Each episode, board-certified pediatric podiatrist Dr. Mikkel Jarman answers the questions families ask most, joined by parent advocate Brooke. Watch or listen in the exam room, in the car, or at home.
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Dr. Mikkel Jarman is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who helps children and families navigate foot and ankle concerns with expert care and practical guidance. Through The Pediatric Footcast, Dr. Jarman answers common questions from parents, breaks down pediatric foot and ankle conditions, and helps families better understand when a concern may need professional attention.
His goal is to make trusted medical information easier to understand, so parents can feel more informed and confident about their child’s foot and ankle health.
Meet Dr. JarmanBrooke brings a parent’s perspective to The Pediatric Footcast, asking the questions families want answered and helping turn complex medical topics into conversations that feel approachable and easy to understand.
Alongside Dr. Jarman, she explores common childhood foot and ankle concerns, from heel pain and flat feet to sports injuries and ingrown toenails. Her goal is to help parents feel more informed, know what questions to ask, and feel confident taking the next step when their child needs care.
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Have a question about your child’s feet? Send it in and Dr. Jarman may answer it on an upcoming episode.
Please keep it general and leave out your child’s name, birthday, or private medical details. This form is for podcast questions only. To request an appointment, use Book online or call 480-534-7220.
The Pediatric Footcast is for general education only and is not a substitute for a medical evaluation.
Typically includes stretching, bracing, and physical therapy to support healthy gait development.
May include a broader range of options, including surgical evaluation if conservative treatment hasn’t resolved the pattern.