Podiatric Sports Medicine in Bellevue
A foot or ankle injury can stop you in your tracks. At CarePlus Foot and Ankle Specialists in Bellevue, Dr. Hubert Lee is board‑certified, fellowship‑trained podiatric sports medicine specialist who helps runners, weekend athletes, and active people get back to what they love. We offer same-day and urgent appointments for new injuries.
Whether you are training for a race or stayed a little too long on the court, Dr. Lee diagnoses and treats the full range of foot and ankle sports injuries at CarePlus in Bellevue, from sudden injuries to nagging overuse problems.
At CarePlus in Bellevue, we start with an accurate diagnosis, using a hands-on exam and imaging when needed, then build a plan focused on healing the injury and getting you back to activity safely. Treatment is conservative first and tailored to your sport and goals. Depending on the injury, that may include rest and bracing, physical therapy, custom orthotics to correct mechanics, or Remy laser therapy to help calm pain and inflammation. If you are dealing with plantar fasciitis, we will address that as part of the plan too.
Returning too soon is one of the most common reasons injuries linger or come back. Dr. Lee’s sports medicine background means your plan balances healing with a realistic, step-by-step return to training, so you can get back to your sport with confidence. We care for runners, recreational athletes, and student athletes alike.
Frequently Asked Questions for Sports Medicine
What is a sports medicine podiatrist?
A sports medicine podiatrist is a foot and ankle specialist who diagnoses and treats sports-related injuries and helps athletes return to activity safely. Dr. Lee is board-certified and fellowship-trained in podiatric sports medicine.
What foot and ankle sports injuries do you treat?
We treat ankle sprains and instability, Achilles tendinitis and other tendon injuries, plantar fasciitis and heel pain, stress fractures, turf toe, and overuse injuries, among others.
What should I do right after a foot or ankle injury?
For most new injuries, the RICE approach helps in the first day or two: rest the foot, ice it for short periods, use light compression, and elevate. Avoid putting weight on it if that is painful. If you cannot bear weight, the area is very swollen or looks misshapen, or the pain is severe, see a podiatrist promptly rather than waiting it out.
When should I see a podiatrist for a sports injury?
It is time to see a sports podiatrist if pain does not improve within a few days, if you have significant swelling or cannot bear weight, or if the same injury keeps coming back. For a sudden or severe injury it is best to be seen promptly, and Dr. Lee can evaluate it and start the right plan.
Do you treat youth and student athletes?
Yes. We care for student and youth athletes alongside recreational and competitive adult athletes, and we tailor every treatment and prevention plan to the individual, their sport, and the demands of their season.
Do I need a referral to see a sports podiatrist?
In many cases no, and you can schedule directly with Dr. Lee, but some insurance plans do require a referral from your primary care provider first. The simplest step is to call our office at (425) 455-0936 so we can check what your plan needs before your visit.
How soon can I get back to my sport?
It depends on the injury and how it heals, so there is no single timeline. Dr. Lee will guide a safe, step-by-step return designed to lower the chance of re-injury rather than rushing you back.
Can you treat an acute injury the same day?
Yes. We offer same-day and urgent care appointments for new injuries. Call us at (425) 455-0936 to check our availability.
Do you make custom orthotics for athletes?
Yes. When foot mechanics are contributing to an injury, custom orthotics can help correct them and reduce strain, and they are often part of a treatment and prevention plan for active patients at CarePlus in Bellevue.