About Us
Compassionate, Comprehensive Foot Care
About Foot & Ankle Specialists of Southwest VA
Since 1999, Foot & Ankle Specialists of Southwest Virginia has been a trusted source of expert podiatric care for communities across Salem, Roanoke, Martinsville, and Alleghany. Founded by Dr. Charles Zelen, our practice has grown to multiple locations, serving thousands of patients with compassion and clinical excellence.
Our Mission & Philosophy
We believe effective foot and ankle care begins with listening. Our mission is to provide personalized, comprehensive treatment tailored to each patient's needs—and to guide patients toward appropriate specialists if we cannot personally help them. We recognize that healing involves not just the body, but the whole person, including mind and spirit.
Comprehensive Foot Care and Patient-Centered Healing
What We Offer
We deliver a wide spectrum of podiatric services combining traditional and innovative techniques:
- Biomechanical evaluations and custom orthotics
- Sports injury assessments
- Wound care and limb salvage protocols
- Minimally invasive therapies
- Preventive education focused on long-term foot health
Our success is best measured by the outcomes of our patients and the trust they place in us. Through dedicated care, we aim to improve the health of our community—one patient at a time.
Hear from Our Patients
Real Stories of Healing and Recovery
