shockwave and amniotic injections
Concerns they commonly address
Diabetic foot problems
Regular diabetic foot care exams and customized advice for foot care at home are provided.
Foot pain
Treatment is tailored to the condition and may include shockwave therapy, amniotic injections, bracing, and custom orthotics.
Heel pain
The most common cause is plantar fasciitis, and in-office X-rays and ultrasounds are used when needed.
Sports injuries
For certain injuries, an external brace is used in place of traditional walking boots.
Nail fungus
Nail fungus is listed among the foot and ankle problems the practice treats.
Foot and leg wounds
Wounds from the foot, ankle, and leg are treated in office, including wounds linked to diabetes or neuropathy.
Services
Diabetic foot care
Diabetic foot care includes exams, wound care, and prescribed diabetic shoes through the Dia-Foot program.
Custom orthotics
Orthotics are designed from a digital scan of the feet, with no casting or molds.
Shockwave therapy and amniotic injections
These treatments are used for painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis.
Foot and ankle surgery
Surgery is offered for foot deformities and other conditions that do not respond to conservative care.
In-office X-rays and ultrasound
X-rays and ultrasounds are taken in the office when needed during an evaluation.
Founder
Eric J Roberts, DPM, FACFAS, AACFAOM
Board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ABFAS). Works with patients on diabetic foot care, foot pain, heel pain, sports injuries, and wounds.
Insurance, self-pay and costs
Insurance listed by the practice
Aetna, Aetna Meritain Health, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Not MyBlue HMO), Cigna, Cigna BayCare, Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield, Freedom, Medicare, Staywell, Tricare, WellCare. Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.
Cancellation notice
Patients unable to attend should notify the office 24 hours in advance.
Coverage verification
Payment in full is required for each visit until coverage is verified.
What to know before contacting
New patients
The practice says it is accepting new patients.
Who it sees
People with diabetes, Athletes.
Care setting
In person in 2026 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
Questions families ask
What insurance does Tampa Bay Foot and Ankle list?
Aetna, Aetna Meritain Health, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield (Not MyBlue HMO), Cigna, Cigna BayCare, Federal Blue Cross Blue Shield, Freedom, Medicare, Staywell, Tricare, WellCare. Always confirm coverage with the practice and your insurer.
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