Podiatrists are Doctors of Podiatric Medicine, DPM. Podiatrists are also known as Podiatric physicians or surgeons. Podiatrists often diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle and other related structures of the leg.

Most services performed by a podiatrist are covered under your health insurance. There are some exceptions which are usually listed in your insurance policy, at the end under exceptions.

Thick and discolored toenails are often caused by a fungus that invades the nail. It is the same type of fungus that causes athletes foot. Sometimes this problem can be caused from trauma to the nails. Schedule an appointment to discuss treatment options for fungal nails.

Orthotics are custom foot supports that replace the over the counter supports that come in shoes you buy off the shelf at the store. These are designed to hug your foot more efficiently than over the counter products to significantly aid in balancing the biomechanical inadequacies of your feet and legs.

You may have an infected ingrown toenail if there are any signs of redness, swelling, pain, and drainage such as puss coming from the area. If you notice any of these symptoms contact you podiatric physician immediately.

The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. This tissue connects the heel bone to the toes. It is responsible for creating the arch in your foot. Plantar Fascitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia.

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin.  Development of corn and callouses occur when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure.

The most common areas of development are on your feet and toes. If corns and callouses are causing you discomfort you should seek treatment.

A Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing painful problems. Conservative and surgical treatment options are available for treatment of Hammertoes.

Flat feet is a generic term to describe a wide range of conditions in the foot. Flat feet can be flexible or rigid. They can occur in adults or in young children. Treatment for flat feet can range from simple shoe gear changes, to custom bracing, to surgical correction. Make an appointment today to find the right treatment for you.