Training

A podiatrist is a doctor that specializes in foot care. He/She has a 4 years doctorate in podiatric medicine (D.P.M). This is after obtaining a bachelors degree, typically in pre-med, or science such as biology, chemistry or engineering. After obtaining a D.P.M. degree, a podiatrist attends a residency program, to obtain typically 2-3 years of additional training.

Diabetes

Xxxx Americans have diabetes mellitus. Last year there was xxxx lower extremity amputations related to diabetes. The foot is one of the major complications of the disease. The circulation and the nervous system can be affected, resulting and a foot that can easily be injured do to lack of feeling. Once injured, the poor circulation makes it very difficult to fight infection and affects the ability to heal.

Overuse injury

Plantar fasciitis/heel spurs
Stress fractures
Bursitis
Tendinitis

Orthopedic conditions

Bunions
Hammertoes
Arthritis
Neuromas
Heel spurs

Dermatologic conditions

Fungal toenails
Athlete’s foot
Plantar warts
Ingrown toenails

Pediatrics

Treatment Options

The training that a podiatrist obtains provides a comprehensive understanding of foot function. The effect of systemic disease such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and auto-immune diseases, often manifest in the feet. We work closely with primary care physicians, vascular surgeons, Rheumatologist and endocrinologist to treat the individual. While podiatry is a specialty for only the feet, it is imperative that the patient’s treatment involve all of his or her doctors to provide complete care.

Podiatry has evolved to include various aspects of care. While the field has extensive training in foot surgery, there are various other treatments that are often very effective. At metro footcare, we provide treatment plans that address the mechanical causes of many foot problems, which may often prevent the need for surgery. There is no other specialist that is as comprehensively trained in the biomechanics and diseases of the foot.