Plantar Wart Removal Long Island
Dr. Joseph Burke, DPM, FACFS, ABPOPPM
Cherrywood Foot Care, a podiatrist office experienced in Plantar Wart Removal Long Island, has been a staple of the Long Island community for more than a quarter-century. The practice operates a state-of-the-art facility in the Levittown/Bellmore area incorporating all the latest podiatric advancements.
Dr. Burke’s interest in podiatry began because of his high school and college experience in track at Rutgers University. Requiring foot treatment himself, Dr. Burke realized an interest in the profession. Upon completion of a double major in biology and psychology at Rutgers, he entered the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he was honored magna cum laude in 1985, before successfully completing a surgical/medical residency program at Peninsula Hospital Center in New York.
Dr. Burke is board certified in two specialties in podiatry and is a fellow of both The American Academy of Foot Surgeons and The American Academy of Foot Orthopedists and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is a diplomat of The American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Burke specializes in the biomechanics of the foot, including custom-orthotics therapy and surgical correction of foot deformities. He has advanced training in specialized podiatric techniques including Shockwave Therapy for heel pain and a minimally invasive surgical technique called Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy, using micro-cameras. His office is one of the first to use the new Noveon Laser Therapy in the treatment of fungus toenails.
Dr. Burke is a member in good standing at both of the hospitals he is associated with: North Shore at Syosset Hospital Center and St. Joseph Hosptial. He is also associated with the Nassau County Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Burke is married, remains fit as a recreational runner, enjoys boating and is a certified scuba diver.
Thank You For Considering Cherrywood
Your first visit to The Cherrywood Foot Care Group involves a few special steps so that we can get to know you. To understand what to expect, please read through this page. Here new patients will find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There’s also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can also save some time by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment.
We Accept a Variety of Insurance Plans
We accept a variety of Insurance Plans. Conditions for the qualification of new patients may depend on referrals or other factors. For details please call us at 516-303-9633 to discuss your coverage.
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How Do I Get Rid of My Foot Warts?
What is a wart?
A wart is a viral infection that can spread rapidly when untreated. Although they’re harmless, foot warts can be especially painful. The infection can be caused by cuts or abrasions on the skin, whether they’re big or small. When it comes to our feet, warts can be found in almost any area. They are normally raised and can be easily seen with its fleshy appearance. If you have noticed any warts recently and are looking to get rid of them, set up an appointment with Cherrywood Foot Care for Plantar Wart Removal Long Island. Our location is convenient for anyone living in Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick, Wantagh, and East Meadow, NY.
What is a plantar wart?
Plantar warts, also known as verrucas, can be identified as hard, grainy growths that are located on the bottom of the foot. Unlike other warts, the plantar wart can be identified through these features:
- Non-raised or flat appearance
- A coarse surface on the foot
- Gray/brown coloring
- Black dots or pinpoints near the center of the wart
How do they form?
You might be wondering, “how did I get this wart?” There are countless ways you could have contracted this virus. Kids and teens are more likely to contract warts than adults, but this does not mean everyone shouldn’t be aware of them. There are a few ways you can contract foot warts. Those may include:
- Direct contact with the skin of another wart (whether that is another person or from your own skin)
- Walking barefoot in public areas
- Poor foot hygiene
- Not changing your socks and shoes regularly
- Scratching or picking at a wart you already have
How can Plantar Wart Removal Long Island Help?
Although you may think your wart is gone forever, it’s extremely common for warts to eventually recur as time passes. The longer you wait to treat your warts, the more likely your wart will either grow or spread out into a larger cluster of warts. At Cherrywood Foot Care, our team will be able to determine the best treatment for your foot warts.
There are a few ways Cherrywood Foot Care and our Plantar Wart Removal Long Island can help take care of your warts. These treatments include:
- Ointment/Medication
- Acidic ointments or medications break down a wart over a period of time.
- Laser removal
- A laser can be used to vaporize a wart from the body.
- Laser removal is used in more severe cases.
Getting rid of your foot warts can be most effective when treated by a doctor. If you are looking for Plantar Wart Removal Long Island, make an appointment with the Cherrywood Foot Care team to help find the best solution for you.
How Does A Podiatrist Treat Plantar Warts?
Plantar warts, also known as verrucas, are warts that appear on the soles of the feet and are often quite painful. Though over-the-counter treatments are available for these warts, they are ineffective and can even inadvertently destroy perfectly healthy surrounding tissue. At Cherrywood Foot Care, our talented staff will provide you with the proper care and remove your plantar warts once and for all. If you are looking for Plantar Wart Removal Long Island, consider scheduling an appointment with our team today!
Symptoms
Caused by the HPV virus, plantar warts are often a result of walking barefoot on dirty surfaces. Because the HPV virus tends to thrive in warm, moist environments, the resulting plantar warts are a common occurrence in public pools and locker rooms. These warts commonly begin to form around the heel or other weight-bearing portions of the feet. Due to the pressure placed on the feet when walking, these warts may grow inward under thick layers of skin. Some symptoms that are commonly associated with plantar warts include:
- A small, fleshy, rough, grainy growth on the bottom of your foot, typically on the base of your toes or heel.
- Black, pinpoint dots located on the growths.
- Feelings of pain or tenderness when walking.
Plantar Wart Removal Long Island
Plantar warts can be difficult to get rid of and can spread quickly. This is why a podiatrist should be contacted right away when looking for treatment. To help clear your feet of plantar warts, we may perform the following:
- Peeling medicine: Medication with salicylic acid may be applied directly to the wart to destroy it layer by layer. Salicylic acid can also stimulate the body’s ability to fight the HPV virus causing the wart.
- Freezing medication: Liquid nitrogen can be used to help freeze off the wart. This treatment will cause a blister to form around the wart, slowly killing the infected tissue on your foot.
- Laser Treatment: In the most severe cases of plantar warts, our staff will perform laser treatment. This type of treatment is used to burn off the blood vessels that feed the wart, causing it to eventually and permanently go away.
It is important to note that plantar warts are very resilient and can often reoccur even after receiving our Plantar Wart Removal Long Island.
Cherrywood Foot Care
We always recommend the help of a professional when it comes to getting rid of your plantar warts. While over-the-counter options are available, we believe them to be ineffective and we always recommend receiving proper treatment from a foot care expert like those here at Cherrywood Foot Care. Our highly trained and talented team will work tirelessly to make your plantar warts a thing of the past. Be sure to contact us today to take the first step in clearing up your warts once and for all!
Voted Best Podiatrist on Long Island!
For the ninth year in a row, Dr. Joseph Burke of Cherrywood Footcare has been voted Best Podiatrist on Long Island! Every year, Bethpage Federal Credit Union sponsors contests across a wide variety of industries in order to find the best businesses on Long Island. With votes held in virtually every type of business, the competition is strong, and the award is prestigious. Dr. Burke continues to lead with his strong knowledge of podiatry, and top-notch staff to help patients with a wide variety of podiatry needs. There are many factors that contribute to Cherrywood Footcare’s nine-year win of Best Podiatrist on Long Island. All of which aim to ensure top quality foot care for all patients. To receive this award, Dr. Burke competed against several other podiatrists in the Long Island area. Local businesses are nominated by customers, and the winners are voted on by members of the community. This award serves as a great way for community members to engage with local businesses.
To ensure patients receive the latest, most effective podiatry treatment methods, Cherrywood Footcare uses the most up-to-date equipment and treatment. This includes a state of the art operation room for many different surgical procedures, powerful X-Ray machines, and various laser treatments specifically for the feet. Cherrywood also specializes in many different types of foot care. These include diabetic foot care, orthotics fitting, ultrasound and x-ray exams, and shockwave therapy for the feet. These are just some of the footcare services Cherrywood Footcare of Levittown has to offer.
Our PLANTAR WART REMOVAL LONG ISLAND
To learn more about our Plantar Wart Removal Long Island take a look at Cherrywood’s website, or contact via phone for any further questions, or to make an appointment. The office is located on Jerusalem Avenue in Bellmore, but it serves all of the following communities:
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