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Listen First
We begin by understanding your symptoms, concerns, lifestyle, and treatment goals.
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Explain Clearly
You receive a clear explanation of your diagnosis and the treatment options available.
FELLOWSHIP-TRAINED FOOT and ANKLE CAREAbout Knox
About Knox
Foot and Ankle
Led by Abshan Malik, DPM, AACFAS, Knox Foot and Ankle provides comprehensive medical and surgical care designed to protect mobility, support recovery, and improve long-term foot and ankle health.
MEET YOUR FOOT and ANKLE SURGEONMeet Dr.
Meet Dr.
Abshan Malik, DPM, AACFAS
Fellowship-Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Abshan Malik provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for foot and ankle conditions. His clinical interests include diabetic foot care and limb preservation, minimally invasive bunion surgery, sports injuries, Charcot deformity, and complex foot and ankle reconstruction.
His approach begins with a careful evaluation of each patient’s condition, lifestyle, mobility concerns, and treatment goals. Whenever appropriate, care starts with conservative treatment. When surgery is necessary, Dr. Malik develops an individualized plan focused on restoring function, supporting recovery, and protecting long-term foot and ankle health.
Fellowship-Trained Surgical ExpertiseMedical and Surgical Treatment OptionsDiabetic Limb PreservationComplex Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Abshan Malik, DPM, AACFASFellowship-Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon
ADVANCED TRAININGWhat Fellowship Training
What Fellowship Training
Means for You
Fellowship training provides additional experience in evaluating and treating complex foot and ankle conditions beyond standard podiatric medical and surgical education. For patients, this means access to a broader range of treatment options for routine concerns, difficult deformities, injuries, diabetic complications, and reconstructive needs.
OUR APPROACH
How We Practice
Thoughtful care built around your condition, goals, and long-term mobility.
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Start Conservatively When Appropriate
Non-surgical care is considered whenever it can safely and effectively address your condition.
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Use Advanced Expertise When Needed
Complex conditions and surgical needs are approached with fellowship-trained expertise.
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Personalize Every Treatment Plan
Your care plan reflects your diagnosis, activity level, health history, and recovery goals.
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Support Long-Term Foot Health
Follow-up care focuses on recovery, prevention, mobility, and lasting foot and ankle health.
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARESpecialized Care
Specialized Care
for Every Step
From preventive care and common foot pain to diabetic complications and complex reconstruction, Knox Foot and Ankle provides individualized treatment for a broad range of foot and ankle needs.
Diabetic Foot Care and Limb Preservation
Preventive examinations, high-risk monitoring, wound management, Charcot care, and treatment focused on protecting function and reducing complications.
Learn MoreMinimally Invasive Bunion Surgery
Modern correction options designed to address painful bunion deformities while limiting unnecessary tissue disruption where clinically appropriate.
Learn MoreSports Injuries
Evaluation and treatment for sprains, fractures, tendon injuries, overuse conditions, and other activity-related foot and ankle problems.
Learn MoreCharcot and Complex Reconstruction
Specialized care for severe deformity, instability, structural damage, and complex reconstructive needs.
Learn MoreCommon Foot and Ankle Conditions
Personalized treatment for heel pain, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, neuropathy, and other common concerns.
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Advanced Clinical ExperienceSurgical and non-surgical treatment planning
PATIENT-CENTERED CAREA Patient Experience Built
A Patient Experience Built
on Respect and Clarity
You deserve to understand what is causing your symptoms, what your options are, and what to expect from treatment. Our goal is to make every stage of your care clear, respectful, and centered on your needs.
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Appointments focused on your concerns
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Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon
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Treatment options discussed openly
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Conservative care considered when appropriate
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Individualized surgical planning when needed
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Follow-up guidance for recovery and prevention
ROOTED IN KNOXVILLEFoot and Ankle Care for Knoxville
Foot and Ankle Care for Knoxville
and East Tennessee
Knox Foot and Ankle provides specialized podiatric and surgical care for patients in Knoxville and surrounding East Tennessee communities. Our practice combines advanced clinical expertise with attentive, personalized care close to home.
WHY KNOX FOOT and ANKLEWhy Patients Choose
Why Patients Choose
Knox Foot and Ankle
Every treatment recommendation is based on the patient’s diagnosis, overall health, goals, and clinical needs.
Fellowship-trained foot and ankle expertiseMedical and surgical care in one practiceSpecialized diabetic limb-preservation careMinimally invasive treatment options when appropriateExperience with Charcot and complex reconstructionPersonalized care focused on mobility and long-term health
Ready to Take
the Next Step?
Whether you are managing foot pain, a diabetic foot concern, a sports injury, or a complex condition, specialized care is available.
Same-day appointments may be available.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFrequently Asked Questions About
Frequently Asked Questions About
Knox Foot and Ankle
Learn more about our practice, treatment approach, and scheduling your visit.
Who is the lead doctor at Knox Foot and Ankle?
Dr. Abshan Malik, DPM is the lead doctor and founder of Knox Foot and Ankle, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon based in Knoxville, TN.
What makes Knox Foot and Ankle different?
Knox Foot and Ankle combines fellowship-trained surgical expertise with a patient-first approach, offering both conservative and surgical treatment options under one roof.
Is Dr. Abshan Malik a foot and ankle surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Malik completed fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery, with experience spanning minimally invasive procedures, reconstruction, and complex conditions.
What conditions does Knox Foot and Ankle treat?
We treat a wide range of conditions, including heel pain, bunions, ankle sprains, arthritis, sports injuries, diabetic foot concerns, ingrown toenails, and more.
Does the practice offer both conservative and surgical care?
Yes. We start with conservative options when appropriate and recommend surgery only when it's genuinely the right path for your condition.
What areas does Knox Foot and Ankle serve?
We serve Knoxville, Knox County, Farragut, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Alcoa, Lenoir City, Clinton, and surrounding East Tennessee communities.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call us at (865) 329-3338 or request an appointment online through our website.