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  • Ernesto Hernandez, D.P.M.

    Ernesto Hernandez, D.P.M.

    Distance: 24.79 mi
    1360 W 6th St
    #240 West Bldg.
    San Pedro, CA 90732
  • Lawrence Feiwell, MD 130 Points

    Lawrence Feiwell, MD

    Feiwell Medical Evaluations
    Distance: 25.84 mi
    3742 Katella Avenue
    401
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Michael Fishman, D.P.M

    Michael Fishman, D.P.M

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    3801 Katella Ave
    Suite # 425
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Los Alamitos Foot Clinic

    Distance: 25.84 mi
    10961 Cherry Street
    Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  • Advanced Foot and Ankle Institute, a Podiatry Corporation

    Distance: 27.01 mi
    2840 E Los Angeles Ave
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • William H. Kwan, d.p.m., Inc

    Distance: 27.01 mi
    1687 Erringer Rd
    108
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Dana Lavian, D.P.M.

    Dana Lavian, D.P.M.

    Distance: 28.23 mi
    23501 Cinema Drive
    209
    Valencia, CA 91355
  • Leslie Levy, D.P.M.

    Leslie Levy, D.P.M.

    Distance: 28.23 mi
    23501 Cinema Drive
    #209
    Valencia, CA 91355
  • Jeremy Cook, DPM

    Jeremy Cook, DPM

    Distance: 28.24 mi
    550 Pacific Coast Highway
    Suite 209
    Seal Beach, CA 90740
  • 300 Points

    Orange County Foot & Ankle

    Distance: 29.25 mi
     (714) 707-2095
    300 N. Euclid St.
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  • 300 Points

    Orange County Foot & Ankle

    Distance: 29.25 mi
    300 N. Euclid St.
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  • 300 Points

    Orange County Foot & Ankle

    Distance: 29.25 mi
     (714) 510-2143
    300 N. Euclid St.
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Dale M. Rosenblum, DPM Inc

    Distance: 29.25 mi
    704 N Harbor Blvd
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Lisbeth Keplinger, D.P.M.

    Lisbeth Keplinger, D.P.M.

    Distance: 29.25 mi
    2141 N Harbor Blvd
    Suite 35000
    Fullerton, CA 92835
  • Orange County Foot & Ankle

    Distance: 29.25 mi
    300 N. Euclid St.
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Michael Poliskie, D.P.M.

    Michael Poliskie, D.P.M.

    Distance: 29.25 mi
    300 N Euclid St
    Suite A
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Chuc B. Dang, DPM, Inc.

    Distance: 30.61 mi
    15444 Brookhurst St
    Westminster, CA 92683
  • Chuc Dang, DPM

    Chuc Dang, DPM

    Distance: 30.61 mi
    15444 Brookhurst St
    Westminster, CA 92683
  • Kevin Ho, DPM

    Kevin Ho, DPM

    Distance: 30.61 mi
    14571 Magnolia St
    Sutie #206
    Westminster, CA 92683
  • Kevin L. Ho, DPM, Inc. - a Professional Corporation

    Distance: 30.61 mi
    14571 Magnolia St Ste 206
    Westminster, CA 92683
  • Ambulatory Foot Care-Podiatry Clinic, Inc.

    Distance: 32.52 mi
    12902 Brookhurst St
    Suite B
    Garden Grove, CA 92840
  • Henny Nguyen, DPM

    Henny Nguyen, DPM

    Distance: 32.52 mi
    14360 Brookhurst St
    Garden Grove, CA 92843
  • Nhan Medical Group, Inc

    Distance: 32.52 mi
    10900 Westminster Ave
    Suite 8
    Garden Grove, CA 92843
  • Thu Van, D.P.M.

    Thu Van, D.P.M.

    Distance: 32.52 mi
    12902 Brookhurst St
    Suite B
    Garden Grove, CA 92840
  • Ngoc Khuong Vo

    Ngoc Khuong Vo

    Distance: 32.52 mi
    12722 Ranchero Way
    Garden Grove, CA 92843

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