- Warts
- Arthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Foot Odor
- Emergency CareIf you, or someone you know has sustained an injury to the foot or ankle please contact us. PodiatryCare and the Heel Pain Center will make every attempt to see you ASAP. We provide office emergency care.
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Internal MedicineRotations completed in Internal Medicine, Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Anesthesiology, Medical Imaging, Plastic Surgery, Infectious Disease, Emergency Room/Trauma
- Diabetes Care
- Ultrasound
- X-Rays
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Arthroscopy
- Wound CareHaving an open wound, increases the chances of infection. If you have a non healing wound on your lower extremity, it is essential that you act to get it healed as quickly as possible to prevent infection and further complications.
- Ankle SurgeryDr. Kristen Winters has been practicing in Connecticut since 2000 following the completion of a two year surgical residency at The Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. Now she is an attending there and is dedicated to training podiatric surgical residents and students in foot and ankle surgery.
- Bunion SurgeryBunion surgery is usually performed on an out-patient basis which means patients get to go home on the same day of the surgery. Many of our patients start walking on the operative foot within a few days and can return to work within a short period of time. It is our objective to get you back on your feet as soon possible.
- BunionsBunions are due primarily to genetic factors, but can become painful over time due to trauma, ill-fitting shoes and poor foot structure.
- Vascular Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Ingrown ToenailsAn ingrown toenail occurs when a corner of the nail grows into the flesh of the toe, causing redness and swelling, followed by pain and often infection. Ingrown toenails can occur due to improper trimming of the toenail, trauma or genetic factors.
- Reconstructive SurgeryDr. Wiesner completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 2015. Her training included all aspects of podiatric medicine, including reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, diabetic limb salvage, and trauma. While at Yale, she received the Residency Excellence Award and served as chief resident during her final year.
- Plastic Surgery
- Skin CancerMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Unfortunately, melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer and it often goes long undetected, especially when it comes to your feet.
- CornsIf you experience foot or heel pain, tired feet, frequently-sprained ankles, pain while walking, corns and calluses, or even hip and knee pain, you may benefit from a biomechanical gait analysis.
- CallusesWhat happens, is that the bone connected to the big toe starts to drift outward pushing the big toe sideways into the other toes which can also lead to painful hammertoes, corns and calluses.
- FungusFungal toenails are caused by an organism that grows in and under the nail. The fungus likes to grow in warm, moist places like your shoes. Many patients pick up fungal toenail infections in the gym locker room, from a nail salon, wet shoes or from trauma. Fungus can stay in the nails for many years and can be passed from one person to another. Treatment for fungal toenails includes topical and oral medications, which used together are very effective.
- Sports MedicineShe has a special interest in podiatric sports medicine as her athletic background is extensive. Her involvement as a division one college athlete at The Pennsylvania State University, member of the U-21 United States national field hockey team and assistant coach of the Penn State women's field hockey team has naturally led her to now treat and rehabilitate athletes.
- Physical Therapy
- Flatfoot Correction
- Heel Pain
- Ankle SprainAnkle sprains are an extremely common injury. They involve possible joint damage resulting in swelling, instability and pain, to more severe damage, such as torn ligaments, bruised cartilage and broken bones. Immediate treatment includes rest, ice, compression and anti-inflammatories.
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General PodiatryOur Podiatry Staff | Podiatry Practice in Enfield, South Windsor and Windsor, CT — PodiatryCare, P.C. and the Heel Pain Center
- Ankle InstabilityUnfortunately, as many as 80% of untreated sprained ankles result in prolonged symptoms. These can include chronic pain or ankle instability, that makes a person prone to repetitive injury later in life and arthritic changes.
- Ankle SprainMany of our patients present with foot or ankle injuries. These injuries could be the result of simply tripping on the stairs, stepping on a foreign object while barefoot or from playing their favorite sports activity.
- Arthritic Foot Care
- Bunions ProblemsBunions if left untreated, not only can become painful, but can become progressively worse. Although wider shoes, padding and custom orthotics may slow down this progression, surgery is the only way to correct the bunion deformity.
- Calluses
- Diabetic Foot CareDiabetes has become an epidemic in this country. If you have diabetes it is essential that you have your feet evaluated by a podiatrist. PodiatryCare and the Heel Pain Center, is here to help.
- Flat Feet
- Fungus ToenailsWhile fungus typically enjoys warm, moist conditions, you can still have similar situations like this during the colder months. In this blog we answer your questions about toenail fungus and remind you to be on guard year-round.
- Geriatric Foot Care
- HammertoesHammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.
- Heel Spurs
- Heel Pain
- Foot Pain
- Ingrown ToenailsAt PodiatryCare and the Heel Pain Center, many of our patients fear coming in for treatment of an infected ingrown toenail. They come in with excruciating pain and we get to send them home feeling a whole lot better.
- Foot NeuromaAre you experiencing numbness or tingling into the toes? Do you feel a burning sensation on the ball of your foot or do you have the feeling that your sock is wrinkled?
- Foot WartsAt PodiatryCare and the Heel Pain Center, our Foot Doctors offer many wart removal treatment options. Foot Warts (Plantar Warts) are a common foot condition that we treat in our practice. If you have one or more growths on the bottom of your foot that may or may not be painful, chances are it's a plantar wart.
- Foot OrthoticsIf your son or daughter is not participating as often in sports or in other physical activities or is complaining of foot pain, don't think it's caused by "growing pains". Your son or daughter may have a common developmental foot condition such as flat feet that could be simply treated with a custom foot orthotics.
- Pediatric Foot CareWe recommend that parents act fast if their children complain of foot issues or if they notice their child becoming less active. In this blog we discuss the common pediatric foot conditions and the causes and treatments for these conditions.
- Plantar FasciitisAt our practice, PodiatryCare and the Heel Pain Center, we treat a lot of heel pain or plantar fasciitis. Many of the symptoms include pain when you first get up in the morning, burning, numbness and increased symptoms by the end of the day. The pain is usually caused by tightening of the plantar fascia ligament located on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia ligament supports the arch. When you're resting, the ligament contracts. As you start to walk, the ligament pulls and may tear slightly causing pain. Heel pain can also be brought on by trauma, over exertion, ill- fitting shoes or poor foot alignment.
- Podiatric Deformities
- Podiatric Orthopedics
- Podiatric SurgeryDr. Rebecca M. Wiesner graduated magna cum laude from Central Connecticut State University with a B.S. in Biology. She then earned her doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa where she graduated at the top of her class and was inducted into the prestigious Pi Delta National Honor Society. While at Des Moines University, she was also awarded the Dwayne S. Rivard, DPM, Podiatric Surgery Award for academic and clinical excellence.