Foot Surgery Lakeway Patients Can Trust
Searching for foot surgery Lakeway patients can trust? Surgery is a big decision, and it should come only after you understand your diagnosis and your other options. Dr. Nolaska Souliotis, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who offers conservative care first and surgery when it is truly needed for patients in Lakeway, Spicewood, Bee Cave, and the Lake Travis area.
When Is Foot Surgery Needed?
Most foot and ankle problems improve without an operation. Surgery may be considered when pain limits your daily life, a deformity keeps getting worse, a bone or joint is unstable, or nonsurgical care has not helped.
Foot surgery is about function first. We want you to walk with less pain and return to what you enjoy. If surgery is not the right choice for you, we will tell you and explain what to try instead.
Procedures We Offer
- Bunion surgery, including Lapiplasty® 3D Bunion Correction
- Hammertoe correction
- Neuroma removal and nerve surgery, including tarsal tunnel release
- Fracture repair and tendon or ligament repair
- Flatfoot and ankle reconstruction
- Diabetic foot surgery
- Removal of cysts and soft tissue masses
Before deciding, you can read general guidance on foot and ankle conditions from the American Podiatric Medical Association. You can also view real cases on our before and after page.
What to Expect From Your Surgical Consultation
Your consultation is a conversation, not a commitment. Dr. Souliotis will review your X-rays with you, explain what is causing the problem, and go over your options. You will hear the expected benefits, the risks, how long recovery may take, and when you can return to work and exercise.
Every surgery carries risks, including infection, blood clots, nerve irritation, and slow healing. Smoking, diabetes, and poor circulation can raise those risks, so we check them before planning surgery. Ask as many questions as you need. It is your foot and your decision.
Why Choose Dr. Souliotis for Foot Surgery?
Dr. Souliotis is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. She completed a 36-month residency at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago and a European fellowship in foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction. Patient reviews often mention how well she listens.
Recovery and Foot Surgery Lakeway Patients Can Plan Around
Your recovery plan is written before surgery so you can organize work, family, and help at home. Depending on the procedure, you may need a surgical shoe, a boot, or a period of no weight on the foot. Physical therapy is often part of getting back to full strength.
Small steps make a big difference: keep your foot raised, follow your weight-bearing instructions, and attend your follow-up visits. For foot surgery Lakeway residents can reach easily, our Spicewood office is a short drive from Lakeway and Bee Cave. Call (512) 907-3100 or request an appointment for a consultation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A referral is usually not needed to see us, but some insurance plans require one. Please check with your plan or ask our team.
It depends on the procedure. Many foot surgeries use a nerve block with sedation. We will explain the plan for your surgery.
It varies. Some patients walk in a surgical shoe right away, while others need weeks without weight on the foot. You will get a personal plan.
Most surgeries leave a scar, but it usually fades with time. Dr. Souliotis plans incisions carefully, and we can show you how to care for them.
Second opinions are welcome. Bring your records and imaging, and we will review them with you.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Thinking about foot surgery? Call Elite Foot And Ankle Associates at (512) 907-3100 for a consultation with Dr. Souliotis at our office near Lakeway and Bee Cave.
