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Leader

The

Medical & Surgical

in

Care of the Foot & Ankle

The Achilles Foot Health Centre

The Podiatric Medical and Surgical Clinic

of

Dr. SA Schumacher and Dr. Jordan Bueche

We provide medical and surgical care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including:

Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Achilles Tendinitis

Heel Spurs

Custom Orthotics

Custom Foot and Ankle Braces

Custom Therapeutic Shoes

Diabetic Foot Care

Ulcer / Wound Management

Circulation-Related Foot Problems

If you do not see your condition listed, please contact our office. We likely treat it, and are happy to discuss your concerns!

Foot Surgery

Bunions

Hammertoes

Arthritis of the Foot

Neuromas

Abnormal Growths

Sports Injuries

Skin Conditions

Ingrown Nails

Nail Conditions

Welcoming New Patients

Minimal Wait Times

Experienced, Patient-Focused Care

Modern Clinic in Surrey, BC

Free Parking Available

To book an appointment, call:

604 589 5234

Address:

Suite 102

10190 - 152A Street

Surrey, BC

Office Hours (Most weeks):

Monday through Friday 9-5

Saturday 9-12

We Completed A New

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study!

Dr. Schumacher has recently completed a novel study on diabetic foot ulcers at the Achilles Foot Health Centre.

The study, funded by the US Department of Defense, ran from 2021 through 2023, investigating a new treatment for ulcerations that have proven difficult to heal by traditional means.

The non-invasive treatment involves a new way to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi from a wound site, often preventing the closure of wounds. It could change the landscape on how we treat ulcerations.

Recent work has shown it is promising in a variety of areas, including Covid.

The study, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial of a Topical Nitric Oxide Releasing Foot Bath As Adjunctive Therapy for Diabetic Foot has been submitted for 2026 publication.

Guest Editor, Foot and Ankle Quarterly

In 2025, Dr. Schumacher served as Guest Editor for a special edition of Foot and Ankle Quarterly devoted to the Dialysis Foot.

This landmark issue—the first in the journal’s history to focus exclusively on dialysis-related foot disease—brought together Canadian clinicians and researchers to address a complex, often under-recognized condition associated with high rates of limb loss and mortality.

Drawing on his experience with the Dialysis Foot Project at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Dr. Schumacher helped curate contributions emphasizing multidisciplinary care, limb preservation, and emerging strategies to improve outcomes in patients with end-stage renal disease.

We Just Two Studies on a New Way to Treat Warts!

In 2025 and 2026 Dr. Schumacher co-authored two papers describing a novel way to treat warts using a chemical treatment developed in Vancouver by SaNOtize.

Imagine treating warts with no acids, no freezing, no cutting, and no pain!

Schumacher Scott A, Dugom Laura, Martins James, Leemhuis Jonathan, Teskey Simon JL, Moore Keith, Miller Chris C Efficacy and Safety of a Topical Nitric Oxide-Releasing Solution (NORS) as a Noninvasive Treatment for Plantar Warts (Verrucae Plantaris). Journal of Dermatological Treatment Jan 6, 2026, 37:1, 2610918, DOI 10.1080/09546634.2025.2610918
Schumacher Scott A, Dugom Laura, Martins James, Teskey Simon, Moore Keith, Miller Chris Phase 2a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a Topical Nitric Oxide–Releasing Solution (NORS) for the Treatment of Plantar Warts (HPV-Warts-01). Skin The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, Vol 9 No 6 (2025): November 2025

A third article on warts will be published later in 2026.

And research on a new treatment for nail fungus is ongoing.

MAPLE has sprouted!

In the Spring of 2017, Dr. Schumacher founded an organization for the education and advocacy for patients with neuropathic wounds, who too frequently do not receive the care they deserve to close their wounds and keep them closed.

Our group is called the Canadian Medical Alliance for the Preservation of the Lower Extremity, or MAPLE.

The MAPLE website can be found by clicking here.

We hope one day every diabetic and neuropathic patient with an ulceration, or at risk for an foot ulcer, will be given a link to our site for a better understanding of their condition, and how to treat it.