Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center LLP

Howell Office: 4645 Highway 9 North Howell, NJ 07731 732-905-1110 732-905-7885 fax Edison Office: 2163 Oak Tree Road, Suite 108 Edison, NJ 08820 732-662-3050 What does a podiatric physician do? Diagnoses lower extremity pathology such as tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and congenital and acquired deformities Makes independent judgments, prescribes medications, utilizers x-rays, MRI, ultrasound and other laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes, and orders physical therapy Treats conditions such as: corns, calluses, bunion, heel spurs, plantar fascitis, ingrown nails, cysts, bone disorders, and infections of the foot Fits corrective inserts called orthotics that address walking patterns to improved the overall ability of effective and efficient ambulation Provides consultations for the patient and for referring physicians regarding prevention of podiatric problems and possible treatments Performs surgical correction of the foot including: hammertoes, clawtoes, bunions, fractures, infections, ruptured ligaments and tendons, and neuro-vascular abnormalities of the foot.