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Our Foot and Ankle Surgeons Welcome You
If you are looking for a podiatrist in Hartford, CT, look no further than Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists. Our board-certified foot and ankle surgeons, Rachel Balloch and Danielle Butto, provide advanced care for patients throughout Connecticut from our comfortable and welcoming office.
We can help patients with nearly any foot or ankle condition affecting their mobility, comfort, or appearance, from plantar warts on the heel to diabetic limb salvage.
Whatever your foot and ankle needs, our award-winning doctors can provide the surgical expertise you need to get back on your feet.
Changing Patients' Lives
"I wish I could give Dr. Rachel Balloch a thousand stars. I have had a bad foot for 53 years and she is the only one who has made it better. She is a miracle worker." Craig M.
Meet Our Doctors
Rachel E. Balloch, D.P.M., FACFAS
Danielle Butto, D.P.M., FACFAS
jane reeve
2021
Dr.Balloch was a great surgeon and she repaired my ankle after acquiring an infection that could have cost me my foot. Both Dr. Balloch and her office staff were top notch! Mindy was on top of scheduling all my appointments with the surgery, follow-up appointments and anything else I needed. I would highly recommend Dr. Balloch for foot or ankle surgery. Thank you again Dr. Balloch for giving me my mobility back! Rich Mohnach
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2021
In visiting the office Dr. Butto of Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, I'd like to express my gratitude to the staff for providing me with excellent service, compassion and professionalism. The atmosphere from the minute you walk in, is what all medical offices standard of operation should require. Dr. Butto explained the her findings with my concerns of my feet/ankle pain. Having been treated elsewhere, it never occurred to me that my pain may be associated with another condition. Hopefully, we can get to the root cause of my pain. I highly recommend this practice.
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Featured Procedures
Sports Medicine
If you are suffering from a sports injury such as a bone spur on your heel or a torn tendon, our doctors provide the care you need to get back in the game.
Ankle Arthroscopy
An outpatient surgery that can alleviate chronic ankle pain and improve mobility, ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that can be completed in under an hour.
Lateral Ankle Stabilization
Lateral ankle injuries account for up to a quarter of all musculoskeletal injuries. Effective treatment can tighten ankle ligaments and improve stability.
Ankle Fractures
Proper treatment for ankle fractures can help you avoid future issues including arthritis, deformity, and disability. Our doctors can develop an individualized treatment plan to stabilize and realign the ankle joint and limit the risk of post-traumatic arthritis.
Cartiva® Implant
A biocompatible synthetic cartilage implant that closely replicates natural cartilage, Cartiva implants can effectively address big toe joint arthritis. Improve comfort and mobility with the lasting pain-relief provided by Cartiva implants.
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Maintain an active lifestyle with specialized foot and ankle care to treat trauma, pediatric injuries, congenital deformity, issues related to diabetes, sports injuries, arthritis, and more.
Cosmetic Nail Restoration
Improve the appearance of thick, flaky, or discolored toenails with cosmetic nail restoration.
Bunion Surgery
Treatment for bunions can alleviate discomfort and restore your appearance. Minimally invasive bunion surgery from our Hartford County, CT, podiatrists minimizes the risk of complications and reduces recovery time.
Types of Insurance We Accept
Treatments & Conditions We Can Address
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adult Flatfoot Deformities
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Ankle Fractures
- Calcaneal Fractures
- Cavus Foot (High-Arch) Deformities
- Congenital Deformities
- Foot Fractures
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Foot & Ankle Trauma
- Great Toe Osteoarthritis (Cartiva Implants)
- Hammertoes
- Lateral Ankle Stabilization (Arthrex Internal Brace System)
- Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
- Pediatric Flatfoot Deformities
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Wart Treatment using the Swift Device
- Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Sports Injuries
- Traumatic Injuries
- Lisfranc Fracture/Dislocations
- Metatarsal Fractures
- Toe Fractures
