Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg, and Dr. Adam Lowy of Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland are dedicated to helping you take the best care of your feet. With locations in Olney, MD, Camp Springs/Clinton, MD, Silver Spring, MD, and Kensington, MD, our podiatrists are here for you when your feet need care.
What is a podiatrist?
Podiatrists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems. They have received years of specialized training in the lower extremities. Your foot doctor in Kensington, MD, treats foot problems like corns, calluses, bunions, hammertoes, and ingrown toenails.
Podiatrists also treat sprains and fractures of the foot, ankle, and heel by performing surgeries and prescribing therapies for patients. Podiatrists can also outfit patients with custom orthotics, or shoe inserts that help correct various foot and gait problems. A good foot doctor is an important resource if you have certain conditions or injuries.
Why is it important to have a foot doctor?
Having a foot doctor is very important if you have any conditions or lifestyle habits that affect your feet. For example:
- Diabetes
- Sports Injuries
- Congenital foot deformities (hammertoes, flat feet, bunions)
- Soft tissue injuries (like Achilles tendinitis and plantar fasciitis)
- Arthritis
- Gait problems (due to injury, deformity, or aging)
A podiatrist can be an important lifeline when you have any of these conditions or if you have an injury to a lower extremity.
If you've never seen a podiatrist before, your initial visit will consist of a discussion about your medical history and a thorough examination. Depending on the issues you need to treat a podiatrist can prescribe therapies, orthotics, and even lifestyle changes to improve your foot health. Let us help you put your best foot forward!
Dr. Michael Frank, Dr. Marc Goldberg, and Dr. Adam Lowy are here for you at Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland. Contact us in Olney, MD, at (301) 924-5044, Camp Springs, MD, at (301) 868-7670, Silver Spring, MD, at (301) 439-0300, and Kensington, MD, at (301) 942-8110.