Dr. Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, DPM, MS

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, who serves patients in Miramar, Florida.

A top professional in the field of podiatry, Dr. Alexis-Calixte works at Miramar Podiatry and Surgery Institute, LLC in Miramar, Florida. She is trained to treat both surgical and non-surgical disorders of the foot. 

Her specialities include sports medicine, foot and ankle fractures, foot reconstruction, hallux valgus/rigidus (bunion), hammertoe correction, diabetic foot care,heel pain/plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, Custom foot orthotics, fungal toenails, diabetic neuropathy, warts excision, flatfeet, ankle sprain, ingrown nails, achilles tendon ruptures, and limb salvage. 

Among Dr. Alexis-Calixte’s clinical affiliations include Jackson North Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke.  .

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

On a more personal note, Dr. Alexis-Calixte speaks many languages, including English, French, French Creole, and Spanish.

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