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
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
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.
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
Get directions →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