About Our Practice

Podiatry and sports medicine, right here in Kirkland

We help kids, athletes and everyday walkers stay active. We look for the cause of your pain, not just the spot that hurts.

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Our Approach

Care that starts with how you move

Foot pain often starts somewhere else, like the hip, the knee or the way you run. So we look at your whole body, then build a plan that fits your life and your sport.

We try simple, non-surgical care first. Surgery is only for when it is truly the best choice, and our surgeons will explain why.

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Biomechanical exams
We look at how your whole body moves, not just where it hurts.
Gait analysis
Video and in-person analysis to find the root cause of pain.
Conservative first
Surgery only when it is truly the best option for you.

Our Doctors

Two physicians who love an active life

Lawrence Maurer, DPM
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Maurer trained at Barry University and completed his surgical residency in Kentucky. He is an avid runner, skier and mountain biker, and he lectures for the Northwest Podiatric Foundation.
Kate Cryderman, DPM
Podiatric Physician & Surgeon
A Kirkland native and former college athlete, Dr. Cryderman trained at Samuel Merritt University and served as Chief Resident at Rochester General Hospital. She loves helping patients of every age stay active.