General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
  MLS laser therapy proves effective for treating patients with a wide array of conditions ranging from back pain to knee pain, hip pain, bursitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, degenerative joint issues, muscle tears, herniated/bulging disks and more. MLS laser therapy treatments typically require about 15 minutes. The therapy involves the use of a laser beam along the skin so light energy moves from the laser, into the skin, ultimately moving both oxygen and blood to the body site in question. The improved circulation and blood flow catalyze tissue growth, removing toxins and repairing the compromised tissue. An added bonus is the fact that the use of light energy also facilitates the release of endorphins and encephalin, both of which are the body’s inherent painkillers.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, do not assume you can simply roll the bottom of your foot over a tennis ball to remedy the problem. You need and deserve professional analysis, advice and treatment provided at Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine. We will analyze your foot problem to determine if you have plantar fascia inflammation. Follow our guidance in terms of treatment and your plantar fasciitis condition might be eliminated in a couple months. If necessary, we will perform imaging tests to determine if the pain has another cause such as a pinched nerve or a broken bone. Treatment modalities for plantar fasciitis include medication in the form of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that reduce pain and inflammation within the plantar fascia of the foot. Other patients benefit from steroid injections into the most painful section of the plantar fascia. It might also help to visit with a physical therapist for physical therapy exercises that strengthen and stretch the plantar fascia.
• Diabetic Foot Care

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Dr. Shabazz is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon that brings an expertise of Wound care, Sports Medicine, and Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery to the Northern Virginia/ DC Metropolitan Area. The office offers the latest technologies, including digital xray and diagnostic ultrasound to aid in diagnosing your foot and ankle ailments. Dr. Shabazz will listen to your concerns and take the necessary steps to tailor a treatment plan to return you to function.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Wound Care
  Dr. Zakee O. Shabazz, DPM, serves the Washington D.C. area from his private practice, Fair Oaks Podiatry & Sports Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Believing that feet provide the foundation for a healthy life, Dr. Shabazz specializes in the treatment of wound care, sports medicine, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Shabazz offers the latest technologies in Digital x-ray and Diagnostic Ultrasound.
• Pinched Nerve
• Ankle Surgery
  Surgery is the last resort. Our medical team is here to determine if you can benefit from ankle surgery and determine the best type for your unique ankle pain. Whether your ankle pain stems from a fracture, a sprain or another injury, our medical specialist will evaluate your unique condition and identify the best possible treatment modality to eliminate your pain and boost your mobility.
• Bunions
  Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine treats bunions with medications or surgery. Medications often reduce the pain and swelling caused by bunions. Pain-relieving medications available over-the-counter will mitigate pain yet additional treatment will likely be necessary. Our medical professionals are here to determine if you can benefit from cortisone injections that reduce swelling, specifically in the pads filled with fluid that provide cushioning support for the bones. If necessary, surgery will be performed to remove the bunions.
• Ingrown Toenails
  If you have an ingrown toenail that causes pain for more than a couple days, do not hesitate to reach out to our medical team at Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine by dialing (703) 865-6783. We will determine if your ingrown toenail is infected. Furthermore, those who have an underlying medical condition, poor circulation or foot nerve damage are advised to reach out to our medical specialists immediately after finding they have an ingrown toenail. There are several ways to treat ingrown toenails. Some patients benefit from the application of an antibiotic ointment to the ingrown toenail. Others find the pain is lessened with the use of comfortable socks and sneakers. If necessary, a pain reliever will mitigate the pain and swelling. Some patients with ingrown toenails benefit from toe braces, toe protectors and even oral antibiotics. Our medical specialists are here to determine if you can benefit from such antibiotics.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  If you have a fracture in your foot, it will gradually worsen to the point that it becomes quite painful, preventing you from participating in sports, walking and living a normal life. The footcare professionals at Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine are here to prevent such an outcome. Non-surgical treatment has the potential to heal the fracture if it is non-displaced and mild. Rest combined with the use of ice, compression through wrapping and elevation might prevent the need for surgery. However, if surgery is necessary, it will repair the fracture whether it is a traumatic fracture or a broken bone that is not healing properly. If necessary, reconstructive surgery will be performed.

Dermatologists

• Fungus
  If necessary, the nail will be removed. However, nail removal is the last resort only considered if other treatments prove ineffective and there is considerable pain. The removal of the nail sets the stage for a healthier nail to emerge though it might take upwards of a year for this to occur. Nail removal resulting from nail fungus is performed through surgery or with the application of a strong chemical. Examples of non-prescription treatments for nail fungal infections include mentholated salve, oils, extracts and other over-the-counter remedies. Topical medicines that have helped combat nail fungus include Lamisil, Kerydin, Naftin, Jublia and Ciclodan.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  We are proud to provide sports medicine treatment modalities for individuals who suffer foot pain as a result of athletic activity. If you hurt your foot while playing basketball, tennis, hockey, softball, baseball or another sport, reach out to our sports medicine professionals at (703) 865-6783. We have successfully treated foot injuries resulting from sports activities including stress fractures, minor tears, ankle sprains, Achilles tendon ruptures, Jones fractures and more. We are proud to provide expert diagnosis of foot problems along with treatments and management to lessen your pain and help you return to normal life as soon as possible. Furthermore, our sports medicine team will provide helpful guidance that ultimately reduces your risk of subsequent foot injuries suffered when playing sports.
• Physical Therapy
  Orthotic inserts that fit within footwear stabilize the foot. Medications minimize inflammation and reduce ankle pain. Steroid injections transmit anti-inflammatory medication to the joint. Physical therapy enhances flexibility, strengthening the muscles that support the ankle.
• Back Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Zakee Shabazz is a native of New Orleans, LA. He attended Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-medicine in 1997. He attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) from 1997- 2001 and graduated cum laude. He also received many honors and awards, and he held numerous leadership positions such as sophomore class vice-president, junior class president, and senior class president.
• Ankle Sprain
  Some ankle injuries have the potential to heal at home with the right medical treatment. However, severe ankle injuries might necessitate surgery. The treatment modality optimal for your ankle pain ultimately depends on its root cause. Examples of available treatment modalities provided by Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine for ankle pain include splints, braces, joint aspiration, steroid injections, orthotics, surgery, physical therapy and medications. The joint aspiration procedure involves inserting a needle at the joint site to remove extra fluid, ultimately relieving your pain and swelling.
• Bunions Problems
  Surgery is optimal for those who cannot bend/straighten the toe as a result of stiffness, those with a significant deformity and those who have prolonged pain and inflammation. The surgery realigns the metatarsophalangeal joint, relieves pain and corrects deformities responsible for the underlying problem. The weakened joint tissues will be shortened, ultimately boosting the toe’s length. If necessary, the repair of tendons and ligaments will be performed along with an osteotomy that realigns the joint. However, non-surgical methods are also available to minimize the pain of bunions. Examples include medications, padding, changing shoes, etc.
• Diabetic Foot Care
  If you are a diabetic, your feet should be examined by a medical professional at Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine with regularity. We recommend a comprehensive foot exam at least once per year. Those who have a history of foot issues will require more frequent examinations. Some diabetic foot care patients benefit from specialized shoes while others benefit from the treatment of nerve damage in the feet and reducing risks specific to foot health. Our aim is to minimize the pain and health problems stemming from diabetes. From foot ulcers to nerve damage, charcot foot that weakens foot bones and even amputations, the consequences of untreated diabetes are quite extensive in the context of the feet.
• Hammertoes
  If you suffer from foot pain, it is in your interest to schedule an appointment with Fair Oaks Podiatry and Sports Medicine by dialing (703) 865-6783. Our team will determine if you can benefit from orthotics. Plenty of patients who feel foot pain stemming from conditions ranging from plantar fasciitis to pinched nerves, hammertoes and bunions find orthotics are quite helpful. Our medical specialists will analyze your unique foot problem and help you decide whether it is prudent to move forward with the use of a foot orthotic. If the bones, joints, tendons, muscles or ligaments within the foot are not in the optimal functional position and spurring pain, fatigue or discomfort, an orthotic might be recommended.
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Antibiotics are especially helpful for those who have an ingrown toenail that is infected and also suffer from a weakened immune system. Examples of antibiotics commonly used for the treatment of infected ingrown toenails include vancomycin, amoxicillin and ampicillin. If absolutely necessary, our medical team will remove the ingrown toenail. However, we will exhaust all possible treatment modalities within reason prior to removing part of the ingrown toenail’s border and proceeding to the underlying nail bed. This procedure is performed with the use of a local anesthetic to ensure you feel as little discomfort as possible.
• Foot Orthotics
  Foot orthotics are made with both semiflexible and semirigid materials in accordance with each patient’s unique foot problem. This means the orthotic used by the patient who enters our office after you won’t be ideal for your unique foot issue. Let our team analyze your foot problem and we will help you determine which type of orthotic is optimal for your foot health, be it a professional custom orthotic, an orthotic that is available over-the-counter or one of another variety. If a custom prescription orthotic is ideal for your foot malady, a professional analysis of your unique health history including an assessment of your activity level, height, weight and medical condition(s) will be necessary.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Our foot experts might determine you can benefit from shock-wave therapy that shocks the plantar fascia with the use of sound waves, stimulating blood flow and expediting the healing of the tissue. Night splints that stretch the calf and the foot’s arch while sleeping have also proven successful for plantar fasciitis treatment. If absolutely necessary, a tenex procedure will be considered in which a small incision is made for the removal of scar tissue. The last resort is surgery in which the plantar fascia is taken off the heel bone. Local anesthesia will be used to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during the procedure.
• Podiatric Deformities
  After graduating from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in June 2001, Dr. Shabazz immediately entered a three-year podiatric medical and surgical residency (PM&S-36) at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, which is associated with Weil-Cornell Medical School. He achieved the distinctive rank of chief resident, during his last year of residency. The residency program emphasized extensive training in wound care, sports medicine, congenital foot deformities, foot/ankle trauma and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.