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Podiatry · Sumter, SC · Over 30 Years Serving the Community

Personal foot care you can count on.

Dr. James B. Cahill, DPM has been serving Sumter families for over 30 years with comprehensive podiatric care and the kind of personal service that's hard to find.

19 Google reviews · 4.6★ · Insurance accepted · Mon–Thu 8 AM – 4 PM

30+ Years Serving Sumter, SC
4.6★ Across 19 Google reviews
Board-certified American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
No robots Real personal service — call and we answer
Cahill Podiatry Team office, Sumter SC

689 N Guignard Dr.

Sumter, SC 29150 · (803) 775-5550

Our practice

A small, local office with 30 years of personal care

We are a small, local podiatry office that has been serving the needs in Sumter for over 30 years. Dr. Cahill and his wife Lori are committed to providing personal service and comprehensive footcare for patients of all ages.

We believe in real personal service — when you call, a real person answers. No automated phone systems. Dr. Cahill takes the time to listen to every patient's concerns and provides individualized care.

Senior Active Hospital privileges at Tuomey Hospital. Insurance is accepted — call our office to confirm your plan.

Real people answer the phone

When you call our office, a real person picks up. No automated systems, no phone trees — just the personal care you deserve.

What we treat

Comprehensive foot care for all ages

Dr. Cahill treats a full range of foot and ankle conditions, from routine preventive care to advanced wound care. All services are provided with personal attention.

Routine & Diabetic Foot Care

Preventive and routine foot exams, with special attention to diabetic patients who require careful foot screening to avoid complications.

Bunions and Hammertoes

Evaluation and treatment for bunions (bony deformities at the big toe joint) and hammertoes, including minor office surgery when indicated.

Heel Spurs

A bony protrusion that forms on the heel, often causing significant pain with walking. Treatment ranges from orthotics to minor procedures.

Ingrown Toenails

Careful removal and treatment of ingrown toenails to relieve pain and prevent infection, with minor office surgery available.

Fasciitis and Tendonitis

Plantar fasciitis and tendonitis are leading causes of heel and arch pain. Dr. Cahill diagnoses and treats both with a conservative-first approach.

Sprains and Fractures

Evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle sprains and fractures, including x-ray analysis on-site.

Treatment of Fungal Diseases

Management of fungal toenails and athlete's foot with effective topical and systemic treatment options.

Advanced Wound Care

Specialized care for diabetic ulcers and circulation-related ulcers, with outpatient procedures available at Palmetto Health.

James B. Cahill, DPM — Podiatrist at Cahill Podiatry Team, Sumter SC

James B. Cahill, DPM

Sumter, SC · In practice since 1988

Meet the doctor

Dr. James B. Cahill has provided trusted podiatric care to Sumter families since 1988.

Dr. Cahill earned his B.A. in Natural Science from Johns Hopkins University (1978) and graduated from Temple Podiatric School of Medicine in 1984. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant through Army ROTC, he completed his residency at Fort Benning, Georgia (1984–1986) and served as Chief of Podiatry at Fort Benning (1986–1988).

Licensed in both South Carolina and Massachusetts, Dr. Cahill holds Senior Active Hospital privileges at Tuomey Hospital. He has been a member of the South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association since 1988 and has served on the South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners since 1998.

Dr. Cahill and his wife Lori, who serves as Office Manager, have built a practice built on personal relationships and a commitment to community care in Sumter.

Johns Hopkins University — B.A. Natural Science (1978) Temple Podiatric School of Medicine (1984) Chief of Podiatry, Fort Benning (1986–1988) Diplomate — American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellow — American College Foot and Ankle Surgeons SC Board of Podiatry Examiners (since 1998)

Community roots, Army-trained discipline

After serving as Chief of Podiatry at Fort Benning, Dr. Cahill brought that same commitment to Sumter — building a family-run practice grounded in trust, thoroughness, and genuine personal care.

Lori Cahill — Office Manager

Dr. Cahill's wife and partner in practice for over 30 years

Heel spurs, bunions, diabetic foot care — we can help.

Mon – Thu 8 AM – 4 PM  ·  Insurance accepted  ·  A real person answers

Plan your visit

Come see us in Sumter

Visit the office

689 N Guignard Dr.
Sumter, SC 29150

Behind the shops on Bultman, across from Evergreen Cemetery

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Call us

(803) 775-5550

A real person answers — no automated systems

Office hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
Closed
Saturday – Sunday
Closed