General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

Internists

• Kidney Stones
  . “Extracorporeal” means “outside of the body.” During this noninvasive procedure, sonic waves are directed at the area of pain using a device similar to that currently used in nonsurgical treatment of kidney stones.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  The EPAT® machine is small and has an attachment that looks similar to an ultrasound wand. In most cases, treatment will be weekly for a series of 3 to 6 treatments. Treatments take approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Typically treatment is NOT painful. Some patients may experience some slight discomfort.
• MRI
  Your health care provider will first perform a physical exam. Your doctor will look for tenderness along the tendon and pain in the area of the tendon when you stand on your toes. X-rays can help diagnose bone problems, and an MRI scan may be done if you are considering surgery or there is a chance that you have a tear in the Achilles tendon.
• X-Rays
• Iontophoresis
  Iontophoresis is a procedure used to treat excessive sweating in the hands or feet. The procedure involves one or a series of short, 10- to 20-minute sessions in the doctor’s office during which a light electrical current is passed through water into the feet. The current is gradually increased until the patient experiences a slight Read more

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  As a surgical resident at Southwestern General Hospital, Dr. Klein had the opportunity to work with many surgeons and in many specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Klein worked closely with physicians at the El Paso Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Klein spent a year at the West Palm Beach FL Veterans Administration Hospital as well.
• Wound Care
  Dr. Smith performed residency training at the Maryland Podiatric Residency Program in Baltimore, Maryland. During his residency in Baltimore, Dr. Smith spent time at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Maryland General Hospital, Bon Secours Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center Wound Care Center, and St. Agnes Surgery Center.
• Ankle Surgery
  Dr. Nicole McCormack has over ten years of experience in foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and podiatric medicine.
• Bunion Surgery
  Depending on the size of the enlargement, misalignment of the toe, and pain experienced, conservative treatments may not be adequate to prevent progressive damage from bunions. In these cases, bunion surgery, known as a
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Dr. Klein moved to Maryland after completing his surgical residency in 2000. As a surgical resident at Southwestern General Hospital, Dr. Klein had the opportunity to work with many surgeons and in many specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Klein worked closely with physicians at the El Paso Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Klein spent a year at the West Palm Beach FL Veterans Administration Hospital as well. Dr. Klein became interested in medicine at an early age. Throughout his life Dr. Klein has participated in many organizations related to health care. Dr. Klein volunteered at local hospitals and worked with several physicians before attending college. Dr. Klein is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is a Member of the Maryland and Virginia Podiatric Medical Association. Dr. Klein is a board certified member of the American Board of Surgical First Assistants. Dr. Klein holds a bachelors degree in Microbiology and a minor degree in Chemistry from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Dr. Klein completed his medical degree at the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago.
• Bunions
  Metatarsophalangeal joint ). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. The enlargement and its protrusion cause friction and pressure as they rub against the shoe. Over time, the movement of the big toe angles in toward the other toes, sometimes overlapping a third toe (known as
• Gangrene
  According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, neuropathy occurs in about 70 percent of people with diabetes, and its symptoms can result in harmful infections. If you can’t feel your feet, you won’t be able to notice cuts, sores, or pain. And if you can’t feel these irritations and wounds, they may lead to infection, and untreated infections can lead to gangrene, which in turn can require amputation.
• Vascular Surgery
  Dr. McCormack completed a surgical residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Hartford, CT, where her training involved rotations in Emergency Medicine, Plastic & Vascular Surgery. She is Board Certified with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Wound Management.
• Ingrown Toenails
  If you have one of the following urgent issues: wounds, foreign bodies, fractures, foot trauma, ankle sprains, infections of any type, infected ingrown toenails, and foot ulcers—We are open to treat you in the office.

Plastic Surgeons

• Plastic Surgery

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.
• Cyst
• Calluses
  Plantar calluses, develop when one metatarsal bone is longer or lower than the others and it hits the ground with more force than it is equipped to handle. As a result, the skin under this bone thickens. The resulting callus causes irritation and pain.
• Eczema
  Heel fissures is the term for cracking of the skin of the heels. This can be a painful condition that can cause bleeding. Open-backed sandals or shoes that allow more slippage around the heel while walking are often culprits that cause heel fissures. Skin conditions, such as eczema and
• Fungus
  Fungal nail problems are extremely common and often go untreated because they can persist for years without causing pain. The disease, characterized by a change in a toenail’s color, is often considered nothing more than a slight blemish. Unfortunately, left untreated nail fungus can present serious problems.
• Psoriasis
  Psoriasis, can also lead to heel fissures. The skin thickens as a result of the friction. Wearing proper shoes and the use of deep skin moisturizers and lotions can reduce the dryness associated with the condition and allow the foot to heal.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
  Over pronation is the most common cause. The condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy.
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
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• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  People call a doctor of podiatry for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle problems. Please contact our office if you experience one of the following...
• Achilles Tendonitis
  Odiatrists are specially trained in the latest techniques to help you recover from Achilles Tendonitis and get back to your active lifestyle. Our treatments include
• Ankle Instability
• Ankle Sprain
  We offer the most advanced therapies and platelet treatments for foot and ankle injuries and degenerative conditions. Amniofix, a non surgical treatment, can be an effective way to treat many athletic injuries that would normally require surgery, and is effective in treating age related ankle arthritis.
• Bunions Problems
  Metatarsophalangeal joint ). Bunions form when the toe moves out of place. The enlargement and its protuberance cause friction and pressure as they rub against footwear. Over time, the movement of the big toe angles in toward the other toes, sometimes overlapping a third toe (known as
• Calluses
• Flat Feet
• Hammertoes
  A hammer toe can cause pain when you walk or when you try to stretch the toe or those around it. Essentially a hammer toe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. Any toe on your foot can have hammertoe, but most often it occurs on the second or third toe. Sometimes people are born with hammer toe but it usually develops over time due to wearing ill-fitting shoes, such as tight, pointed heels. In most cases, a hammer toe condition is treatable. However, hammer toe symptoms may be mild or severe
• Heel Spurs
  Heel spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.
• Heel Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  In most cases, treating ingrown toenails is simple: soak the foot in warm, soapy water several times each day. Avoid wearing tight shoes or socks. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed if an infection is present. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In severe cases, if an acute infection occurs, surgical removal of part of the ingrown toenail may be needed. Known as
• Foot Injuries
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of
• Podiatric Surgery
  Aesthetic Foot Surgery with innovative techniques created by Drs. Klein and Smith are a new method of performing corrective surgery where procedures are performed with a short, pain-free recovery period, and result in permanent correction with beautiful aesthetic results. This allows active professional patients or regular people with busy lives to address problems with their feet before they become symptomatic.