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Minimally invasive foot care · Twin Falls & Burley, Idaho
Foot pain you thought you had to live with. You don’t.
Dr. Cory Pilling treats bunions, hammertoes, corns & calluses, heel pain and more with Minimally Invasive Options: non-surgical care first. And when surgery is the answer, it’s through incisions the size of a pencil tip, often right here in our own office, and most patients walk out the same day.
- 4.9 from 209 Google reviews
- Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon
- In-office procedure suite
- Twin Falls & Burley
Canyon Foot & Ankle
Better options for foot pain, right here in the Magic Valley.
- 4.9 from 209 Google reviews
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Corns & calluses
- Heel pain
- Flat feet
- In-office procedure suite
- Twin Falls & Burley
- Minimally Invasive Options
When your feet hurt, your whole life gets smaller.
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For years, foot pain came with two choices. Live with it, or lose months to surgery.
Traditional foot surgery often requires a large incision, screws or plates, a hospital operating room, and a long recovery. So most people didn’t really have a choice.
These are not Dr. Pilling’s patients. Images are de-identified and shown only to illustrate traditional open surgery. The clinical photo shows a post-operative complication, not a typical result. Open surgery is still the right choice for some patients, and Dr. Pilling will tell you if it is for you.
Today there’s a better set of choices.
Minimally Invasive Options
Dr. Pilling starts with the simplest option that can work, and only goes further when you need it.
When non-surgical options aren’t enough
Minimally invasive surgery
A few tiny incisions, guided by live X-ray. Screws or plates are usually not necessary.
“Minimal incision surgery is a different experience. It opens doors, and it opens possibilities.”
What Dr. Pilling can treat with Minimally Invasive Options
Bunions
The bump at the base of your big toe.
Hammertoes
A toe that curls and rubs.
Corns & calluses that keep coming back
Trimmed again and again. Always back.
Heel pain
Sharp first steps in the morning.
Flat feet & collapsing arches
Arches that have dropped. Tired, aching feet.
Small incisions. Precise correction. Usually no screws or plates.
01Incisions
A few, each 2 to 3 mm.
About the tip of a pencil.
02Guidance
Live X-ray, every step.
Dr. Pilling watches the correction happen on the screen.
03Hardware
Usually none.
Screws or plates are usually not necessary. The X-ray confirms the correction, and a supportive dressing holds it while the bone heals.
04Setting
Often in our own suite.
Awake and comfortable, a few steps from the exam room.
“We’re always focused on being very precise, to make sure we get the maximum amount of correction with the minimal amount of invasion.”
What you usually won’t need
- Screws or plates
- A hospital stay
- General anesthesia
- Crutches
- A cast
- Pins sticking out of your toe
Minimally Invasive Procedure Patients, Before and After
Here are some results of typical minimally invasive foot surgeries.
Before After Bunion
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After Bunion
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After Bunion
Before 
Two weeks after Hammertoe
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After Hammertoe
Individual results vary. Let’s find out what’s possible for you.
Advanced care, close to home
Minimally invasive surgery, without the hospital.
Many procedures can now be done in Canyon’s own in-office suite in Twin Falls, Idaho. Same building. Same team. Same doctor who examined you.
No general anesthesia needed.
A local anesthetic numbs the foot. You stay awake.
No fasting.
Eat breakfast.
No hospital admission.
Walk out the same day.
In a surgical shoe or walking boot.
A familiar place and a familiar team.
Often a lower facility cost
than a hospital or surgery center.
01The exam
Same doctor. Same room.
Dr. Pilling examines you, reads your X-rays, and lays out the options.
02The suite
A few steps down the hall.
The procedure, in Canyon's own suite. No hospital.
03Same day
You walk out.
In a surgical shoe or walking boot, with the team waving you off.
Would you like to find out if you’re a candidate? Fill out the short form below and our team will contact you right away.
What in-office procedure recovery looks like.
Procedure day
walk out in a surgical shoe or walking boot.
First week
a dressing check with Dr. Pilling.
The following weeks
a supportive wrap while the bone heals.
Back in your shoes
as swelling goes down.
Not every patient or procedure qualifies for minimally invasive or in-office care. Recovery and results vary from person to person.
Real patients. Right here in the Magic Valley.
- ★★★★★ Google review
“He takes the time to explain everything.”
“Dr Pilling is so kind and thorough and knowledgeable. He takes the time to explain everything that is going on with my feet and answers all my questions.”
Jacque
- ★★★★★ Google review
“I wish my original podiatrist had Dr. Pilling's training and experience.”
“Highest recommendation.”
Richard
- ★★★★★ Google review
“Extremely personable.”
“Dr. Pilling is extremely personable and took the time to explain the procedure and the necessary home treatment.”
Scott
- ★★★★★ Google review
“Took the time to answer my questions and concerns.”
“Dr. Pilling explained things in a manner that was understandable.”
Sherri
- ★★★★★ Google review
“Makes you feel like his friend.”
“The kind and friendly service from everyone.”
Jan
Your first step is simple.
Tell us a little about what's going on. It takes about a minute.
With insurance
A new patient visit with Dr. Pilling
- A detailed foot and ankle exam with Dr. Pilling
- X-rays, so nothing is guessed at
- A plain-English walk through your options, non-surgical first
- A clear plan you can feel good about
Billed to your insurance, like any office visit.
No insurance, or a plan we don’t take
A free 15-minute consultation
This is not an official patient visit. It’s a one-on-one conversation where Dr. Pilling listens to what’s going on and suggests the next best option for you. There is absolutely no obligation if you want to think it over.
Not included: an exam or X-rays. If you would like those afterward, our team will go over the cost with you before anything is done.
Abby or someone from our team will call you back as soon as we can, often within 15 minutes during office hours, and we’ll confirm which option fits you.
or call (208) 670-8392
Request an Appointment or a Free Consultation
“I love podiatry. I’ve loved helping people get back on their feet, maintaining quality of life.”
A foot surgeon who believes surgery shouldn't be the first answer.
Dr. Cory Pilling, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Canyon Foot & Ankle, caring for patients in Twin Falls and Burley. Patients describe him the same way, again and again: he takes the time to explain.
- Board CertifiedAmerican Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
- FellowAmerican College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Surgical residencyBotsford General Hospital, Michigan (three years)
- FellowshipIlizarov Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Kurgan, Russia
- Pediatric trainingNational Children’s Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Here's exactly what happens after you request.
Send a short request. About a minute, from your phone.
Get a confirmation right away by email, and by text if you checked the box.
Our team calls you, as soon as we can, often within 15 minutes during office hours.
We set up the right appointment at the location that works for you.
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Our promise to you
- We listen first.
- We explain everything in plain English.
- The simplest options always come first.
- The decision is always yours.
Questions patients ask
Will I automatically need surgery?
No. A new patient visit starts with a detailed foot and ankle exam and X-rays, and non-surgical options come first. Surgery is only discussed when it's the right answer for you.
What does “minimally invasive” mean here?
It means doing the least it takes to fix the problem. That includes non-surgical treatments and, when surgery is needed, correction through a few tiny incisions.
Am I awake during the procedure?
For in-office procedures, yes. A local anesthetic numbs your foot, so your foot sleeps and you stay awake and comfortable. A drape blocks your view of the procedure, so you won't see anything being done, but you can talk with Dr. Pilling and the team the whole time.
Will I need screws, plates, or pins?
Dr. Pilling's minimally invasive procedures use little or no internal fixation. The correction is held by your own bone and a supportive dressing.
How small are the incisions, really?
Typically 2 to 3 millimeters, about the tip of a pencil.
How soon can I walk?
Most patients walk out the same day in a surgical shoe or surgical walking boot. Your full recovery depends on you and your procedure, and Dr. Pilling will walk you through it before anything is scheduled.
Is everyone a candidate?
No. Some feet need a different approach, and the exam is where we find that out together. As Dr. Pilling says, “Everybody's an individual. The results that somebody else has seen or had may or may not apply directly to you.”
Can every procedure be done in the office?
No. Some patients and procedures are better suited to a surgery center or hospital. Dr. Pilling will walk you through the best option for you.
My knees or back hurt. Could my feet be part of it?
Sometimes. Flat feet and collapsing arches can change how your legs line up. An exam can show whether your feet are playing a role.
Do you take my insurance?
Most major plans are accepted, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. If you don’t have insurance or we don’t take your plan, you can request a free 15-minute initial consultation with the doctor. It’s not an official patient visit, so it doesn’t include an exam or X-rays.
What happens after I send the form?
You'll get a confirmation by email right away (and by text, if you checked the box for texts), and our team will call you as soon as we can, often within 15 minutes during office hours.
Where are you located?
Twin Falls: 2190 Village Park Ave, Suite 100, (208) 733-0436. Burley: 382 Overland Ave, (208) 678-2727.
You don’t have to keep living with foot pain.
Fill out the short form and take your first step back to the life you love.
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