General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Foot and ankle conditions in children may be directly associated with their age and degree of development. And, conditions in children may be caused by something entirely different and the treatment is different than similar conditions in adults. An excellent example of this is heel pain. For example, a parent may come to the office with a child between 6-12 years and wonder if they have plantar fasciitis because their heel is painful. Heel pain in children and adults may have different causes and treatment modalities.
• Primary Care
  You are responsible for obtaining an appropriate referral from your primary care physician prior to being evaluated, if your insurance plan requires one.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
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Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• MRI
  Treatments, such as rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories, may resolve or decrease the symptoms. If the pain persists for more than a week, the area needs to be examined and treated. X-rays may need to be taken to check for bone involvement. If the pain persists after treatment is initiated, an MRI may be ordered to rule out a tendon tear, mass, thickening, degenerative changes, etc. If a tendon is torn or a mass is identified, surgical repair may be needed to allow the area to heal properly.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Ankle Surgery
  At Metro Foot Specialists, we take pride in creating personal relationships with the families we care for and will spend the time with you that you need. These simple principles have helped build a reputation for excellence in foot and ankle surgery, treatment and patient satisfaction. We take care of you and your feet. We Listen. We care.
• Bunion Surgery
  We consider surgical intervention if non-surgical treatment fails to relieve a painful bunion. Typically, we perform bunion surgery on an outpatient basis. During surgery, we remove the bone prominence and realign the great toe joint to eliminate the bunion. After surgery, patients may walk without the assistance of a wheel chair, crutches or walker. Once the foot has healed, patients may resume regular shoe wear and activities.
• Bunions
  A bunion is an enlargement of the bone around the big toe joint. Bunions are seen in teenagers through adulthood. This condition may be non-painful when it starts but may progress to a more painful deformity as it gets worse over time. Redness and swelling around the bone enlargement and associated pain with certain shoes and activities may be noticed. Additionally, the great toe may begin to angle toward the 2nd toe. This may progress to the great toe moving under the 2nd toe or on top of the 2nd toe. At this stage, in addition to the bunion, the 2nd toe becomes deformed.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Skin conditions that involve discoloration or a mass that is painful, growing, or changing should be examined, and a biopsy must be taken for definitive diagnosis. Typically the biopsy can be taken in the office after application of local anesthesia to the area. The biopsy will be sent for pathological examination and identification. The diagnosis of a benign (non-cancerous) mass versus a pre-cancerous lesion or melanoma must be made prior to beginning treatment.
• Cyst
• Eczema
  Skin conditions are a common problem in people of all ages and may include: cysts, benign tumors, cancerous tumors, callouses, blisters, bursitis, burns, eczema, ulcerations, foreign body (splinter of wood or piece of glass), fungal infections, bacterial infections, or viral skin infections. Symptoms may range from itching, burning, flaking, cracking, spreading, redness, pain, difficulty healing, etc. Each condition needs to be examined, diagnosed, and treated in a way specific to the type of problem presented.
• Fungus
  When the sides or corners of the nail become painful, swollen, and red, you likely have an ingrown nail. This condition can occur after experiencing trauma to the nail, from wearing tight-fitting shoes, or after trimming the nail. A nail may change shape over time to become ingrown. The change in shape may be due to the nail itself, from pressure, or from another condition affecting the nail such as nail fungus.
• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Heel Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Kara Kozlowski is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. After completing a Bachelor of Art degree, Dr. Kozlowski earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed a surgical residency in elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery through Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri. Dr. Kozlowski is a member of the American College of Foot And Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association. She is an avid tennis player and member of the U.S. Tennis Association and also enjoys golf and photography.
• Achilles Tendonitis
  In the foot and ankle, the most common tendonitis affect the Achilles tendon; the large tendon that is attached to the back of the calcaneus (heel bone). Symptoms include sharp pain and swelling along the tendon, difficulty walking, particularly up and down stairs or hills, swelling and pain on the back of the heel, difficulty going up on tiptoes. There are many causes, including a pronated foot type (flat foot), tight muscles in the back of the leg, excessive activity without adequate stretching, and an increase in running or physical activity. Tendon rupture can occur if Achilles tendonitis is left untreated. The typical length of treatment takes 6-10 weeks depending on the amount of injury and the bodies response to treatment.
• Bunions Problems
  Bunions can be caused by numerous factors: shoes, foot type, how we walk, activities, etc. When you first notice having a bunion, there are non-surgical as well as surgical treatments to consider. Non-surgical treatment may include changes in shoes, anti-inflammatories, rest, ice, padding of the bone prominence. We can also fabricate custom orthotic shoe inserts specific to your foot type which will control the foot and aid in slowing the progression of the bunion.
• Hammertoes
  A hammertoe is a common condition that refers to a condition in which one or more toes is bent, curled, or out of line with the other toes. Thus, the term ‘hammer toe’ refers to a crooked or hammer-like appearance of the toe. This condition may be due to a traumatic event, such as a fracture of the toe, or due to an imbalance in the tendons and muscles that control the toe(s). Other factors in the development of this condition are shoes with tight or narrow toe box, a long second toe, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, high arched feet, and bunion deformities.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Pediatric Foot Care
  Pediatric foot and ankle conditions may have many causes depending on the area and symptoms involved. Is this a skin condition? Does the child have a condition involving the bones in the foot and ankle or the growth of the bones? Is there involvement of tendons and ligaments of the foot and ankle?
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Pain on the bottom of the heel may be the result of inflammation and strain of the plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a type of tissue that attaches to the calcaneus and runs the length of the bottom of the foot.
• Podiatric Surgery
  Dr. Julia Partin is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Partin earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She then completed a surgical residency in elective and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery through University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Partin is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Partin lectures on podiatric topics, focusing on early detection and treatment of foot and ankle conditions in children, athletes and diabetic patients. She enjoys traveling in the U.S. and abroad, playing tennis and biking.