Podiatry Services l Newport, RI l Newport Family Foot Care
Podiatry • Newport, RI
About
Newport Family Foot Care (Newport Foot Care) is a small podiatry practice based in Newport, Rhode Island, offering comprehensive foot care since 1998. The practice is run by an experienced podiatrist and operates from two offices in Newport, RI (both listed at 392 Broadway). Services fall under podiatry with related categories including orthotics, sports medicine, and potential stem cell therapy. Contact numbers include 401-846-8050 and 401-848-0458. The company positions itself as privately owned with a local footprint in healthcare and foot care.
Clinic Type
Podiatry
Address
392 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
Phone
401-846-8050
jsheff@newportfootcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What can I expect on your first visit?
Your first visit establishes a vital foundation for the relationship with you. We obtain important background information about you, including your medical history, and give you and Dr. Sheff time to get to know each other.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.8/5 (129 reviews (aggregated))
- Healthgrades: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Zocdoc: 5/5
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable medical care
- Friendly and kind bedside manner
- Thorough examinations and clear explanations
- Comfortable office environment
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding administrative/front desk staff behavior
"Dr. Scheff is an outstanding Newport RI podiatrist. He has treated my foot issues for several years. He is always professional in his diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. He has a friendly bed side manner. Highly recommended."
— Birdeye review"Dr Sheff is an excellent doctor but his new receptionist negates anything gained by using him. She rude and arrogant. Strongly recommend using a different doctor."
— Yelp review (2018)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- R.I. Podiatric Medical Association calls for safeguards in home foot care law — Apr 23, 2026
- General Assembly takes one giant leap for home foot care patients in Rhode Island • Rhode Island Current — Apr 9, 2026
- Homebound R.I. seniors can’t get basic foot care they desperately need. Blame state law. • Rhode Island Current — Aug 13, 2025
- FootTek Orthotics Leads the Way in Custom Orthotic Solutions for Plantar Fasciitis in Warwick, RI — Aug 12, 2025
- HOMEBOUND PATIENTS’ FOOT CARE BILL — Feb 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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