Appointments can be made with Dr. Claire at (603) 481-8780, Option #9.

Hours: Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm)

A board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Claire specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. For over a decade, he has specialized in sports medicine, pediatrics, sports injuries, and chronic foot and ankle pain for patients of all ages.

Whether you’re an active runner, skier, or simply experiencing pain from everyday activities, Dr. Claire customizes treatments to fit each patient’s unique situation—prioritizing non-surgical options whenever possible.

For children and adolescents, Dr. Claire often combines his expertise in functional podiatry to address both immediate and long-term needs. Whether a child is an athlete, experiencing discomfort during play, or dealing with developmental foot concerns, Dr. Claire develops treatments to support proper growth and mobility.

In adults, Dr. Claire addresses chronic conditions caused by repeatedly putting too much stress or strain on a part of the foot over time. These include arthritis, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, and other overuse injuries.

“As an avid endurance athlete, I look forward to helping active people stay on their feet and moving. I take a functional and preventative approach to chronic foot problems to help people avoid future injuries.” ~ Dr. Claire

In addition to providing office-based minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Claire treats:

Pediatric (children/ adolescents) Foot & Ankle Conditions:

• Congenital disabilities (congenital anomalies) affecting the feet
• Walking issues (gait problems, toe walking)
• Foot shape concerns (flatfoot, high-arched feet)
• Ingrown toenails and warts
• Growing pains (apophysitis)
• Joint issues (joint coalition)
• Injuries like fractures, sprains, and sports-related issues

Foot Support & Movement Issues (functional podiatry):

• Muscle weakness or balance problems
• Long-term pain or injuries
• Foot mechanics (overpronation, flat feet, high arches)

Common Causes of Foot Pain:

• Arthritis (joint inflammation and pain)
• Tendon injuries (like Achilles problems)
• Joint pain (arthritis, gout, bunions)
• Toe issues (hammertoe, capsulitis, ingrown nails)
• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
• Ball-of-foot pain (metatarsalgia, neuroma)
• Skin and nail problems (warts, athlete’s foot, eczema, nail deformities, lesions)
• Soft tissue lumps (like ganglion cysts, fibromas, lipomas)
• Sports injuries (such as stress fractures, sprains, and overuse injuries)

Wound Care:
Dr. Claire sees patients at Speare’s Wound Care Center. In treating wounds that won’t heal, Dr. Claire considers all the possible reasons the wound exists to achieve the best healing possible without adverse outcomes. This may include nerve damage, poor circulation, pressure and friction from shoe wear, and diet.

Appointments can be made with Dr. Claire at (603) 481-8780.