Podiatrist in Atlanta, GA

What is a Podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a specialist who trains for years beyond medical school. A podiatrist is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of foot, ankle, and toe conditions.

Foot, Toe, and Ankle Conditions a Podiatrist Treats

A podiatrist treats a wide variety of foot, ankle, and toe conditions, including:

• Bunions and hammertoes
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
• Ingrown toenail and fungal toenail
• Sprains, strains, and fractures
• Lateral ankle instability

In addition to treating specific foot, toe, and ankle conditions like those listed above, a podiatrist can also:

• Help you recover from an accident involving your feet, ankles, or toes
• Assist in recovery from a sports injury involving your feet, ankles, or toes
• Manage a chronic medical condition that has affected your feet, ankles, or toes

Common Treatments Provided by a Podiatrist

A podiatrist employs the latest technologies and techniques to aid healing, improve function, and restore mobility. These are some of the most common services and treatments a podiatrist may recommend:

• Custom orthotics and footwear to support and cushion your feet
• Shock wave therapy to reduce heel pain caused by a heel spur, plantar fasciitis, or other cause
• Prescription anti-inflammatory medication to reduce swelling and inflammation
• Antibiotics to kill bacteria causing infection in toes and feet
• Laser therapy to destroy bacteria and fungi infecting feet and toes
• Surgery to repair ligaments, tendons, and bones, or realign your feet, ankles, or toes
• Splints, casts, and other devices to improve mobility

When You Should See a Podiatrist

You should see a podiatrist if you have a chronic medical condition like diabetes or arthritis, which is affecting your feet, ankles, or toes. You should also visit a podiatrist if you are experiencing:

• Severe foot, ankle, or toe pain that doesn’t go away or is becoming more severe
• Ankle instability when you stand or walk
• Chronic heel pain, especially when you stand and walk
• Swelling in your feet, ankles, or toes which doesn’t go away

Want To Know More About How a Podiatrist Can Help You?

To find out more about podiatry, call Drs. Heather Hall Morse, Raymond Noonan, and Abigail Skov at Northside Podiatry in Atlanta, GA. You can reach them in the office by calling (404) 843-0090, so call today.