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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Warning Signs of a Common Circulatory Problem
posted: Oct. 15, 2016.
Recently, doctors from The Foot & Ankle Center and Virginia Cardiovascular Services (VCS) teamed up to present educational seminars and raise public awareness about Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD. Podiatrist Read moreCategory: Circulation Problems -
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 -
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 -
Your Foot Photo Can Help Stomp Out Diabetes
posted: Oct. 24, 2015.
November is National Diabetes Month, and this year we have a fun way to help raise money for the American Diabetes Association. We call it the "Selfie Footie" campaign, and Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Who Should Make My Orthotics?
posted: Aug. 22, 2015.
In a previous blog post on custom orthotics, I discussed the importance of having your orthotics (shoe inserts) custom fitted for your feet by a professional pedorthist. Look for a Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
The Pedicure for Arthritis
posted: Jun. 27, 2015.
Is there a pedicure especially for people with arthritis? At the medical-grade spa located here inside The Foot & Ankle Center, we offer a variety of manicure and pedicure options, Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
What Does Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus Cost?
posted: May 31, 2015.
Laser treatment is currently the most effective treatment for toenail fungus — but what does it cost? At The Foot & Ankle Center — home of the area's first FDA-approved Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
Who Are the Best Podiatrists in Richmond, VA?
posted: May 15, 2015.
The truth is, you have a lot of great options when it comes to foot doctors in Richmond, Va. Just last month, Richmond Magazine published their popular "Top Docs" edition, Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems -
The New Clinic is Officially Open!
posted: Nov. 15, 2014.
On Nov. 13, 2014, Dr. Waskin and Dr. Frost officially opened the new, expanded Foot & Ankle Center by cutting the ribbon as staff members, Chesterfield County officials and members Read moreCategory: Diabetic Foot Care, Our Clinic, Questions & Answers, Bunions, Nail Care, Shoes, Foot,Heel & Ankle Pain, Toenail Fungus, Circulation Problems