What to Expect at Brighton Foot & Ankle

Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care in Brighton, Michigan

At Brighton Foot and Ankle, we believe every patient deserves personalized, compassionate care. Whether you’re visiting us for heel pain, bunions, sports injuries, fractures, diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, or another foot or ankle concern, our experienced team is here to help you get back on your feet.

From your first appointment through treatment and recovery, we’ll take the time to answer your questions, explain your diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan that’s tailored just for you.

What to Expect at your First Visit:

Welcome! We are excited you have chosen Brighton Foot and Ankle for your care.

During your first appointment, our team will:

Review your medical history and current symptoms.
Perform a thorough foot and ankle examination, including X-rays if deemed necessary.
Discuss your diagnosis and treatment options.
Answer any questions you may have.
Develop a personalized treatment plan just for you.

What to Bring to your Appointment:

A valid photo ID.
A list of current medications.
Your insurance card.
Any referral forms (if required by your insurance).
Previous imaging or medical records related to your foot or ankle condition (MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, operative reports, or recent X-rays if available).

While our office offers on-site digital X-rays for your convenience, additional imaging such as CT scans, MRI scans, and vascular testing may be referred out and performed at a trusted outside imaging facility if needed.

How to Prepare for your Appointment:

To help us provide the best possible care:

Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your feet and ankles.
Bring or wear the shoes you wear most often, especially if you are being seen for pain while walking or standing.
If you use custom orthotics, braces, walking boots, or assistive devices, please bring them with you.

These items often provide valuable information when evaluating your condition.

What if Surgery Is Recommended?

While many foot and ankle conditions improve with the use of conservative treatments, surgery is sometimes the best option to relieve pain and restore function.

If surgery is recommended we will walk you through every step along the way.

Before your procedure, we will discuss:

Why conservative care failed and why surgery is the best option.
What to expect day of surgery.
What to expect immediately after surgery.
Pre-operative instructions.
Medical clearance requirements.
Weight-bearing and post-operative restrictions.
Recovery timeline.
Tailored rehab plan to restore full function and activity.

Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, comfortable, and confident throughout your surgical care.

Need to Cancel or Reschedule?

We understand that life happens.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we ask that you provide us with notice as soon as possible. This allows us to offer appointment times to other patients who may be waiting for care.

If an unexpected emergency requires our office to reschedule your appointment, we will contact you as soon as possible and will find the earliest available appointment that fits your schedule to get you back into the clinic.

We do not have cancellation fees at our office.

Insurance and Payment Information:

Brighton Foot and Ankle participates with major insurance plans.

Our staff is happy to help you verify your benefits and answer questions regarding your coverage. Please remember that co-pays, deductibles, and balances required by your insurance are due at the time of service.

If you have questions regarding billing or insurance coverage please contact our office before your appointment

Patient Forms:

To save time during your visit, we encourage new patients to complete all paperwork before arriving for their visit. This paperwork can also be found under our New Patients tab.

If you are unable to complete them in advance, we ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes early to your appointment, so our staff can assist you in filling it out.

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We look forward to helping you stay active, healthy, and pain-free.

    
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional care and service.  Was saw at scheduled time  all my expectations were met.
  
 
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 July 17, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My first visit with Dr. Castelein and his staff were exceedingly productive. The office was run so efficiently, and great pains were taken to get me in for an appointment. Dr. Castelein and his assistant were beyond friendly and knowledgeable. I left with hope that my very flat feet and stretched tendons can be managed and I will be able to get back to walking again without pain soon.  Thank you everyone!
  
 
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   Julia Erickson 
 June 30, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Castelein and his staff are all fantastic! He genuinely cares about your wellbeing. I highly recommend Brighton Foot and Ankle! I give them 10 stars!!!
  
 
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   Tom Naab 
 June 26, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and knowledgeable great visit and result
  
 
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 June 5, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Castelein treated me. He was very professional and very thorough. All the employees there were very kind and helpful. This was my first visit, and I’ll be making Dr. Castelein and Brighton foot and ankle, my permanent foot care professional’s .
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great from a customer experience.  Not only was my problem resosolved but also received a thorough understanding of the foot problem.

What to Expect at Brighton Foot & Ankle

Comprehensive Foot & Ankle Care in Brighton, Michigan

What to Expect at your First Visit:

What to Bring to your Appointment:

How to Prepare for your Appointment:

What if Surgery Is Recommended?

Need to Cancel or Reschedule?

Insurance and Payment Information:

Patient Forms:

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New Patient Form – Minor

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