Dr. Jane Andersen

Patient Rating:
(4.9 out of 5 based on 130 Ratings)
Chapel Hill, NC
(4.9 out of 5 based on 383 Ratings)
1506 E. Franklin Street Suite 104
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919-960-8858
Fax: 919-960-2882

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Dr. Jane Andersen is a native of the Chicagoland area. Prior to her podiatric medical education, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Indiana University at Bloomington. She then attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California. She graduated as the President of her senior class, receiving the Outstanding Student Service Award at graduation.

Dr. Andersen completed a three-year advanced surgical residency at Stanford University Medical Center and DVAMC in Palo Alto, California. Following her training, she worked as a staff podiatrist at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California, serving as the Associate Chief of Podiatry, as well as in private practice.

Dr. Andersen and her family moved to North Carolina in November of 1998. She worked in Durham until 2003, when she joined Chapel Hill Foot and Ankle Associates, P.A. She has surgical privileges at Durham Regional Hospital and Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center. She is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. She enjoys seeing all types of patients including children, adults, athletes and the geriatric population.

Dr. Jane Andersen is the Past President of both the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society and the American Association for Women Podiatrists, Inc. She is also a member of the Communications Committee of the American Podiatric Medical Association and served as chair for 4 years.

She has been interviewed for and been featured in many magazine and newspapers articles including USA Today; Oprah; Better Homes and Gardens; Fitness; Real Simple; Parenting; and Working Mother. She has also made multiple television and radio appearances.

She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband. They have 2 adult daughters and three dogs.

 

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Undergraduate:


August 1985-December 1988    
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Graduate:


August 1989-May 1993    
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, California

Post Graduate Training: 

August 1995 - August 1996    
Chief Resident, Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-24), Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California

July 1994 - June 1995    
Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-12), Veterans Administration Health Care Systems, Palo Alto, California, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California

July 1993 - June 1994    
Podiatric Surgical Residency (PGY-1), Veterans Administration Health Care Systems, Palo Alto, California, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California

  1. Chapel Hill, NC
    (4.9 out of 5 based on 383 Ratings)
    1506 E. Franklin Street Suite 104
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Phone: 919-960-8858
    Fax: 919-960-2882

    Dr. Jane Andersen's hours at Chapel Hill, NC:
    Mon8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tue8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wed8:00am - 12:00pm
    Thu8:00am - 5:00pm
    Fri8:00am - 12:00pm

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  • MedCost (NC)
  • Medicare SE Region (Palmetto)
  • VA Community Care Plan
  • United HealthCare

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  1. Wonderful staff. Dr. very thorough compassionate and knowledgeable.

  2. Dr. Andersen and her assistant answered all my questions. Good explanation of procedure and after care.

  3. Thank you! I got the help I needed, and feel pain relief already!

  4. The doctor was very concerned about my foot condition.

  5. Took the time to explain taping of foot and had assistant video with my phone

  6. A pleasant surprise!

  7. I have never been seen so quickly at a doctor's visit before. I was brought to x-ray immediately, and waited for less than 5 minutes for [Dr. Andersen] to review the images with me. Was very impressed with the ease of the appointment.

  8. All of my visits with Dr. Andersen have been thorough, efficient, and pleasant over the past five years.

  9. appreciate the thoroughness & the ability to listen & address questions...

  10. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Dr. Andersen. Friendly , warm, skillful.

  11. Very happy with my doctor

  12. Dr. Andersen is an excellent professional with a more than pleasant manner. Very efficiently, she dealt with my problems in the short-term, recommended a more longer term solution after a cross-country trip I will soon be taking and gave me good advice (which I took advantage of the next day) in terms of identifying an purchasing a comfortable walking shoe for my feet. All this has basically changed my life in a very significant manner since I walk decent distances every day even as a 79 year old. She also has a good sense of humor. I recommend her strongly and look forward to my next appointment with her after my cross country trip with my daughter who is moving from Hawaii to Cambridge, Mass. I am recommending her to my "geezer" and younger friends and family.

  13. Dr. Andersen was excellent. She thoroughly listened to my problem (ingrown toenail), and explained each treatment option in an easy to understand way. She even provided an option I hadn't realized existed. I chose that option, and she performed the procedure painlessly. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Andersen! I will recommend you to everyone I know.

  14. Dr. Andersen is terrific, thorough, knowledgeable and up on the latest. [...]

  15. Every one was very pleasant. The doctor explained the procedure and options very thoroughly.

  16. Dr. Andersen was outstanding as usual. She has kept my feet healthy for years which is critical for a diabetic.

  17. Always been happy with Dr. Andersen's work.

  18. It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Andersen and the whole staff. I felt very comfortable with everyone. Each person gave me a thorough explanation of what they were doing before it happened from the admitting staff, Sarah, Ken and especially Dr. Andersen. Thank you for your kindness.

  19. Dr. Andersen is wonderful. I went it in severe pain and she spent time explaining what she thought was the issue. She also noticed a couple of other issues I had.

  20. Dr. Andersen explains things thoroughly and answers all my questions.

  21. Excellent explanation and treatment

  22. Dr. Jane Andersen thoroughly exams and treats my foot problems. She explains what is wrong and how to manage the pain in a clear manor. I feel very confident in the care I receive from Dr. Jane Andersen!

  23. Dr. Andersen is an excellent doctor. She explains everything thoroughly and clearly and I’ve had a good result from her treatment every time.