What expectations should I have when I visit your office?

by | May 12, 2016 | Faqs

You can expect to be treated with respect and kindness. Our patients are important to us and we want them to feel welcome. You can expect us to work with your insurance company to resolve claims issues. Most importantly, you can expect to be treated with the best...

Is there anything you can do for toenail fungus?

by | May 12, 2016 | Faqs

Yes. There are oral and topical medications available to rid this unsightly condition. Additionally, there are surgical procedures that can be performed in the office to permanently remove part or all of a fungal nail should medications fail.

I have a heel spur. Do I need to have it removed?

by | May 12, 2016 | Faqs

No. Most people who have heel pain caused by a “heel spur” do not need surgery. The reason being that there is a ligament-like structure on the bottom of the foot that courses the arch and connects into the heel. At times, this tissue (which is termed the plantar...

My child has flat feet. Should he/she be treated?

by | May 12, 2016 | Faqs

Yes. Flat feet in children are common. In fact, all children have flat feet until the age of 5 or 6 when the arch develops. Many times “flat feet” are not painful. However, if your child is having pain, is clumsy when running, or chooses to sit on the side lines when...

What are orthotics?

by | May 12, 2016 | Faqs

Foot orthotics are custom-made devices that are worn in your shoes. Our 1Foot 2Foot podiatrists will either take a mold of your feet with plaster or use a computerized digital scanner to obtain “impressions” (identical pictures) of your feet. We then send the...