Podiatrist in Levittown, NY

Heel pain is the most common reason someone in Levittown picks up the phone and calls a podiatrist. If your first steps out of bed feel like stepping on a stone, that is usually plantar fasciitis, and the earlier it is treated the faster it settles down. We start with an exam and, if needed, an X-ray on site to rule out a fracture or a heel spur. Most patients improve with a stretching program, taping and custom orthotics. For heel pain that has dragged on for months, we offer shockwave therapy and a minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, which uses a small camera and a tiny incision so recovery is measured in days, not weeks.

Read more about what causes it and how we treat it on our heel pain treatment page or our guide to plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. Ready to stop limping? Book a heel pain visit online.

One of the most common questions we get from Levittown is whether we take Medicaid. Our participating insurance list includes New York Medicaid and Medicare Part B along with most major commercial plans and many union plans. Because plans and networks change, the best way to be sure is to call (516) 826-9000 with your insurance card in hand and we will confirm your coverage before you come in. You can also review the full list of participating insurances on our website. Some plans require a referral from your primary care doctor for a podiatry visit, and we will tell you if yours does.

Do your feet burn, tingle or go numb at the end of the day? That is often peripheral neuropathy, where the nerves in the feet stop sending signals properly. Diabetes is the most common cause, but B vitamin deficiency, thyroid problems, kidney disease, chemotherapy and poor circulation can all do it. Neuropathy matters because it hides small problems. A corn or a blister you cannot feel can turn into an ulcer. Our team diagnoses the cause, treats the symptoms with medication, footwear changes or orthotics, and sets up a monitoring schedule so small issues stay small. If you are diabetic, we coordinate with your primary care doctor. If a burning sensation comes on suddenly with weakness or numbness on one side of the body, that is an emergency and you should call 911, not a podiatrist.

A hammer toe is a toe that has bent at the middle joint and stays that way. It starts flexible and becomes rigid over time, which is why early treatment is worth it. Signs include a callus on the top or tip of the toe, pain in shoes, swelling and trouble finding footwear that fits. We begin with roomier shoes, toe exercises, pads and custom orthotics to take pressure off the joint. When a toe has become rigid and painful, surgical correction is done in our office.

If a toenail is thick, discolored, cracked or partly missing from fungus or an injury, KeryFlex gives you a normal looking nail in about 15 minutes. The damaged nail is filed down, a flexible resin is bonded to what remains and cured with UV light, then shaped. The result holds up to nail polish, acetone and detergents, and it lets your natural nail grow in underneath. Many Levittown patients pair KeryFlex with laser treatment for fungal nails so the nail looks good during the months it takes the fungus to clear.

Plantar warts are stubborn, and over the counter acid pads rarely finish the job. We use cryotherapy, which sprays liquid nitrogen directly on the wart to freeze and kill the infected tissue. Studies put the single-treatment success rate at about two thirds, and stubborn warts can be treated again. The visit takes minutes, a local anesthetic is available if you are sensitive to the cold, and you can walk out and go about your day.