As Podiatrists, we provide the most advanced and quality foot and ankle medical and surgical treatments

Nail Fungus and Dermatological Conditions

Nail Fungus

Nail Fungus

Symptoms

  • Thick, discolored toenails

  • Pain with shoe gear

  • Holes in socks or hose

  • Difficult to trim with regular nail nipper

Treatment

  • In office trimming and filing

    • Our office physicians carefully trim and file the thickened toenails down to each patient comfort level usually without any pain or discomfort.

  • Oral and Topical Medications prescribed by our physicians.

Verruca(warts)

Verruca(Warts)

Causes

  • Exposure to virus HPV(human papillomo virus)

    • Usually in public showers, pools

  • Genetics

Symptoms

  • Raised lesion with black dots that bleed easily

  • Pain on compression of lesion more so than direct pressure

  • Can appear similar in appearance to calluses

  • Typically occur on bottom of feet or hands

Treatment

  • Debridement(removing tissue) of wart

  • Application of Topicals

    • OTC(over the counter) such as salicylic acid and freeze spray

    • Chemical Destruction: chemical derived from a beetle applied directly to wart; causes local reaction and blister. Very effective treatment for warts and does not require local anesthesia.

  • Surgical Removal:

    • In office Excision(surgical removal of wart) and Electrocautery(burning tissue) which removes any remaining warty tissue and reduces post-op bleeding.

Tinea Pedis(Athlete’s Foot)

Tinea Pedis(Athlete’s Foot)

Causes

  • Exposure to Fungus in environment

  • Hyperhidrosis(excessive sweating)

  • Working in Wet environments

Symptoms

  • Itchy, dry skin usually on bottom of foot and/or inter-spaces

  • May have surrounding redness(erythema)

  • May have tiny vesicles(tiny blisters that appear as eczema, but drain pus colored fluid)

Treatment

  • Prescription topical creams

  • If severe, prescription oral medications may be needed

  Hours of Operation:

Monday: 7:00am - 6:30pm

Tuesday: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Wednesday: 7:00am - 4:30pm

Thursday: No office hours. Hospital surgery.

Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm