General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are two common forms of arthritis that affect millions of Americans, especially those over age 45. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the entire body whereas osteoarthritis is isolated to the joints.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Diabetic Foot Care

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Dr. Branden Rhodes has more than a decade of experience treating patients in the Baltimore area. Dr. Rhodes is a graduate of the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a 3 year surgical residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University Hospital and was chief resident his third year. His training includes rotations in pediatric orthopedics at Children’s National Hospital in D.C. and plastic/limb salvage at the renowned Georgetown Limb Salvage Center.
• Wound Care
  Dr. Wilson enjoys getting to know each of his patients and seeks to help them continue their desired activity level through conservative and surgical management of their foot and ankle issues. He is trained in several areas of podiatric and orthopedic medicine including: diabetic limb salvage, wound care, trauma and reconstructive foot surgery including pediatric deformity correction.
• Ankle Surgery
• Bunions
  Dr. Sider is passionate about treating each of his patients’ podiatric needs. He provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a variety of conditions, including foot & ankle sprains, heel pain, bunions, hammertoes and soft tissue pathology such as ingrown nails, warts, athlete’s foot and fungus nails. He also specializes in diabetic foot management and limb salvage utilizing both surgical and conservative treatments.
• Ingrown Toenails
• Reconstructive Surgery

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Poorly fitting shoes are the number one cause of foot injury when it comes to diabetes. Red spots, sores, blisters, corns, calluses, or any persistent pain should be taken seriously, and properly fitting footwear (along with orthotics) should be worn.
• Calluses
  Corns and calluses are NOT soft tissue problems and there is no “root” to be removed. No matter how much they are cut down or debrided, they will return. Painful corns and calluses are the result of abnormal position of the underlying bone. Often hammertoes become painful because a bursal sac will develop between the bone and corn or callus. The bursal sac can be treated with injections and anti-inflammatory medications. If this relieves the symptoms then surgery can be delayed. If these treatments fail, then structural correction of the hammertoe is recommended by your physician.
• Fungus
  These are caused by fungus that resides in the skin (tinea pedis) or nails (onychomycosis). This infection, if left untreated can blister and cause a break in the skin leaving you susceptible to a bacterial infection. In its early stages, the redness and itching can be treated with topical creams and liquids.

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Dr. Rhodes provides compassionate care to helping patients treat foot and ankle conditions. He has extensive knowledge and training in both conservative and surgical treatment. He specializes in sports medicine and preventive diabetic care. Dr. Rhodes takes care to provide each patient with a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan that will help them recover and enjoy life.
• Physical Therapy
  Surgery to reconstruct the joint may be needed if arthritis causes chronic problems that cannot be controlled by medication, orthotics or physical therapy.
• Heel Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Dr. Sean Sider is an experienced and compassionate podiatrist who has been serving patients in the Baltimore area with podiatric care for more than 20 years. Dr. Sider is a graduate of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM). He completed his podiatric surgical residency at Liberty Medical Center/Mercy Medical Center and a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Fellowship at the University of Maryland.
• Arthritic Foot Care
• Bunions Problems
  Pain in the feet is not normal and it is usually the result of an abnormal relationship or misalignment of the bones in the foot at inappropriate times during the gait cycle (patho-mechanics). Patho-mechanics can result in bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, corns, calluses, or just tired aching feet. If your shoes wear out abnormally in the inside heel or outside heel, this is another good indication that patho-mechanics is occurring.
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Diabetes is a chronic disease causing high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Diabetes also weakens your immune system, making it more difficult for your body to fight off infections, which can, in turn, damage your nervous system. This damage can affect the ability to feel sensations in your feet.
• Fungus Toenails
  After years of testing, there are new oral medications that have been found to be both effective and safe. They are well-tolerated and extremely effective on chronic skin and nail fungal infections. It takes about 6-12 months for the nail to clear up. About 71% of patients are cured.
• Geriatric Foot Care
  The geriatric patient has many of the same foot problems as the younger patient but their condition is often complicated by poor circulation, arthritis, bursitis, neuritis or other inflammatory conditions.
• Hammertoes
  Hammertoe deformity is a structural deformity in which abnormal biomechanics cause the toe(s) to contract at one, two or all three of the joints within that toe. When in its early stages, the deformity is flexible. Normally hammertoes by themselves are not painful, but with foot wear, the prominent knuckle of the toe rubs the shoe, producing an area of irritation which eventually forms a corn.
• Heel Spurs
  Heel pain, plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome is caused by an abnormal and excessive pull of the plantar fascia at its insertion. Morning pain and pain after periods of rest is characteristic and can progress to pain all the time. Treatment is aimed at shrinking the bursal sac via strapping, NSAID’s, injection and orthotics. If this fails, treatment can be rendered via surgical correction in order to release the fascia.
• Heel Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Ingrown nails are caused when the nail is incurvated (turned in) and penetrates the skin. The improper trimming of the nails, tight shoes, or injury to the nail can cause ingrown toenails to worsen. Early and mild ingrown nails are slightly painful and red. Later, more severe cases result in red, swollen nail boarders which might pus over. Partial removal of the corner of the nail usually gives prompt relief. If this condition becomes chronic, then permanent nail removal of the corner might be suggested.
• Foot Injuries
• Foot Orthotics
  Here at Foot Centers of Maryland, we provide custom foot orthotics. Custom orthotics are specifically designed to fit your feet and provide the utmost support and comfort. They match the shape of your feet and are designed to keep up with your day to day activities. We will conduct a thorough evaluation of your feet, ankles, and legs, creating a completely custom shoe designed just for you and your needs.
• Pediatric Foot Care
  The most common foot problem seen in children is in-toe. Often times this is the result of lack of external rotation at the hip (femur). The result is in-toe gait and a flattening of the arch.
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Podiatric Deformities
  Our practice specializes in the treatment of foot deformities, sports injuries, the diabetic foot and its prevention of amputation,, and reconstructive surgery for all ages. We also specialize in skin disorders such as toenail fungus, athletes foot, ingrown toenails, corns and warts, just to name a few.
• Podiatric Surgery
  Dr. Deiboldt has over 20 years experience and specializes in working with the young and old, diabetic patients, sport related injuries, reconstructive foot surgery, laser treatments, and biomechanics.