General Practitioners

• Plantar Fasciitis
  Your feet are basically the support system that your body relies on for stability and movement. When that stability is threatened as a result of an illness, infection, or injury, your entire body will begin to feel the effects. Flat feet can cause lower back and leg pain, plantar fasciitis can damage your knees and hips, and overall pain can cause depression and anxiety (just to mention a few common conditions). In some cases, abnormalities or injuries can even cause deformities in the foot, causing it to lose proper function. In these situations, surgery can be the best option not only to find relief but to permanently fix the underlying condition.
• Medical Weight Loss
  Weight management – Having to support an excessive amount of weight can wreak havoc on your heels. Eating right and exercising regularly will help you maintain a weight that is healthy for both your heels and you!
• Sleep Disorders
  Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a prevalent sleep disorder that significantly impacts quality of life and is often comorbid with other neurological diseases such as peripheral neuropathy. The exact mechanisms underlying RLS remain unclear, and treatment options are typically aimed at symptom relief rather than addressing the root cause. RLS can manifest in two main forms: primary and secondary, with secondary RLS frequently associated with peripheral neuropathy. The condition’s prevalence in the general population ranges from 5% to 15%, and it is often characterized by an urge to move the legs accompanied by uncomfortable sensations that worsen during rest and in the evening.
• Emergency Care
  Deformities necessitating emergency care (and in extreme cases even amputation). Burns, frostbite, or prolonged exposure to dampness (which can cause bacterial and fungal infections) can also be easily overlooked.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  , a condition similar to carpal tunnel syndrome in the wrist. We want you to understand what’s happening to your nerves so you recognize when it is time to seek medical treatment to keep your feet healthy.
• Multiple Sclerosis
  The two forms of RLS are primary, which has a strong genetic component and typically presents before age 45, and secondary, which is more symptomatic and often associated with other neuropathic disorders or conditions like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and peripheral neuropathy. Treatment for RLS varies depending on the form. Primary RLS is often treated with dopamine agonists, alpha 2 delta ligands, opioid agonists, and iron supplementation. Secondary RLS treatment may include ropinirole, levodopa, vitamin C and E supplementation, or exercise, particularly for those with end-stage renal disease. However, treatments primarily aim to manage symptoms due to the poor understanding of RLS etiology.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Wharton’s jelly is administered via syringe, with real time visualization utilizing ultrasound guidance, directly to the injured site, or defect. The application is relatively painless and takes mere minutes.

Surgeons

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  2024 International MIFAS Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Surgery Workshop In July of 2024, Dr. Parker lectured and taught other doctors at a Minimally Invasive Surgery Workshop conference.
• Ankle Surgery
  I am honored to have the opportunity to lecture and teach cadaver courses nationally for the AENS and various State Podiatric Medical Associations on nerve surgery and various implants and fixations used in foot and ankle surgery. I enjoy that I am able to share the knowledge that I have gained throughout the years with other surgeons so that they may also provide their patients with these life changing procedures. I will belabor my credentials here; however if you care to, please click on the link to my professional profile where you will find a complete list of my experience.
• Bunion Surgery
  Patients who opt for minimally invasive bunion surgery often experience less post-operative pain. The smaller incisions and less tissue manipulation lead to reduced trauma to the foot, which translates into a more comfortable recovery period. This means less reliance on pain medication and a quicker return to daily activities. The faster recovery time is another key advantage, allowing patients to resume their regular routines and mobility sooner than with traditional open surgery. For those who want to get back to work or maintain an active lifestyle, this can be a significant benefit.
• Cyst Removal
• Bunions
  Mrs. Dice came in with bunions and had extreme pain from her bunions keeping her from daily 10 mile walks. After coming into Dr. Parker’s office and having almost no pain after surgery she is back to normal! Thank you so much for the kind words Mrs. Dice.
• Neurosurgery
  Nerves don’t like being pressed. If it happens too often or for too long, they will let you know in a variety of ways. At Parker Foot & Ankle and the Neuropathy Care Center of Houston, Dr. Parker has treated nerve compression in thousands of patients since training in nerve surgery in 2001, and one condition is often to blame—
• Knee Replacement
  There are a variety of causes for this medical condition. Inherited genetic conditions, such as muscular dystrophy or spinal muscular atrophy, might explain your drooping foot. Motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a degenerative condition affecting motor functions and could contribute to the onset of drop foot. Nerve damage that occurred during hip or knee replacement surgery, or as a complication of diabetes, may also lead to this ailment.
• Reconstructive Surgery
  While we see surgery as a last resort, you can be thankful that Dr. Parker is also well trained in a comprehensive variety of advanced surgical techniques, including reconstructive surgery for foot and ankle deformities, as well as Dellon Institute extremity nerve decompression.

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Going bar efoot is a definite no-go for those with significant sensitivity loss. Always wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes that protect you both from exterior damage (like stepping on a sharp rock) and interior damage (like corns or blisters caused by too much friction from a shoe that’s too tight in the toe box). You may con
• Cyst
• Frostbite
• Calluses
  . The harder you work your feet, the harder they have to work to prevent problems. As a result, the skin on your feet can harden and form
• Fungus
  Since your feet are subjected to continuous rubbing and pressure all day, they develop thicker skin than anywhere else on your body. Although this extra protection is useful to avoid irritation from friction, it can also mask serious skin conditions that your feet are naturally prone to. In addition, the areas around your toenails are also highly susceptible to infection, bacteria, and fungus.
• Skin Care
  Skin and toenail issues can not only be embarrassing, but also painful. No one should have to hide their feet or their pain, especially when their problems can be fixed. We take nail and skin care extremely seriously and spent the better part of our careers developing care and treatment options for all of your skin care needs. Our treatments include...
• Burns

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Isn’t it time that you learned as well? Come see how Parker Foot and Ankle can help you score pain relief for a variety of sports injuries, including...
• Physical Therapy
  Treatment for the condition depends upon the root cause. If the nerve issue can be resolved, for example, then foot drop will improve or disappear completely. If the case is permanent, then physical therapy becomes an option. By strengthening the leg muscles and your range of motion in the ankle and knee, you can improve gait issues that happen with drop foot. Stretching can help prevent stiffness from developing in the heel, so this is certainly recommended. Stimulation of the nerve that controls your ability to lift your foot may improve the condition. There are also surgical options for either new or existing cases of this ailment.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  I have dedicated my career for over 40 years to providing my patients with the best and most up-to-date care that I can possibly provide. I served on the American Board of Podiatric Medicine as an examiner for over a decade and was one of two cofounders of The Harris County Podiatric Residency program. I was President of the SW division of the American College of Foot Surgeons as well as held the office of  Vice President of the  Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons.
• Ankle Sprain
  On average, 11 million visits are made to doctors’ offices each year as a result of foot and ankle injuries, many of which result from sports-related accidents. If you’re an athlete, you know that even the smallest misstep or miscalculation in footing can not only cost you a goal, but also your stability.
• Bunions Problems
  Bunions can be very painful. With each step, your entire body weight rests on that bunion. Ouch! Conservative treatment options can help alleviate pain, but will not fix the problem because bunions are a progressive disorder that will not go away on their own without surgical correction.
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Flat Feet
  Sometimes the problem is related to genetics, as in a flat foot structure that causes your ankle to roll inward and force the retinaculum closer to the bone. You can develop fallen arches as you age or in as a result of certain diseases as well, with the same results.
• Fungus Toenails
  Of all the things that could go wrong with your feet, having a toenail fungus doesn’t seem that serious. However, it can make you self-conscious, inhibit your activity (for fear of spreading it), and even lead to open sores on
• Hammertoes
  . When your toes are constantly jammed into shoes, used to kick objects, or repeatedly contracted, they can
• Heel Spurs
  Heel spurs often accompany this condition, as the constant pulling on the bone can start to form a hook-like protrusion, adding to the problem.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Whether you’re suffering from a painful ingrown toenail or an embarrassing fungal skin infection, bring your feet and toes in to see Dr. Robert Parker. We will help you eliminate these unsightly problems and restore the health and appearance of your feet.
• Foot Injuries
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Chronic heel pain is another condition that may benefit from laser treatment. Reducing pain and inflammation from plantar fasciitis while stimulating repair of the ligament that supports the arch are real benefits, especially when the treatment comes with no known side effects.
• Podiatric Surgery
  The next most common site of compression is at the top of the foot where a small tendon compresses the deep fibular (peroneal) nerve against the underlying bone. Symptoms here are only sensory, and may feel like a knife sticking in the top of the foot, and pain between the first and second toes. This happens after a crush injury to the foot, wearing tight shoes or tightly laced boots, a broken foot bone, or foot surgery. The treatment is to remove the small tendon and decompress the nerve.