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  • Michael Lacey, DPM

    Michael Lacey, DPM

    Distance: 16.18 mi
    50 W 94th Pl
    Crown Point, IN 46307
  • Larry J. Wapiennik, DPM, Pc

    Distance: 16.18 mi
    11406 Broadway
    Crown Point, IN 46307
  • Michael Nirenberg, DPM

    Michael Nirenberg, DPM

    Distance: 16.18 mi
    50 W 94th Pl
    Crown Point, IN 46307
  • Larry Wapiennik, D.P.M.

    Larry Wapiennik, D.P.M.

    Distance: 16.18 mi
    11406 Broadway
    Crown Point, IN 46307
  • Larry Wapiennik, D.P.M.

    Larry Wapiennik, D.P.M.

    Distance: 16.18 mi
    11406 Broadway
    Crown Point, IN 46307
  • 10 Points

    The Institute of Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, LLC

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    9239 Broadway
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.

    Bruce Brincko, D.P.M.

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    244 E 90th Dr
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Stephen Grandfield, DPM

    Stephen Grandfield, DPM

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    303 W 89th Ave
    Suite e1
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • James Hong, D.P.M.

    James Hong, D.P.M.

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    9001 Broadway
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • A. Marasco, DPM

    A. Marasco, DPM

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    420 E 86th Ave
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Dennis Smith, D.P.M.

    Dennis Smith, D.P.M.

    Distance: 20.19 mi
    244 E 90th Dr
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Patrick Frencl, DPM

    Patrick Frencl, DPM

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    966 W Us Highway 30
    Schererville, IN 46375
  • Progressive Family Foot Care

    Distance: 21.92 mi
    966 W Us Highway 30
    Schererville, IN 46375
  • Cynthia Grundy, DPM 100 Points

    Cynthia Grundy, DPM

    South Shore Foot and Ankle Inc
    Distance: 21.98 mi
    951 Transport Drive
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Cynthia Grundy, DPM

    Cynthia Grundy, DPM

    Distance: 21.98 mi
    1551 Sturdy Rd
    Suite 4
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Paul G Sommer DPM Pc

    Distance: 21.98 mi
    1610 Pointe Dr
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • William Roman, DPM

    William Roman, DPM

    Distance: 21.98 mi
    2308 N Roosevelt Rd
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Paul Sommer, DPM

    Paul Sommer, DPM

    Distance: 21.98 mi
    1610 Pointe Dr
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • William Paul Roman Jr

    Distance: 21.98 mi
    2308 N Roosevelt Rd
    Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • Lashawn D Freeman, DPM Sc

    Distance: 24.44 mi
    1212 N Broad St
    Griffith, IN 46319
  • Nitet Charo, D.P.M.

    Nitet Charo, D.P.M.

    Distance: 28.78 mi
    30 E 15th St
    #206
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Nitet Charo, DPM

    Distance: 28.78 mi
    30 E 15th St
    Suite 206
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Michael Smith, DPM

    Michael Smith, DPM

    Distance: 30.22 mi
    4143 Sauk Trl
    Richton Park, IL 60471
  • Stephanie Spicer, DPM 220 Points

    Stephanie Spicer, DPM

    Foot & Ankle Group
    Distance: 30.51 mi
    19900 Governors Drive, Suite 102
    Suite 2d-1
    Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • EVELEIGH WILLIAMS, DPM 200 Points

    EVELEIGH WILLIAMS, DPM

    SOLE 2 SOLE, PC
    Distance: 30.51 mi
    20000 Governors Dr., Ste. 101
    20000 Governors Dr.
    Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Jairo Cruz, D.P.M

    Jairo Cruz, D.P.M

    Distance: 30.51 mi
    2500 Athens Rd
    Olympia Fields, IL 60461
  • Terri Foster, DPM

    Terri Foster, DPM

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    4440 Lincoln Hwy
    Suite 102
    Matteson, IL 60443
  • Terri L Foster

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    4440 Lincoln Hwy
    Suite 102
    Matteson, IL 60443
  • Urban Foot Care Center Inc

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    4440 Lincoln Hwy Ste 102
    Matteson, IL 60443
  • Christopher Daniele, DPM

    Christopher Daniele, DPM

    Distance: 32.37 mi
    3347 Vollmer Rd
    Flossmoor, IL 60422

Nearby Cities

Crown Point (16.19 mi)
Merrillville (20.2 mi)
Schererville (21.93 mi)
Valparaiso (21.99 mi)
Griffith (24.45 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