Getting to Know Dr. Thurmond Lanier: A Conversation with the Founder of SmartStep Foot and Ankle image

Getting to Know Dr. Thurmond Lanier: A Conversation with the Founder of SmartStep Foot and Ankle

If you’ve searched for foot and ankle care in the Charlotte area, you’ve likely come across the name Dr. Thurmond...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
January 13, 2026
Urgent Diabetic Foot Care: Spotting Ulcers and Neuropathy Live via Telehealth in NC & SC image

Urgent Diabetic Foot Care: Spotting Ulcers and Neuropathy Live via Telehealth in NC & SC

For patients with diabetes in North and South Carolina, foot care is a critical part of keeping not only your feet...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
December 23, 2025
Mastering the Virtual Foot Exam: Advanced Camera Techniques for Your SmartStep Telehealth Appointment image

Mastering the Virtual Foot Exam: Advanced Camera Techniques for Your SmartStep Telehealth Appointment

At SmartStep Foot and Ankle, we believe that telehealth plays a large role in the future of foot care. For our...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
December 9, 2025
Driving with a Foot or Ankle Injury: What North and South Carolina Drivers Need to Know image

Driving with a Foot or Ankle Injury: What North and South Carolina Drivers Need to Know

When you suffer a foot or ankle injury, including sprains, fractures, or you’re recovering from surgery, one of the...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
November 18, 2025
The Evolution of Foot Care: Why Telehealth Podiatry is Today's House Call image

The Evolution of Foot Care: Why Telehealth Podiatry is Today's House Call

In the past, receiving specialized medical attention often meant a significant time commitment, including...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
November 4, 2025
What Technology Do I Need for a Telehealth Podiatry Visit? image

What Technology Do I Need for a Telehealth Podiatry Visit?

At SmartStep Foot and Ankle, we believe that getting expert podiatry care should be as easy as possible. As a 100%...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
October 21, 2025
Are Podiatry Telehealth Visits Covered by HIPAA? image

Are Podiatry Telehealth Visits Covered by HIPAA?

 SmartStep Foot and Ankle Has Your Answer!
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
October 14, 2025
Achilles Tendonitis Relief Through Telehealth: image

Achilles Tendonitis Relief Through Telehealth:

Stretches and Exercises for Recovery
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
October 13, 2025
Not So Fast: Is Surgery Always the Right Answer for Bunions? image

Not So Fast: Is Surgery Always the Right Answer for Bunions?

As a podiatrist serving families across North and South Carolina, I’ve seen countless patients wrestle with bunion...
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
October 5, 2025
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Keeping Kids’ Feet Happy This Summer

A Podiatrist’s Guide for Camp and Beach Adventures in 2025
Dr. Thurmond Lanier
July 15, 2025