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Center of Excellence for 3D Bunion Correction
posted: Feb. 09, 2020.
The Foot & Ankle Center has been named Richmond’s first Center of Excellence for the new Lapiplasty 3D Bunion Correction procedure. The certification was awarded by Florida-based Treace Medical Concepts, Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care -
Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
We Need Your Shoes! Let's All Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty One person’s unwanted shoes can help provide meaningful opportunities that many in developing nations need, which is why The Foot Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus -
Top Docs 2019
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
Our 10th Year on Richmond Magazine's Top Docs List! We are so pleased to have made Richmond Magazine's Top Docs list again, this year. Dr. Waskin has now made the Top Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Free Pre-Race Foot and Shoe Screenings
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
Get ready for the SpeakUp 5K at our FREE Foot & Shoe Screening! Here’s a rare opportunity to meet with a podiatrist, physical therapist, and shoe specialist — all for Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain -
Top Docs 2018
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
It’s that time of year again, when Richmond Magazine publishes their annual “Top Docs” edition, and we all get to see which doctors other doctors rank most highly. We’re excited Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
New Year, New Faces, New Services
posted: Jan. 15, 2018.
As we begin a new year, we have lots of exciting news to share with you about what we can offer you here at The Foot & Ankle Center. Here Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus -
Guys Need Pedicures, Too!
posted: Sep. 13, 2017.
There are some crazy myths out there about guys and pedicures. Let's set the record straight (then scroll down to save $10): Myth #1: “Pedicures are for girls.” We’re not sure how this got Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Should I See a Podiatrist for an Ingrown Toenail?
posted: Aug. 19, 2017.
In two previous blog posts, I discussed prevention of ingrown toenails and a home treatment that may provide some relief (for people who are otherwise in good health). However, if Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus -
Top Docs 2017
posted: Jun. 18, 2017.
Each spring, Richmonders snatch up the “Top Docs” edition of Richmond Magazine to see who made the list. We were honored to see that our own Dr. Mitchell Waskin made Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Take a Selfie Footie & Help Kick Diabetes
posted: Oct. 30, 2016.
We're doing it again! For the second year in a row, we're observing National Diabetes Awareness Month with our "Selfie Footie" campaign. Now through Nov. 30, for each Selfie Footie Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus -
Can Children Get Bunions?
posted: Aug. 06, 2016.
While most bunions occur in adults, we have also seen bunions in children. Pediatric bunions can be a problem, because they can interfere with a child’s ability to play sports, Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions -
The Link Between a Common Circulatory Problem and Your Feet
posted: Aug. 06, 2016.
Can your feet help doctors detect a potentially serious circulatory problem such as peripheral arterial disease, also known as PAD? And could PAD lead to complications with your feet? As Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Six Non-surgical Treatments for Bunions
posted: Jul. 24, 2016.
Patients often ask if we can treat their bunions without surgery. There are, in fact, some non-surgical ways to reduce bunion pain and prevent bunions from getting worse, such as: Properly Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus -
Three Myths About Bunions
posted: Jul. 04, 2016.
Have you heard any of these? Here’s the truth about a few common misperceptions about bunions and bunion surgery. Myth #1: My bunions were caused by years of wearing high heels. Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
When is the Best Time to Have Bunion Surgery?
posted: Jun. 19, 2016.
As the school year comes to an end, we tend to see more school teachers coming in to have bunion surgery. Some of them have been in pain for months Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Can I Treat an Ingrown Toenail at Home?
posted: Jun. 04, 2016.
In a previous blog post, I discussed prevention of ingrown toenails. But once you've got an ingrown toenail, what's the best treatment? Do you need to see a podiatrist, or Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care