Podiatry

Podiatrists are medical specialists who help with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. They can treat injuries as well as complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

Common Conditions Treated:

• Fractures & sprains
• Bunions & hammertoes
• Nail disorders
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Growing pains
• Heel pain
• Morton's neuroma 

Podiatric surgery

Podiatric surgery is a branch of podiatry that deals with the complex management of the foot and its associated structures. Surgery can be performed using either local or general anesthesia. Podiatric surgery is available at multiple Baptist Health facilities and is performed by podiatric surgeons.

A podiatric surgeon will work with treating things such as:

• Bunions
• Hammertoes
• Morton's neuroma
• Infections
• Osteoarthritis
• Ankle problems
• Heel surgery-plantar fasciitis (Heel spurs)