PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Podiatric medicine and surgery deals with the evaluation and treatment of all injuries and disorders that affect the foot and ankle.
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED INCLUDE:
- fractures (broken bones)
- corns
- sprains
- ingrown toenails
- hammertoes
- flat feet
- heel pain
- neuromas
- bunions
- tumors
- warts
- calluses
- in-toed and out-toed gait
FOOT AND ANKLE CONDITIONS
Foot and ankle conditions affect persons of all age groups. We treat developmental foot conditions of the growing child, as well as problems that affect the older adults. Medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis and gout can also manifest as foot and ankle disorders.
INITIAL EXAMINATIONS
On your first office visit, a comprehensive medical history will be taken and a physical examination of your lower extremities will be performed. X-rays and lab work may be obtained to aid in the diagnosis of your condition.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments may be scheduled by calling our office Monday through Saturday.
Appointment hours are:
Monday & Wednesday: 7 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 7 AM – 7 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM – 5 PM
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, we would appreciate being notified 24 hours in advance. We have bilingual staff that can facilitate communication between doctors and patients.
EMERGENCIES
If you have an emergency during your course of treatment, contact our office anytime. One of our doctors is on call at all times.
FEES
We accept and bill insurance for most medical plans as well as Medicare. We accept all methods of payment including Master Card and Visa.
We at Burbank Podiatry Associates Group care about you and want to do all we can to keep you on your feet. We will listen to your concerns and discuss appropriate methods of treatment. We will also provide, on request, a written description from our patients of successfully treated conditions similar to yours.
Services
SPORTS MEDICINE
The doctors at Burbank Podiatry Associates Group are specialists in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. After treating the immediate condition, the doctors will determine the factors that produced the injury to prevent its recurrence. Treatment may include exercise, physical therapy, shoe modifications, orthotics and occasionally surgery.
ORTHOTICS
Many people suffer from foot and leg pain and fatigue. This is frequently due to abnormal gait patterns such as excessive flatfooted ness or pronation. At Burbank Podiatry Associates Group we fabricate foot orthoses (custom-molded shoe inserts) which allow people to walk or run with optimum efficiency.
INDUSTRIAL INJURIES
We are experts in evaluating and treating foot and ankle injuries that occur while working. The doctors are familiar with Workers’ Compensation laws of California.
SURGERY
There are many podiatric conditions that can be effectively eliminated surgically, such as bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, cysts and bone spurs. We are also equipped with the latest laser technology to treat warts, nail disorders and other soft tissue lesions. Most foot/ankle surgeries can be performed on an outpatient basis. The patient may be allowed to walk on the operated foot the day of the surgery. Many surgeries performed on the foot/ankle can be done under local or general anesthesia. Our doctors are on staff at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Motion Picture and Television Hospital, and Alameda Surgery Center.
DIABETIC FOOT CARE AND LIMB SALVAGE
Wound Care Center – From preventative lecture series and diabetic shoe programs to salvage of severe ulcerated feet and Charcot foot reconstructions, Burbank Podiatry is a world leader in state of the art diabetic foot care. The latest techniques for limb salvage are available in our center.
PEDIATRIC FOOT CONSULTATION
From intoeing to clubfeet, Burbank Podiatry can diagnose and treat all types of pediatric to teenage foot and ankle issues.
PHYSICAL THERAPY OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY
From arthritis care to sports related injury therapy, the physical therapy staff at Burbank Podiatry aim to improve function with gentle and caring hands.
A NEW LASER TREATMENT FOR NAIL FUNGUS
Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a common condition estimated to affect up to 10% of the population worldwide, It can cause nails to become yellow or discolored. As the infection advances the nail can become thick, brittle and separate from the nail bed, It can also cause pain when wearing shoes or walking.
CUTTING EDGE LASER TECHNOLOGY
Laser Therapy is the use of specif ic wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions. Light energy enters the damaged cells and stimulates inter-cellular activity. This reduces pain in the area and speeds recovery of the damaged cells. Once the cells recover, the healing process is complete.
