Learn more about Podiatrists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Podiatrists
Podiatrists specialize in conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. They provide medical and surgical treatment for people of all ages with such conditions as bunions,sports injuries, hammertoes, ingrown toenails, and infections. Podiatrists are also experts in preventing foot and ankle injuries and serious complications, such as gangrene and amputation.
A podiatrist typically:
Evaluates a patient’s medical history and any previous test results
Educates the patient about foot and ankle injury prevention
Performs a physical exam that includes evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs, general health, and potential and current injuries
Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle
Provides direct care for foot and ankle injuries and conditions in the office and clinic, and may perform surgery in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center
Prescribes orthotic devices and insoles (shoe inserts)
Works closely with your primary care doctor and other members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
A podiatrist may also be known by the following names: foot doctor, foot surgeon, podiatric surgeon,foot specialist, and doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM).
There are 7 specialists practicing Podiatry in Seaford, DE with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Seaford, DE with affiliated Podiatry specialists, including Beebe Medical Center, TidalHealth Nantico*ke and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.
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Dr. Michael Matthews, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
4.9Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, with (76 ratings)
8218 Wisconsin Ave Ste P14Bethesda, MD 2081484 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Dr. Matthews' philosophy is to provide the highest level personable patient care by creating treatment plans based on experience, evidence based medicine, and patient goals.
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8218 Wisconsin Ave Ste P14Bethesda, MD 2081484 mi miles away
On staff atThe Podiatry Center, Springfield.Call: (202) 793-4950
Dr. Bradley Lemon, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
4.3Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, with (6 ratings)
543 N Shipley St Ste CSeaford, DE 199730.7 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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543 N Shipley St Ste CSeaford, DE 199730.7 mi miles away
Dr. Deepa Diaram, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (1 rating)
801 Middleford RdSeaford, DE 199730.3 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
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801 Middleford RdSeaford, DE 199730.3 mi miles away
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Dr. Joseph Brown, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (3 ratings)
1501 MIDDLEFORD RDSeaford, DE 199730.8 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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1501 MIDDLEFORD RDSeaford, DE 199730.8 mi miles away
Dr. Christopher Heisey, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
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8857 Riverside DrSeaford, DE 199730.7 mi miles away
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8857 Riverside DrSeaford, DE 199730.7 mi miles away
Dr. James Palmer, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
4.0Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, with (5 ratings)
8857 Riverside DrSeaford, DE 199730.7 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Patients found trustworthy
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8857 Riverside DrSeaford, DE 199730.7 mi miles away
Dr. Rakesh Patel, DPM
Specialty: Podiatry
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1501 MIDDLEFORD RDSeaford, DE 199730.8 mi miles away
Patients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
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1501 MIDDLEFORD RDSeaford, DE 199730.8 mi miles away
Dr. Dhaval Patel, MD
Specialty: Podiatry
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21635 Biden Ave Unit 203Georgetown, DE 199478.6 mi miles away
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21635 Biden Ave Unit 203Georgetown, DE 199478.6 mi miles away
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