Podiatry deals with the professional examination, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and functions of the foot, ankle and leg. Podiatrists are trained to recognize many diseases which often are first manifested by symptoms in the feet, as well as treat and surgically correct congenital malformations of the foot.

Podiatrists offer specialized expertise in:

• Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Wound care
• Bunions & Hammertoes
• Foot & Ankle Injuries
• Diabetic Foot Care & the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)
• Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle including joint replacement and ankle arthroscopy when appropriate
• Heel Pain & Achilles Tendon problems
• Painful and Fungal Nails
• Computerized Foot Scan
• Custom Orthotics and Braces

As a specialist in the medical & surgical management of the foot, ankle and lower leg, Podiatrists may act as a patient’s primary or consulting physician.

Podiatrists complete four years of undergraduate study and four years of podiatric medical school in addition to advanced residency training in foot & ankle surgery. Podiatrists are licensed by the state of Florida, and eligible for Board Certification through the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Academy of Wound Management.