Services Offered

Podiatrists prescribe orthotic devices and medication and perform inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures for the treat of podiatric conditions. There are many types of podiatry specialties, including the following:                                                                                                         
• Pediatric podiatry
• Podiatric medicine and orthopedics
• Podiatric surgery
• Sports medicine and biomechanics

When to Call A Doctor

People call a doctor of podiatry for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle problems. Please contact our office if you experience one of the following:                                                                                                                                                                                                 
• Persistent pain in your feet or ankles.
• Changes in the nails or skin on your foot.
• Severe cracking, scaling, or peeling on the heel or foot.
• Blisters on your feet.
• There are signs of bacterial infection, including:
• Increased pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or heat.
• Red streaks extending from the affected area.
• Discharge or pus from an area on the foot.
• Foot or ankle symptoms that do not improve after two weeks of treatment with a nonprescription product.
• Spreading of an infection from one area of the foot to another, such as under the nail bed, skin under the nail, the nail itself, or the surrounding skin.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Thickening toenails that cause discomfort. Heel pain accompanied by a fever, redness (sometimes warmth), or numbness; tingling in the heel; persistent heel pain without putting any weight or pressure on your heel; or pain that is not alleviated by ice or over-the-counter painkillers (such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Diabetics are always welcome for consultation regarding treatment and prevention of foot problems.

Common Condition for Diagnose and Treatment

Podiatrists hold doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.) degrees. They are the foremost authorities and medical specialists of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Podiatric physicians provide 39% of all foot care and, according to the Health Care Financing Administration, perform nearly 80% of the foot surgeries performed in the U. S. annually. The following list includes some common conditions that podiatrists often diagnose and treat: 

                            • Ankle injuries                                              • Heel/arch pain       

                            • Athlete's foot                                               • Ingrown/fungal toenails

                            • Bunions                                                       • Neuromas

                            • Diabetic foot problems                              • Sprains/strains 

                            • Ganglions                                                    • Warts

                            • Hammertoes

• Ankle Sprains
  Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems.
• Bunions
  Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes.
• Flat Feet
  Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches.
• Hammertoes
  Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third,  fourth or fifth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.
• Diabetes and Your Feet
  With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal.
• Heel Spurs
  Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
• Corns
  Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form on the toes and calluses on the soles of the feet.
• Athlete's Foot
  A chronic infection caused by various types of fungus, Athlete's foot is often spread in places where people go barefoot such as public showers or swimming pools.