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If your bunion is deciding what shoes you wear, we should talk!

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    “We treat bunions every day in our Kansas City and Overland Park offices.”

    Bunion Pain Is More Than Just a Bump

    If your big toe is drifting, your shoes are becoming uncomfortable, or pain is starting to limit your activity—you may be dealing with a bunion (hallux valgus), a condition that gradually worsens over time.

    Common signs include:

    • Pain with walking or standing
    • Difficulty fitting into comfortable shoes
    • A bump that continues to enlarge
    • Reduced activity due to discomfort
    • Treatment Focused on You

    At our Kansas City and Overland Park offices, care always starts conservatively whenever possible.
    Surgery is recommended only when necessary—and when it is, it’s tailored specifically to your condition using modern techniques, including Lapiplasty.

    Lapiplasty as seen on FOX4

    Experience You Can Trust

    Dr. Bembynista is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and brings over 44 years of experience treating bunions (abfas.org).

    Patients also benefit from something uncommon—direct access to their surgeon before and after treatment.

    You Don’t Have to Live With It

    If your bunion is getting worse or limiting your lifestyle, there are effective options to relieve pain and restore function.

    👉 Schedule a consultation to see what’s right for you

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    about Bunions

    Why Bunions Develop—and Why Early Care Matters

    Bunions are often inherited and tend to worsen gradually over time. You may notice increasing discomfort depending on your shoes, daily activity, or how your foot functions.
    A major contributing factor is pronation—an instability in the foot that places excess pressure on the big toe joint and accelerates the deformity. Tight or narrow shoes, as well as high heels, can make symptoms worse by crowding the toes.
    As the bunion progresses, it can begin to change the overall shape and mechanics of your foot—sometimes leading to pain not just in the bunion, but also in the foot, ankle, or even the leg.
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    When Bunions Progress, Other Problems Often Follow
    Over time, the big toe may push against the second toe, leading to hammertoe deformities. This can increase pain, limit your shoe choices, and make everyday activities more difficult.
    If left untreated, bunions often become more rigid and symptomatic impacting both mobility and quality of life.
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    Our Approach: Relieve Symptoms and Slow Progression First
    Treatment always begins with the least invasive options whenever possible.
    Early care may include:
    • Shoe modifications to reduce pressure
    • Protective padding for irritation
    • Targeted injections to reduce inflammation when needed
    • 3-D Custom Made Orthotics
    While these treatments can significantly reduce discomfort, they do not reverse the structural deformity.
    When Is Surgery the Right Option?

    While many patients do well with conservative care, there comes a point when the bunion continues to progress despite these efforts
    Surgical Correction—Done the Right Way, for the Right Patient

    Bunion surgery is not one-size-fits-all. The key is selecting the right procedure for your specific foot structure and severity.

    At our practice, surgical correction is only recommended when truly necessary—and when it is, the focus remains simple:
    correct the deformity, relieve pain, and restore function with the most appropriate and least invasive approach possible.

    Advanced techniques, including Lapiplasty and other modern procedures, allow for more precise correction and more predictable outcomes

    About treatment

    Surgery for Bunions

    As seen on FOX4 News!

    If pain does not improve with conservative care, surgical correction may be recommended. A bunionectomy involves removing the bony enlargement and realigning the big toe using a precise bone cut (osteotomy), which is stabilized with small screws.
    The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under IV sedation . You remain breathing on your own in a comfortable, twilight like sleep while the foot is fully numbed. Through the IV we give you a pre-op antibiotic and Toradol which reduces post op pain. Pain medication is provided in advance, and patients must take the pain medication every 4 hours for the first 24 to 36 hours to control any pain.

    After surgery, Dr. Bembynista will contact you the same evening to check your progress and review instructions. You will have Dr. Bembynista cell number for questions during your recovery. Follow-up occurs within a week for bandage care and early motion exercises. Sutures are typically removed in about two weeks, and most patients return to regular shoes within 4–8 weeks

    Before & After

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    Before
    After

    A Chevron (Austin) bunionectomy is a reliable procedure used to correct mild to moderate bunions. It involves a precise V-shaped bone cut (osteotomy) of the first metatarsal to realign the joint and relieve pain. The surgery is performed in an outpatient setting under IV sedation, allowing you to remain comfortably asleep while breathing on your own—without the need for general anesthesia.
    Before surgery, we carefully review your X-rays to plan the correction and ensure the procedure matches your specific deformity. The bone is repositioned and stabilized with small screws for lasting alignment. Pain medication is prescribed in advance, so you are prepared, and we recommend starting it before the numbing wears off to stay ahead of discomfort.
    You’ll be contacted the evening of surgery to check on your progress and answer any questions. Early recovery includes simple bandage care, protected weight-bearing, and gentle motion exercises to prevent stiffness and promote healing. Sutures are typically removed at about two weeks, and most patients transition back to regular shoes within 4–8 weeks.

    Dr. Bembynista is an out-of-network provider by choice, allowing him to focus on delivering the highest level of individualized care without the limitations often imposed by insurance companies on treatment decisions and timing. This approach ensures that recommendations are based solely on what is best for each patient. For those without out-of-network benefits, we offer a straightforward and affordable prompt-pay option designed to make care accessible. For patients who do have out-of-network benefits, it is important to understand that when surgery is performed at an in-network surgical center, the No Surprises Act provides important protections—meaning

    Dr. Bembynista’s services are treated as in-network care, and your out-of-pocket costs are the same as they would be with an in-network physician because of the No Surprise Act.. Additionally, because procedures are performed on an outpatient basis at a participating surgical center, facility and anesthesia fees are processed and covered by your insurance in the standard, in-network manner. More in depth explanation about our network benefits are below under the frequently asked questions section

    Frequently asked questions concerning bunions surgery and treatments?

    When should I consider bunion surgery?

    Bunion surgery is typically considered when pain, discomfort, or stiffness persists despite conservative treatments such as padding, shoe modifications, or orthotics, and begins to interfere with daily activities or footwear choices. If there is no pain with your bunion you don’t need surgery Once we determine that you have had no significant improvement from conservative care, we use imaging and clinical assessment to help determine the appropriate surgical procedure for each individual on the individual basis. We see patients at our Overland Park and Kansas City office for evaluations, we have in office digital x-rays at both locations. Bunions are from wear and tear around the big toe joint and can be a form of osteoarthritis. Bunions can cause significant impact on alignment which to can cause pain in the knees, hip and lower back.

    What type of bunion surgery do I need?

    The type of bunion surgery depends on the severity and stability of the deformity. Mild to moderate bunions are often treated with a Chevron (Austin) bunionectomy or minimally invasive techniques, while more severe or unstable bunions may require Lapiplasty® 3D bunion correction. The type of bunion correction is determined by both physical exam and x-rays. The larger the bunion generally the more involved is correction.Minimally invasive bunion surgery can be used on more mild bunions.

    How long is recovery after bunion surgery?

    Recovery from bunion surgery when you have a very mild bunion recovery is within approximately 4 weeks and you can walk right away. With the more moderate bunion deformity between four to six weeks, you can ambulate or walk right away also on it.The procedure is the Chervon or Austin bunionectomy Understanding taking good care of it is extremely important and elevation reduces swelling. More severe bunion deformity will take approximately 8 weeks to recover fully, and limited weight bearing is allowed.Those procdures are the closing base wedge or 3-D Lapiplasty type surgery

    If I have insurance but NO out-of-network benefits, what are my options for bunion surgery?

    If your insurance plan does not include out-of-network benefits, we offer a straightforward prompt-pay option for bunion surgery, with pricing based on the specific procedure recommended after your evaluation. Dr. Bembynista. However, because your procedure is performed at a participating surgical center, the facility and anesthesia services are typically covered through your insurance at in-network benefit levels. We always call the insurance to make sure for coverage of the surgical center if any precertification is required

    If I have insurance with out-of-network benefits, what will my insurance cover for bunion surgery?

    If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, federal guidelines under the No Surprises Act help ensure that your care is handled fairly when surgery is performed at a participating (in-network) surgical center. In these cases, your insurance processes the facility and anesthesia services at in-network benefit levels, Dr. Bembynista under the No Surprise Act must be treated the same as if he was in-network and your overall out-of-pocket costs are the same to what you would expect with an in-network physician. Our office will verify your benefits in advance, coordinate any required pre-certification, and provide you with a clear estimate so you understand your expected costs before surgery.

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    Testimonials

    5.0
    150 reviews
    Staff: 5 Punctuality: 5 Helpfullness: 5 Knowledge: 5

    I went to Dr. B for Bunion surgery- his knowledge, humor and bedside manner puts you at ease! (But watch him closely after surgery, b/c he will munch on your Graham crackers the nurses give you in recovery!) He calls you the evening after surgery to make sure all is going well and stays in contact with you until your next in person appt. He was kind and understanding as I recovered, he never rushes you and explains everything very well. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any of your foot/toe care needs! (Except pedicures, he doesn't do those...) :) And lets not forget his staff! They are all kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! Thank you ladies!

    February 8, 2022

    Staff: 5 Punctuality: 5 Helpfullness: 5 Knowledge: 5

    I am so happy to have been referred to Dr Bembynista who did surgery for me on a severe bunion and hammer toe. My friends highly recommended that I should contact him and my entire experience from the initial consultation through surgery has been the best! If you want a Podiatrist who truly CARES about his patients, there is none better!

    October 11, 2020

    Staff: 5 Punctuality: 5 Helpfullness: 5 Knowledge: 5

    Dr. Bembynista performed bunion surgery on me and it couldn’t have gone better. He puts you at ease immediately and explains the condition and treatment options thoroughly. He is concerned with your well being and comfort through the entire process, as shown by things like calling you the evening after surgery to check on your condition and comfort. The office staff is great, professional and caring. I highly recommend Dr. Bembynista.

    January 13, 2021

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     Heel Pain

    Heel Pain

    Pain in the heel when you first get up in the morning or after sitting for a period of time. Conservative care works 98% of the time.

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     Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common problem’s we see, successful conservative treatment occur’s in over 98% of the cases.

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     3D Custom Orthotics

    3D Custom Orthotics

    Cutting edge 3-D Custom-made orthotic are used to treat heel pain, plantar fasciitis, ball of foot pain, ankle type pain and lower leg , knee pain and lower back pain by controlling abnormal foot function. Quick 7 day turn around.

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     Bunions

    Bunions

    A bunion is an enlargement of bone at the base of the big toe. It can occur on one or both feet. The big toe becomes deviated towards the second toe—this is called “Hallux Valgus.”

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     Lapiplasty®

    Lapiplasty®

    Lapiplasty 3D bunion surgery is a recently developed type of surgery for the most severe of all bunion deformities.

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     Ingrown Toenails

    Ingrown Toenails

    Ingrown toenails are very common. They are generally heredity and can also be caused by incorrect cutting of the nail itself.

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     Hammertoes

    Hammertoes

    Hammer toes crooked and painful in shoes. Corns are on top or side of toe.

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     Morton’s Neuroma

    Morton’s Neuroma

    Morton’s Neuroma is an enlarged nerve that usually occurs between the third and fourth toes, but a neuroma can also occur between the second and third toes.

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     Corns & Calluses

    Corns & Calluses

    Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure. The pain you have is normally causes by a bone enlargement under the skin which is really causing the pain.

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     Tailor’s Bunion

    Tailor’s Bunion

    A Tailor’s Bunion is a painful enlargement of the bone on the outside edge of the foot, behind the small toe.

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     Regenerative Medicine

    Regenerative Medicine

    CLARIX FLO is an injectable regenerative therapy derived from human umbilical cord and amniotic membrane tissues from donated full term Cesarean birth. Commonly used to treat conditions like Achilles tendonitis, tibialis posterior tendonitis and plantar fasciitis.

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     Pain on Top of Foot

    Pain on Top of Foot

    Pain on top or side of foot can be treated very successfully. Some causes are bone spurs and tendonitis.

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     Weak Ankles

    Weak Ankles

    Weak ankles can be treated with 3-D Custom Orthotics, stopping pain.

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     Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) allows podiatrists to treat foot and ankle conditions using tiny incisions, resulting in less pain, faster recovery, and minimal scarring. Often done in the office it saves significant cost.

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    Overland Park Office
    Suite 220
    (In Bank of America Building)
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