There’s an adage that many people live by: “Happy wife, happy life.” There’s another phrase that’s also relatable: “Happy feet, happy mood.” OK, so the maxim may not rhyme, but the sentiment is certainly on the money. If you’ve ever suffered foot or ankle pain, you know how it affects your demeanor.
“When your feet are bothering you, everything bothers you,” says podiatrist Dr. Michael Carroll. “I hear it all the time. Moods change completely once your feet feel good again.”
A seasoned podiatrist, Carroll deals with anything and everything that has to do with the foot or ankle. He takes care of simple issues like ingrown toenails, warts and wound care, to chronic frustrations like plantar fasciitis, heel pain and ankle pain. His keen surgical skill enables him to fix broken toes, fractures, and problems related to diabetes including limb salvage.
Kevin and Angela Deuth first came to Carroll due to an infection in Kevin’s big toe. Since Kevin is diabetic, he is at greater risk of infection, which can then lead to amputation.
“When we first saw Dr. Carroll the infection had spread, and he was in danger of losing his foot,” says Angela Deuth. “Dr. Carroll was able to save his foot. In addition, he has gone above and beyond in working with our insurance company to make sure he gets the proper medical care he needs.”
Podiatrists from all around the state send patients to Carroll, who is double board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery as well as Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. He considers himself a surgically based podiatrist as he performs many complex reconstruction procedures. He handles most closure procedures with a plastic surgical closure technique, in which the sutures are under the skin. This means that no sutures need to be removed because they simply dissolve. In addition, Carroll does quite a lot of revisional surgery to correct complications that patients encounter from a previous surgery at a different practice.
A doctor with an impeccable bedside manner, Carroll enjoys taking the time to properly explain things to patients so they are not confused about their upcoming procedure. Greg McGraw is a patient of Carroll and has always been pleased with the results.
“My experience with Dr. Mike has been one of the best medical encounters I’ve had in the area,” says McGraw. “He took the time to hand-draw diagrams, reference anatomical models and explain in layman terms the issues I was having. The scheduling process was seamless and X-rays were conducted on the spot. From prosthetic shoe inserts, strains, and my foot surgeries, Dr. Mike and his team are top notch.”
McGraw says that it’s clear that Carroll and his team love their careers and are passionate about helping patients.
“They are professional and always keep it fun,” says McGraw.
“Dr. Carroll has been not only a great doctor, but also a great friend,” says Deuth. “He treats every patient like family and really listens to all concerns no matter how major or minor.”
As for Carroll, he especially loves his post-op days because he so rarely deals with complications.
“It’s a great day in the office because it’s a lot of, ‘Yeah, that looks great! See you next week!’” he says.
Carroll has a number of professional memberships including the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association. He’s double board certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. In addition, he’s currently the second vice president of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association.
Originally from Chicago, Carroll practiced in Merrillville and Crown Point, Indiana, before moving to Greenwood in 2008. A longtime Center Grove resident, he’s worked on the southside of Greenwood since 2008, before opting to open his own practice, Carroll Foot and Ankle Clinic, in July of 2023.
“We love the southside and love Center Grove,” says Carroll. He and his wife, Nancy, who does the billing for the practice, raised their three children, Samantha, 26, Ierlynn, 24, and Michael, 20, in Center Grove. They all attended Center Grove High School. Michael, who is currently in nursing school, will be working part time at the practice as a medical assistant. The couple also has a husky, a Labrador and four cats.
“We have a zoo,” says Nancy with a chuckle. “Family is so important to us. We enjoy traveling and bringing our kids with us. We’re a family-oriented business.”
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