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92161 (1) (3.57 mi)
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  • Ronald Worley, DPM

    Ronald Worley, DPM

    7825 Fay Ave
    Suite 200
    La Jolla, CA 92037
  • James Felfoldi, DPM 150 Points

    James Felfoldi, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    3405 Kenyon St.
    Suite 502
    San Diego, CA 92110
  • Alan Barth, DPM

    Alan Barth, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
  • Jennifer D'Amico, D.P.M.

    Jennifer D'Amico, D.P.M.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4260 6th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Jeffrey Dufault, DPM

    Jeffrey Dufault, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    3636 Fifth Ave
    Suite 300
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Keith Everett, DPM

    Keith Everett, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
  • Donald Green, DPM

    Donald Green, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    770 Washington St
    Suite 202
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Richard Green, DPM

    Richard Green, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    770 Washington St
    Suite 202
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Amir Hajimirsadeghi, DPM

    Amir Hajimirsadeghi, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    16950 via Tazon
    San Diego, CA 92127
  • Daniel Hsu, D.P.M.

    Daniel Hsu, D.P.M.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    3350 La Jolla Village Dr
    San Diego, CA 92161
  • Walter Jolley, D.P.M.

    Walter Jolley, D.P.M.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    5222 Balboa Ave
    Suite 52
    San Diego, CA 92117
  • Alex Hwan Kim, DPM

    Alex Hwan Kim, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
  • Michael Lemm, DPM

    Michael Lemm, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4405 Vandever Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
  • Daniel McDermott, DPM

    Daniel McDermott, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
  • Gary Mulder, DPM

    Gary Mulder, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Pacific Podiatry Consultants Inc

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    6244 El Cajon Blvd
    Suite 29
    San Diego, CA 92115
  • Park Row Podiatry Inc.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    2306 6th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92101
  • Podiatry Associates of San Diego County, Inc.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    3330 3rd Ave
    Suite 402
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Regents of the University of California - Ucsd Medical Group

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    200 West Arbor Dr
    Ucsd Medical Group - Mc 8201
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Regents of the University of California - Ucsd Medical Group

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    200 West Arbor Dr
    Ucsd Medical Group - Mc8201
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • Richard M and Donald R Green Ptrs Dba San Diego Podiatry Group

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    770 Washington St
    Suite 202
    San Diego, CA 92103
  • San Diego Podiatry Group Inc.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    12540 Oaks North Dr
    b3
    San Diego, CA 92128
  • Richard Tu, D.P.M.

    Richard Tu, D.P.M.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4475 University Ave
    San Diego, CA 92105
  • University Foot and Ankle Specialists, Inc.

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    4475 University Ave
    San Diego, CA 92105
  • Walter Jolley DPM a Professional Corporation

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    5222 Balboa Ave
    Suite 52
    San Diego, CA 92117
  • Jerome Wisniew, DPM

    Jerome Wisniew, DPM

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    2306 6th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92101
  • James P Hatfield DPM Inc

    Distance: 13.15 mi
    501 N El Camino Real Ste 201
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Erin Majors, DPM

    Erin Majors, DPM

    Distance: 13.15 mi
    -
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Primary Care Associated Medical Group, Inc

    Distance: 13.15 mi
    477 N El Camino Real
    Suite D-300
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Brad Ruetenik, D.P.M.

    Brad Ruetenik, D.P.M.

    Distance: 13.15 mi
    1011 Devonshire Dr
    Suite F
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Sam Spencer, D.P.M.

    Sam Spencer, D.P.M.

    Distance: 13.15 mi
    317 N El Camino Real
    Suite 501
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Maria Theresa Sanicolas, D.P.M.

    Maria Theresa Sanicolas, D.P.M.

    Distance: 15.49 mi
    610 Euclid Ave
    Ste. 304
    National City, CA 91950
  • Melchior Vallone, DPM
    310 Points

    Melchior Vallone, DPM

    Distance: 15.58 mi
    5129 Garfield Street
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Jerry M Fabrikant DPM, Inc

    Distance: 15.58 mi
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3
    Ste 353
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Melchior Peter Vallone

    Distance: 15.58 mi
    5129 Garfield St
    La Mesa, CA 91941
  • Dan Tarango, DPM

    Dan Tarango, DPM

    Distance: 15.58 mi
    8851 Center Dr
    #201
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Curt Thomas, DPM -10 Points

    Curt Thomas, DPM

    Distance: 15.58 mi
    5525 Grossmont Center Dr
    La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Clifford Wolf, D.P.M. - No Longer in Practice 100 Points

    Clifford Wolf, D.P.M. - No Longer in Practice

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    -
    101
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Guillot & Associates, LLC

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    12303 Colony Dr
    Poway, CA 92064
  • John-Paul Guillot, DPM

    John-Paul Guillot, DPM

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    12303 Colony Dr
    Poway, CA 92064
  • Maurice Papier, D.P.M.

    Maurice Papier, D.P.M.

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    15525 Pomerado Rd
    Suite c9
    Poway, CA 92064
  • San Diego Podiatry Group Inc.

    Distance: 15.97 mi
    12630 Monte Vista Rd
    Suite 101
    Poway, CA 92064
  • James J. Longobardi, DPM, Inc.

    Distance: 18.08 mi
    450 4th Ave
    Ste 401
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  • Diabetic Foot & Wound Treatment Centers

    Distance: 21.4 mi
    1553 Grand Ave
    Suite B
    San Marcos, CA 92078
  • Diabetic Foot & Wound Treatment Centers

    Distance: 21.4 mi
    1553b Grand Ave
    San Marcos, CA 92078
  • Harold Kaloogian DPM Inc

    Distance: 21.4 mi
    1582 W San Marcos Blvd
    Suite 100
    San Marcos, CA 92078
  • Mohseni Inc

    Distance: 21.72 mi
    910 E Ohio Ave
    Ste 202
    Escondido, CA 92025
  • Theodore Qozi, D.P.M.

    Theodore Qozi, D.P.M.

    Distance: 21.93 mi
    2617 Town Garden Road
    Carlsbad, CA 92009
  • Susan Scott, DPM

    Susan Scott, DPM

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    986 Vista Village Dr
    Vista, CA 92084
  • Eric Thuen, D.P.M.

    Eric Thuen, D.P.M.

    Distance: 24.45 mi
    2067 West Vista Way
    Suite 160
    Vista, CA 92083

Foot and Ankle Surgeon Info

Foot and Ankle Surgeon Summary:

A foot and ankle surgeon is a medical doctor, either an MD (Medical Doctor) or a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy), who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with orthopedic disorders of or injury to the foot and ankle including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin.

Conditions Treated Include:



Musculoskeletal problems, including fractures, breaks, dislocations, sprains and torn ligaments
• Conditions requiring joint replacements
• Bunions, hammer toes, mallet toes, arthritic toes, intoeing and outtoeing
• Infections, tumors, inflammatory diseases and nerve disorders including plantar warts, plantar fasciitis and cartilage and tendon damage from rheumatoid arthritis
• Congenital deformities including clubfoot and flat foot
• Diabetic foot problems
• Foot and ankle arthritis
Joint, tendon and muscle pain of the foot and ankle

Procedures and Treatments:


Medical and rehabilitative procedures and treatments performed include treatment of sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, therapy for diabetic foot conditions and treatment of trauma to the foot and ankle. Procedures and treatments include:

• Soft Tissue and bone reconstruction surgery
• Orthotics
• Fracture surgery
• Bunion removal
• Ankle fusion and ankle replacement
• Treatment of fungal infections

Education:


To achieve this degree, a physician must have completed four years of medical school and five years of accredited graduate medical education, known as a residency, in orthopedic surgery. Many foot and ankle surgeons have also completed advanced fellowship training in this specialty. There are about 650 residency programs available in 170 accredited programs. The orthopedics field is extremely competitive and most candidates for residencies, including foot and ankle, graduate at the top of their medical school classes.

Certifications:


Foot and ankle surgeons are board certified by either the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (MDs) or the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (DOs), and must maintain membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). To be certified as a specialist by the AAOS, candidates must have completed an orthopedic residency, performed orthopedic surgery for two years and passed the board’s written and oral examinations.

Professional Society Membership:


The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a medical specialty society for foot and ankle surgeons. All members must have completed both four years of medical and five years of residency training in orthopedic surgery, and most also have completed a year-long advanced fellowship program in treatment and surgery for the foot and ankle.


Foot and Ankle Surgeon FAQs:

Why might I see a foot and ankle surgeon?
You might see a foot and ankle surgeon for: break, sprain or fracture, congenital foot deformity, traumatic injury, diabetic foot, infections, arthritic problems, inflammation of the foot, bunions, hammertoes and any other injury or deformity in this area.

How do I find a foot and ankle surgeon in my area?
To find a foot and ankle surgeon you can ask your primary care physician for recommendations or look on Wellness.com and other practitioner review websites. When you call the surgeon’s office, be sure to ask questions about medical school training, accredited residency, areas of specialty and experience in performing your specific surgery or treatment.

If I see a foot and ankle surgeon, will I also need to see other doctors?
Your foot and ankle surgeon may need to work with other specialties regarding your condition. This could include an internist, pediatrician, vascular surgeon, radiologist, oncologist or endocrinologist.


Foot and Ankle Surgeon Related Terms:
foot, podiatry, orthotics, rheumatoid arthritis, physical therapy, bunionectomies, bunions, blisters, clubfoot, flat feet, tarsal coalitions, laser surgery, malleolar fractures, tibial pilon fractures, calcaneus fractures, navicular injuries, midfoot injuries, metatarsal fractures, phalangeal fractures, foot deformity, diabetic foot disorders, hallux valgus