About Our Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Foot and ankle surgeons are podiatric physicians who specialize in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of a variety of conditions that affect people of every age. 

A foot and ankle surgeon holds an advanced degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine DPM. Podiatric medicine deals with the bones, soft tissues, and function of the foot and ankle, as well as how podiatric conditions may relate to other parts of the body.

Foot and ankle surgeons provide a wide range of care, from non-surgical methods to correct common podiatric problems to state of the art corrective and reconstructive surgical techniques

Why Choose a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?
Intensive, focus training and in-depth experience or what set apart the foot and ankle surgeon from other positions. During their education and training, foot and ankle surgeons devote more time to a wide variety of foot and ankle procedures then do other surgeons. Because of this critical difference, foot in ankle surgeons are the most appropriate specialist to probably diagnose and treat various foot and ankle conditions.

A foot and ankle surgeon must complete four years of podiatric medical school and typically three years of a residency program in for an ankle surgery. This residency is similar to -  an integrates with - residencies for all physician specialties. During the residencies, DPM’s received training in internal medicine and general surgery in addition to their focus on foot and ankle.

Certification by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) ensures that the foot and ankle surgeon has completed appropriate training, successfully performed a diverse range of fun angle procedures with good surgical skills and judgment, and past rigorous oral and written exams.

Members of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons -  a medical specialty society devoted to advancing a foot and ankle health, or board-certified or in the process of becoming board-certified by the ABFAS. The 7,200 members that have dedicated themselves to continuing their training and excelling in the field of foot and ankle surgery for the benefit of the patients they serve.

When should you see a Foot and Ankle surgeon?
Most people have a foot or ankle problem at one time or another. So, how do you know when to see a foot in ankle surgeon? Sometimes it’s obvious that you need to seek help, but other times it’s less clear. In reality, many symptoms, even those you can tolerate, they require professional attention to keep the underlying condition from worsening.

Some reasons patient see a foot and ankle surgeon, include:

• An injury (A sprain, broken bone, etc.)
• Swelling in your foot or ankle
• A medical condition that can affect the feet
• Impaired ability to function in certain activities
• Heel pain in the morning
• Any painful condition of the foot, ankle or lower leg
• Discomfort after standing for a while
• Changes in the appearance of your foot or ankle
• An abnormal growth
  
  

Foot and ankle surgeon street all symptoms and conditions affecting the foot and ankle, such as bunions, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, flat foot, foot or ankle arthritis, sports injuries, tendon disorder fractures, diabetes complications, ingrown toenails, neuromas, dermatological conditions, tingly feet, hammertoes, and much more.