Gulf Shores, Alabama
Dr. Keenan Carriero, DPM
Podiatrist & foot and ankle surgeon
Personal care for everyday foot concerns, painful conditions, and injuries that keep you from moving comfortably.
Meet your physician
Experience shaped
around your goals.
Dr. Carriero is a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon practicing in Gulf Shores. His care includes common foot concerns, sports injuries, painful deformities, arthritis, and foot and ankle trauma.
A native of Encinitas, California, he earned a B.S. in Biology at Sonoma State University, where he also played collegiate football. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine and completed residency at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital.
Dr. Carriero established the podiatric residency program at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and served as its residency director.
He founded Carriero Foot and Ankle in Encinitas and later opened the Gulf Shores office after moving to Alabama with his family. Away from practice, he enjoys family time, travel, wave runners, and dirt bikes.
He considers nonsurgical and surgical options in the context of your symptoms, activity, and recovery goals. The aim is a clear plan for the activities that matter to you, whether that means comfortable everyday walking or a return to sport.
Education & surgical training
Residency
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Fountain Valley, California
Hospital now UCI Health — Fountain Valley
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
California College of Podiatric Medicine
College now part of Samuel Merritt University
Undergraduate
Sonoma State University
B.S. in Biology
Clinical interests
From a common concern
to a complex injury.
You can make an appointment without knowing your diagnosis or whether you need surgery. Select a topic to see common reasons for a visit.
Everyday foot concerns
Ingrown toenails, painful nails, and other concerns that affect daily comfort and walking.
Heel pain & painful joints
Plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and arthritis affecting the foot or ankle. Care begins with understanding the cause and discussing the available options.
Sports injuries & fractures
Foot and ankle trauma, fractures, ankle sprains, instability, and tendon or ligament injuries.
Bunions & surgical consultations
Bunions, hammertoes, and other painful deformities. Discuss your treatment choices, including nonsurgical care and surgery when appropriate.
Patient experiences
In patients’ words.
“I can’t thank Dr Carriero enough and just wish I had known about him sooner!”
Your next step
Make time for
your foot health.
Book a visit for a common concern, an injury, or a treatment discussion. Our appointment page helps you choose your office and scheduling options.
Need help arranging a visit? Call the office.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
1404 W First Street, Suite BGulf Shores, AL 36542(251) 265-2188
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