Podiatrist & Foot Doctor In Uniondale, NY
Your feet are important, and you want to seek out the best in healthcare for your feet. When you choose a podiatrist/foot doctor you will enjoy the expertise and care of a doctor who specializes in and treats diseases and conditions involving the feet and ankles.
What a Podiatrist/Foot Doctor Does
A podiatrist/foot doctor is a specialist who undergoes extensive training in addition to medical school. A podiatrist can diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases affecting your toes, feet, and ankles.
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Diseases and Conditions Your Podiatrist/Foot Doctor Can Treat
Toe conditions your podiatrist/foot doctor can treat include:
- Ingrown toenail
- Hammertoes
- Fungal toenail
Foot conditions your podiatrist/foot doctor can treat include:
- Bunions
- Warts
- Heel pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Fallen arches
- Foot fractures
Ankle conditions your podiatrist/foot doctor can treat include:
- Ankle sprains and strains
- Lateral ankle instability
- Ankle fractures
When You Should See Your Podiatrist/Foot Doctor
A podiatrist is typically the first specialist to turn to if you are dealing with any foot or ankle problems. It may be time to schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists if:
- You’re dealing with a fungal infection of the toenail
- You have persistent or chronic heel pain
- You think you have a sprain or fracture
- Athlete’s foot keeps returning
- You develop persistent or recurring pain
- You have severe pain in the foot or ankle
- You develop numbness, swelling or tingling
- You have diabetes
- You think you may have a bunion
- You develop joint pain in the foot or ankle
- At-home care isn’t providing you relief from your symptoms
To learn more about how your podiatrist/foot doctor can help you and your feet, call Comprehensive Podiatric Care in Uniondale, NY at (516) 627-5775