Plantar wart treatment · Serving Portland & Beaverton
Plantar wart won’t go away? Be seen by a podiatrist this week.
Board-certified podiatrists examine and treat plantar warts at our office on NW Barnes Rd. Same-day and same-week appointments, and most insurance accepted.
Same-day visits book until 4 PM PT. Phones are answered Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.
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At a glance
- Board-certified podiatrists
- Same-day and same-week appointments
- Most insurance accepted, including Medicare
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
The short answer
Who removes plantar warts?
A podiatrist does. At Pearl Foot & Ankle, board-certified podiatrists examine plantar warts and treat them, with same-day and same-week appointments at our office on NW Barnes Rd, serving Beaverton, Cedar Mill and Bethany. Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare. Book online with Zocdoc or call (503) 284-2000.
Understanding the condition
What is a plantar wart?
A plantar wart is a growth on the sole of the foot caused by a virus. The virus gets into the skin through small cuts or breaks, and it thrives in warm, moist places such as communal showers. On weight-bearing areas of the foot, plantar warts can cause sharp, burning pain.
Plantar warts are more common in children and teens than in adults.
Common signs
- A rough, hard patch on the bottom of the foot, often flat rather than raised
- Tiny dark pinpoints in the center of the patch
- Pain or tenderness when standing, walking or pressing on the spot
- Gray or brown color, with well-defined edges
Plantar warts are often mistaken for corns or calluses, but a wart is a viral infection.
When to have it checked
When should a podiatrist look at a plantar wart?
The American Academy of Dermatology lists these reasons to see a doctor:
- A wart that is changing, hurts, itches, burns or bleeds
- At-home treatment that has not cleared the wart
- Many warts
- Doubt about whether it is a wart
- Diabetes or a weakened immune system
Self-treatment with over-the-counter wart medications should be avoided by people with diabetes or circulatory disorders.
Pearl Foot & Ankle is not an emergency service. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Common plantar wart treatments
How are plantar warts treated?
The choice of treatment depends on health, age, the type of wart and other considerations.
Treatments in general use
Salicylic acid
Applied once a day after softening the wart.
Cryosurgery
Treatment may be repeated every 2 to 4 weeks, and most patients need more than one treatment.
Cantharidin
A medication containing cantharidin may be used to treat plantar warts.
Minor surgical removal
Warts can be removed by a simple surgical procedure under local anesthetic.
Some treatments take more than one session.
Sources: American Podiatric Medical Association, “Warts”; American Academy of Dermatology, “Warts: Diagnosis and treatment”. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
First visit
How do I book a first visit?
Book
Book online with Zocdoc or call (503) 284-2000.
Visit
Visit our office at 12672 NW Barnes Rd #100, Portland, OR 97229.
See a podiatrist
See a board-certified podiatrist.
Insurance
Does Pearl Foot & Ankle take my insurance?
Pearl Foot & Ankle is in-network with 200+ insurance plans, including Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Providence, Moda Health, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, PacificSource and Medicare. Every Pearl provider is credentialed with the major plans listed above.
Medicare Advantage acceptance depends on the plan’s network, and some Medicare Advantage plans require a referral. Coverage for any specific treatment depends on the plan, so call (503) 284-2000 to confirm before the visit.
Questions, answered
Plantar wart questions
Who removes plantar warts?
A podiatrist, a doctor who specializes in the foot and ankle, examines and treats plantar warts. At Pearl Foot & Ankle, board-certified podiatrists see patients with plantar warts at 12672 NW Barnes Rd #100, Portland, OR 97229.
How soon can I be seen for a plantar wart?
Pearl Foot & Ankle has same-day and same-week appointments. Same-day visits book until 4 PM PT. Book online with Zocdoc any time for future days, or call (503) 284-2000. Phones are answered Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.
I already tried an over-the-counter wart remover. Should I keep using it?
If a drugstore product hasn’t worked, it is a good time to have a podiatrist take a look. Self-treatment with over-the-counter wart medications should be avoided by people with diabetes or circulatory disorders.
Do you see kids and teens with plantar warts?
Yes. Pearl Foot & Ankle sees kids and teens. Plantar warts are more common in children and teenagers than in adults.
Do you take my insurance?
Pearl Foot & Ankle is in-network with 200+ insurance plans, including Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Providence, Moda Health, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, PacificSource and Medicare. Call (503) 284-2000 to confirm coverage for your plan.
Where can I be seen for a plantar wart?
12672 NW Barnes Rd #100, Portland, OR 97229, serving Beaverton, Cedar Mill and Bethany. Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Your surgical team
An experienced surgical team, with openings this week
Zac Egidi, DPM
Board-Certified (ABFAS) Foot & Ankle Surgeon
- 8+ years in practice, hundreds of foot & ankle surgeries
- Full-scope medical, surgical & sports foot & ankle care
- Now welcoming new patients
- Training: Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine; surgical residency (chief resident), LECOM Health
Timothy Mineo, DPM, FACFAS
Founder · Dual Board-Certified (ABFAS)
- 1,500+ surgeries, including total ankle replacement
- Dual board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot & ankle surgery
- Founded Pearl Foot & Ankle and leads its surgical team
- Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Grace Yang, DPM
Board-Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon
- 7+ years in practice
- Trained in and offers minimally invasive techniques
- Fellowship-trained: surgical fellowship, Emory University Saint Joseph Hospital
- Sees patients in English and Mandarin
Book or visit
Book a plantar wart visit
Book online or call
Same-day and same-week appointments. Most insurance accepted.
Visit us
Pearl Foot & Ankle
12672 NW Barnes Rd #100, Portland, OR 97229
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Serving Portland, Beaverton, Cedar Mill and Bethany
Sources: American Podiatric Medical Association, “Warts” (apma.org); American Academy of Dermatology, “Warts: Diagnosis and treatment” (aad.org). Updated October 2026.
The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not medical advice; it does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Appointment availability varies and is not guaranteed. Results vary and no specific outcome is guaranteed. The right treatment is determined at your visit. For a medical emergency, call 911.