About Podiatry -

Rochester heel pain and bunion surgery information

A podiatrist -- also called a doctor of podiatric medicine -- is a specialist who provides medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems, including, but not limited to:

• Sprains and Fractures
• Bunions
• Heel Pain / Spurs
• Hammertoes
• Neuromas
• Ingrown Toenails
• Warts
• Wounds
• Corns / Lesions
• Calluses / Hyperkeratosis

Why See a Podiatrist?

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A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections and injuries of the foot ankle and heal.

Podiatrists treat people of all ages
and from all walks of life.

• Children who sometimes have pains in their legs or feet as they grow or have problems walking.
• People with diabetes that may have problems with the circulation or sensation in their feet.
• Athletes that suffer from injuries to their legs and feet.
• Dancers with long hours rehearsing and performing put stress through their feet that can cause injury.
• People needing major foot surgery from ingrown toenails to reconstructive forefoot or rearfoot surgery.
• People needing minor surgery whether it is some nail surgery, laser treatment or warts.
• Individuals in need of advice; some patients do not need treatment but just want advice about footwear, foot health, etc.
   

Podiatrists care for people of all ages but play a particularly important role in helping older people to stay mobile and, therefore, independent. Today, baby-boomers compromise the majority of our patients, and we cater to their needs, supplying them the very best Rocheater bunion surgery and heel pain services available.