Podiatry Care Without the Drive
Get Foot Care With No Travel & No Hassle
Welcome to SmartStep Foot and Ankle, a telemedicine podiatry practice serving all of North Carolina and South Carolina. We also provide on-site footcare in the Charlotte Metro at your home, office, or assisted living facility.
No office visits, no travel - just expert foot and ankle care through a virtual visit, right from your home. Led by licensed, board-certified podiatrist Dr. Thurmond Lanier, we deliver personalized solutions for your foot pain, wherever you are in North Carolina or South Carolina. You can even be seen in-person in the Charlotte Metro region with our on-site care.
At SmartStep Foot and Ankle, we’ve built a virtual podiatry service to treat foot pain and conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Athlete’s foot
- Diabetic foot concerns
- Pre-surgery consulting
- Fungal or discolored nails
- And other podiatry needs!
The best part? You can receive care without ever leaving the comfort of your own home. Serving North Carolina and South Carolina with virtual visits and the Charlotte Metro region with on-site care, Dr. Lanier offers board-certified foot care, no waiting rooms required.
Provider Referrals
We Accept Referrals From Providers Across the Carolinas
Please use fax #: 844-612-0190
Why Virtual Works for Foot Care
No Travel
After-Hours Access
Safer Steps
Struggling with foot or ankle pain in the Carolinas?
Top Podiatry, Virtual or On-Site
Tired of the hassle of getting to a local podiatrist nearby? Learn how SmartStep Foot and Ankle gives our patients an edge when it comes to foot care:
- Custom Care: Tailored plans through secure video calls
- Smart Diagnostics: Dr. Lanier assesses your feet remotely
- Fast Communication: Message your doctor directly through our patient portal
- Ultimate Convenience: After-hours options, no travel, just care from home
- Private & Secure: HIPAA-compliant visits in your home
- On-Site Care Available in the Charlotte Metro: We come to your home, office, or assisted living facility to provide in-person podiatry care - No travel required!
See how we’re different - Explore Our Services!
How Our Telehealth Visits Work
We Make It Easy to Get Podiatry Care Virtually!
Meet Dr. Thurmond Lanier
North and South Carolina’s Telehealth Podiatry Expert
Dr. Thurmond Lanier, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, launched SmartStep Foot and Ankle to bring world-class podiatry to North Carolina and South Carolina through virtual visits. A licensed, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, he uses video technology to diagnose and treat foot conditions with precision and a personalized touch.
“I started SmartStep to make expert foot care accessible across North and South Carolina—100% virtually. At SmartStep Foot and Ankle, we’re here to take foot care to the next level.” -Dr. Lanier
Your Path to Better Feet
Book Online
Virtual Checkup
Feel the Relief
Telehealth That Fits Your Life
Why search for a local foot doctor nearby when you can receive expert care in the privacy and comfort of your own home? Our virtual practice transforms podiatry for North Carolina and South Carolina!
- Home Visits: Care from your couch, anywhere in NC or SC.
- Personalized Solutions: Prescriptions, orthotics, or therapy—all remote.
- No Waiting Rooms: Flexible booking, no crowded lobbies.
Ready to move pain-free? We're ready to help!
Step Forward with Confidence
Foot Care Anywhere in NC & SC
Receive Personalized Care and Get Relief From Foot Pain
From Charlotte to Raleigh and Columbia to Greenville, SmartStep Foot and Ankle is your virtual podiatry expert. No waiting rooms, no travel - just relief from heel, toe, or ankle pain with the convenience of a virtual visit from home. Plus, patients in the Charlotte Metro region can receive in-person care from a licensed, board-certified podiatrist with our on-site podiatry services.
Get Relief - Book Your Virtual Visit Right Now!
