Felicia Armstrong, DPM in Baltimore: Foot and Ankle Care with a Surgical Focus
Maryland Podiatry Services, led by Dr. Felicia Armstrong, is a solo podiatry practice in Baltimore offering surgical and nonsurgical foot and ankle treatment. The practice handles conditions ranging from bunions and plantar fasciitis to diabetic foot complications and wound care, with an emphasis on procedures that other Baltimore-area podiatrists refer out or avoid.
What Maryland Podiatry Services actually does
Dr. Armstrong provides both medical and surgical podiatry. That means she treats common nail problems, fungal infections, and structural issues conservatively with orthotics, injections, and physical therapy—but will also perform surgery for bunions, hammertoes, heel spurs, and more complex deformities. The practice also manages diabetic foot care and post-operative wound healing, which requires regular monitoring and clinical oversight that general foot care providers do not always offer.
A solo practice is distinct from larger group practices found in some Baltimore neighborhoods: patients see the same podiatrist across multiple visits, and wait times tend to be shorter because there is no scheduling load spread across multiple clinicians.
Services and pricing
Routine visits for nail care, fungal treatment, or orthotics evaluation typically range from $150 to $250 for established patients. Surgical consultations are generally $200 to $300. Insurance coverage is common—most major plans are accepted—and patients should bring a current insurance card to estimate out-of-pocket costs at the time of booking.
Prices can vary based on complexity and your insurance plan's allowable fees. Confirm the cost of a specific service when scheduling. The practice accepts Medicare, which covers podiatric care for qualifying conditions like diabetes and severe deformities.
How this practice compares to other Baltimore podiatrists
Baltimore has multiple podiatrists in private practice (many near Harbor Hospital, in Canton, and in Towson) as well as practices affiliated with larger health systems like Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Medical Center. The key difference is scope: podiatrists in group settings often handle routine care only and refer surgical cases to specialists. Dr. Armstrong's practice combines both, which reduces referral steps and allows her to manage post-operative care directly.
If you need only routine toenail trimming or a fungal nail evaluation, you might be served equally well by a hospital-based clinic or another private podiatrist, which may offer more flexible hours. If you have a structural problem (bunion, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis with bone involvement) and want surgical evaluation and care from the same provider—without a referral chain—Maryland Podiatry Services is a closer fit.
Who it suits and who it does not
This practice suits people with foot or ankle problems that require or may require surgery, as well as those with diabetes who need ongoing clinical foot monitoring. It also suits patients who prefer continuity of care with a single clinician.
It is less of a fit if you need only occasional nail care and prefer walking-in without an appointment, or if you want extended evening hours or weekend availability (which a solo practice typically cannot provide). It is also not for patients looking for podiatric sports medicine as a specialty focus; if you are an athlete with a specific sports injury, you may be better served by a larger group with athletic training connections.
What the first visit involves
A new-patient appointment includes a detailed foot and ankle history, visual and physical examination, and often X-rays to evaluate bone structure and alignment. If orthotics or injections are indicated, the doctor may recommend them at that first visit or schedule a follow-up. If surgery is a consideration, the consultation will cover the procedure, recovery time, activity restrictions, and cost.
Bring your insurance card and a photo ID, and be ready to discuss your medical history, current medications, and any previous foot or ankle injuries.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Hours and parking details should be confirmed directly with the practice, as solo practices sometimes adjust availability seasonally or for continuing education. Most practices in this area offer street or lot parking; call ahead if mobility is an issue.
Dr. Armstrong's solo practice model means you will likely not face the month-long wait times that some larger Baltimore clinics quote. Routine appointments typically open within 1 to 3 weeks.
Why it belongs in a Baltimore guide
A city guide highlights the places that actually serve the neighborhood's needs. Baltimore has a large diabetic population and many residents with chronic foot problems who don't need a hospital system but do benefit from direct access to a surgical podiatrist. Maryland Podiatry Services fills that gap, offering both depth of training and continuity of care in a place designed for the patient, not the institution.
