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Charleston (5.97 mi)
Mount Plea... (7.74 mi)
Summerville (16.24 mi)

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29414 (4) (5.2 mi)
29406 (4) (6.01 mi)
29466 (1) (7.74 mi)
29464 (2) (7.85 mi)
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  • 10 Points

    Trident Podiatry, LLC

    9279 Medical Plaza Dr
    Suite D
    North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Brian Ralph, DPM
    320 Points

    Brian Ralph, DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    2270 Ashley Crossing Dr., Ste. 105
    Charleston, SC 29414
  • Marshall Kalinsky, DPM
    110 Points

    Marshall Kalinsky, DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    1611 Savannah Hwy., Ste. A
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Jeffrey Armstrong, DPM
    100 Points

    Jeffrey Armstrong, DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    2270 Ashley Crossing Dr., Ste. 105
    Charleston, SC 29414
  • Associated Foot Specialists Pa

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr
    Suite 210w
    Charleston, SC 29414
  • Charleston Podiatry Pa

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    60 Markfield Dr
    Ste 3
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Charles Gudas, DPM

    Charles Gudas, DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr
    Ste 210w
    Charleston, SC 29414
  • Edwin Blitch, DPM

    Edwin Blitch, DPM

    Lowcountry Family Podiatry
    Distance: 5.97 mi
    9313 Medical Plaza Dr
    301
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • Paul Shromoff, DPM

    Paul Shromoff, DPM

    Lowcountry Family Podiatry
    Distance: 5.97 mi
    9313 Medical Plaza Dr
    301
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • Dennis Martin, DPM

    Dennis Martin, DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    9279 Medical Plaza Dr
    Suite D
    Charleston, SC 29406
  • Roper Saint Francis Physicians Network

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    60 Markfield Dr
    Ste 3
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Saima Ismaili DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    60 Markfield Drive
    Suite 3
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • Stuart Tessler, DPM

    Stuart Tessler, DPM

    Distance: 5.97 mi
    60 Markfield Dr
    #3
    Charleston, SC 29407
  • John Marino, DPM
    100 Points

    John Marino, DPM

    Distance: 7.74 mi
    3510 Highway 17 N., Ste. 220
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
  • Coastal Podiatry, LLC

    Distance: 7.74 mi
    180 Wingo Way
    Suite 101
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Rahn Ravenell, DPM

    Rahn Ravenell, DPM

    Distance: 7.74 mi
    180 Wingo Way
    Suite 101
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Coastal Carolina Podiatry Inc

    Distance: 16.25 mi
    299 B Midland Parkway
    Summerville, SC 29485
  • Coastal Carolina Podiatry Inc

    Distance: 16.25 mi
    299 Midland Pkwy # B
    Summerville, SC 29485
  • William Hatchett, DPM

    William Hatchett, DPM

    Distance: 16.25 mi
    299 Midland Pkwy # B
    Summerville, SC 29485

Nearby Cities

Charleston (5.97 mi)
Mount Plea... (7.74 mi)
Summerville (16.24 mi)

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