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About Us
At Bay Breeze Foot & Ankle Specialists, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon Maurice W. Aiken, DPM, provides comprehensive podiatry care to people of all ages living in and around Dunedin, Florida, and throughout Pinellas County.
Dr. Aiken began his professional pursuits at the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Before entering private practice, he completed residency training at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore in the Department of Orthopaedics.
Dr. Aiken provides superior care in a relaxed, welcoming, and low-stress environment. He makes it a priority to meet with each individual and takes the time to educate them on the cause of their symptoms and the various treatment options.
At Bay Breeze Foot & Ankle Specialists, Dr. Aiken uses holistic, minimally invasive measures of care whenever possible.
His years of experience and training make him uniquely qualified to care for a variety of foot and ankle-related issues, including Achilles tendon pain, ankle pain, heel pain, arthritis, foot injuries, and fungal nails.
For more complex issues, Dr. Aiken offers the latest technology, including HyperBlue® laser therapy, Erchonia® cold laser therapy, and shock wave therapy. People can also access a variety of regenerative medicine treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, stem cell therapy, and amnio Fluid Flow™ injections.
To ensure long-lasting and positive treatment outcomes, Dr. Aiken collaborates with a team of multi-specialty providers such as rheumatologists, internists, vascular surgeons, and physical therapists. These efforts result in improved care and reduce the need for more invasive treatments like surgery.
If you’re living with foot or ankle pain, don’t wait to partner with Dr. Aiken at Bay Breeze Foot & Ankle Specialists. Schedule an appointment by calling the office today or clicking the online scheduler.
About Us
We offer the highest standard of care in podiatry. We seek to make your visit simple, stress-free, and effective! It is our goal to resolve your pain and function issues in a way that allows you to live the life you are accustomed to.
Our Services
There are a variety of reasons why you may need to see a foot doctor. The musculoskeletal system of the feet, ankles, and lower legs involve many different parts that have to work together in unison to create smooth and pain-free movement.
New Patients
Did you know the average person takes about 10,000 steps every day? That is a lot of stress on your feet! And when you consider the array of surfaces and inclines that people walk on, you can see how foot pain can be a common ailment.
Accepted Insurances
We accept most major insurance plans. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office.
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"The communication and professionalism throughout my diagnosis, surgery and recovery was top notch."
"First visit. Wonderful, friendly staff. Doctor was pleasant, thorough and instilled confidence. Very glad I found them."
"Dr Aiken and his staff took care of it quickly for me and I am no longer in pain. I highly recommend him and his staff to anyone with foot problems."
"I was very impressed with the office. Everyone was friendly and Dr. Aiken took his time explaining everything to me."
"From the friendly staff to the knowledge they have, the attention to detail, I was truly impressed. Will recommend to everyone."
"Their attention to detail and dedication to figuring out what is wrong is rare these days!"