Podiatry · Sports Medicine · Hickory, NC
Quality foot care for the long run
Dr. William Johncock, DPM, brings over 25 years of gentle, patient-first podiatric care to Hickory, NC — from conservative treatment to surgery, and the only Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine in North Carolina.
Welcome
A doctor and patient become a team
At Carolina Podiatry Center, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual's feet. Our physician spends much of his time listening to understand your concerns and responding with the best treatment options for you.
With the help of our professional staff, Dr. Johncock provides a gentle, caring touch with the goal of getting you back to being pain free and enjoying an active lifestyle.
We offer quality care for children and adults, with over 25 years of experience treating foot related problems. Dr. Johncock is surgically trained and provides conservative and surgical care for foot related problems.
Gentle, caring touch
Patient comfort is at the heart of every visit
Over 25 years
Serving Hickory and the surrounding area
All ages welcome
Quality care for children and adults
Most insurances
Accepted, including many Medicare plans
"Our goal is getting you back to being pain free and enjoying an active lifestyle."
— Carolina Podiatry Center
What we treat
Conservative and surgical foot care, under one roof
Dr. Johncock provides conservative and surgical care for foot related problems, with special expertise in Sports Medicine of the foot.
Conservative Foot Care
Dr. Johncock starts with the least invasive approach — non-surgical treatments tailored to your specific condition and activity level.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Board-certified in podiatric surgery, Dr. Johncock performs surgical care when conservative treatment is not sufficient.
Sports Medicine of the Foot
The only Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine in North Carolina — specialized expertise for active patients of all levels.
Custom Orthotics
Properly fitted custom orthotics can resolve foot and lower extremity pain. Dr. Johncock's own chronic knee pain was cured this way — it shaped his career.
Swift Wart Treatment
FDA-cleared microwave technology with an 85% success rate for plantar warts. A quick "sock off – sock on" treatment — no breaking of skin, no bandages, no downtime required.
Pediatric & Adult Care
Quality foot care for patients of all ages — children and adults alike — in a welcoming, gentle practice environment.
Swift Microwave Wart Treatment
Carolina Podiatry Center is proud to offer Swift — a cutting-edge FDA Cleared technology with an 85% success rate for plantar warts. Quick, effective, no downtime.
Schedule a Swift consultation →
William Johncock, DPM
"Dr. J" · Hickory, NC
Meet the doctor
Board-certified podiatric surgeon and the only Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine in North Carolina.
Dr. Johncock hails from Michigan. While running cross country in college at Michigan State University, he developed chronic knee pain. Upon failure to receive relief from two knee specialists, he saw a Sports Medicine podiatrist who fitted him with custom orthotics — his knee pain completely resolved. That experience set his career path.
He completed his Bachelors at Michigan State, attended four years of podiatric medical school in Chicago, and completed his surgical residency at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Dr. Johncock and his wife moved to Hickory, NC in 1994. They are involved in their local church and Dr. Johncock considers his Christian faith an essential part of his life and practice.
Why he gets it
These days, long distance running is his passion. He has completed over 100 marathons, many ultra marathons, and a 100-mile event in under 24 hours. Whether running races while pushing his son Logan in a running stroller, or previously running alongside his father — who set the American 80–84 age group marathon record — Dr. J's love for sport gives him greater empathy for his patients and motivates him to help them be as active and pain-free as possible.
Dr. J pushing his son Logan — one of 100+ marathons completed.
New patients
We are seeing new patients
We are seeing new patients for many specific foot related problems! We accept most insurances including many Medicare plans. Please call (828) 327-3029 if you have questions. Unfortunately we are not accepting any new Medicaid patients at this time.
What to know before your first visit
- Most insurances accepted, including many Medicare plans
- Bring your insurance card and medical history
- Medicaid not currently accepted for new patients
- Call with questions — the team is happy to help
Our location
Come see us in Hickory
Office hours
- Monday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Weekends
- Closed
Foot or ankle pain? Let's get you back on your feet.
Call Dr. Johncock's office — a real person picks up.