General Practitioners

• Warts
• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Plantar fasciitis may occur when the band of tissues that support the arch of your foot experience too much stress. These tissues can become strained from frequently performing sporting activities, thus causing inflammation and pain at the bottom of the heel.
• Emergency Care
  Every 11 seconds, an elderly American is being treated in an emergency room for a fall related injury. Falls are the leading cause of head and hip injuries for those 65 and older. Due to decreases in strength, balance, senses, and lack of awareness, elderly persons are very susceptible to falling. Thankfully, there are a number of things older persons can do to prevent falls.
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Diabetic feet must be inspected on a daily basis. Diabetic foot care at home is possible if a patient is provided with instructions from their podiatrist. If you’d like more information on how to maintain healthy feet while living with diabetes, seek the assistance of a podiatrist who can provide you with the tips needed for healthy foot care.

Neurologists

• Neurolysis
  He has been a participant at the annual Limb Deformity Course at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics in Baltimore, MD. In addition, he has authored several articles on the use of external fixation for the foot and leg. He has also completed additional training at the Dellon Institute for Peripheral Nerve Surgery® and has achieved the status of Fellow in the Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, a multi-specialty international organization dedicated to the study of peripheral nerve syndromes. He has been certified in the Dellon-Technique of Peripheral Neurolysis, a procedure with particular benefits to those with peripheral neuropathy or chronic pain due to a nerve injury or nerve compression syndrome, including chronic heel pain.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: For diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems, heel pain, tendonitis, tendon and ligament tears, stress fractures, neuromas, bursitis, and tumors.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
  He completed his surgical residency in Buffalo, NY at Sheehan Memorial Hospital and the VA Medical Center. This was followed with a fellowship in Kurgan, Russia at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopedics, specializing in correction of deformities of the lower extremity using external ring fixation. He then completed an additional year of training in the United States on the application of external fixation for foot and leg disorders.
• Bunion Surgery
• Joint Replacement
• Bunions
  Reasons that a person may develop a bunion can vary. Some patients may form bunions due to genetic factors, complications with arthritis, or a weak foot structure. General aging can also play a role in the formation of a bunion.
• Neurosurgery
• Ingrown Toenails
  There are many ways to maintain healthy foot care when dealing with diabetes. Most importantly, you want to ensure that you’re managing your blood glucose levels, otherwise known as your blood sugar. You also want to ensure that you’re checking your feet daily. As mentioned before, it’s important to recognize if your feet have cuts, sores, blisters, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, or other troubling foot conditions to stay ahead of the issue and prevent yourself from further harm. Along with foot checks, you should also wash and dry your feet daily using lukewarm water. It may also be useful in certain cases to moisturize your feet a few times a week, especially if you’re prone to dryness. Please be advised, however, to avoid moisturizing between the toes as they will not dry properly. Another rule you may want to follow is to ensure you’re cutting your toenails straight across. You should also refrain from digging into the sides of the toes; this will help prevent the development of an ingrown toenail. If you do happen to develop a corn or callus, never treat them yourself; seek the help of a professional. It may also be beneficial to look into socks made specifically for those with diabetes to help provide yourself with extra cushion. You may also want to refrain from walking barefoot, as well as avoid smoking, as it restricts the blood flow to your feet.

Dermatologists

• Corns
  Corns and calluses are hard layers of skin that usually form due to friction. Generally, they will be in areas of the foot that are bearing weight, or areas that frequently rub against the shoe. Soft corns are typically found between the toes.
• Cyst
• Calluses
  Orthotics, as well as medical pads for corns and calluses that may develop due to your hammertoe, are recommended to help relieve discomfort. Light toe exercises may also be helpful for strengthening the muscles and mobility of your toes.
• Fungus
  The area of the toes is generally warm and damp, unfortunately making it a great area for fungus to grow. If left untreated, the fungal infection can spread, which is why it’s so important to get professional help early on and look into your treatment options.
• Lesions

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Some common contributors that lead to foot and ankle injuries in the realm of sports include not stretching properly or failing to warm up, wearing the incorrect footwear needed for your particular sport, as well as not taping or providing your feet and ankle with the needed support. There are a number of foot conditions that can develop if certain safety measures are ignored. Some of the most common conditions related to sports injuries include achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures, to name a few.
• Physical Therapy
  Your podiatrist can diagnose nerve damage by conducting a neurological physical exam, which consists of various simple tests performed right in the office. Depending on their diagnosis, the condition may be treated with medications, icing techniques, custom orthotics, cortisone injections, physical therapy, or massage. If these more conservative approaches do not adequately relieve symptoms, your podiatrist may suggest decompressing the nerve with a surgical procedure to open the fibrous canal it resides in.
• Tennis Elbow
  Shockwave therapy is a new treatment option designed to treat bone conditions such as tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and others. Shockwave therapy uses high intensity sound waves that are directed to the affected tissues of the body with pinpoint accuracy. The effects are very beneficial, leading to a production of collagen fibers, eliminating inflammation.
• Shoulder Pain
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Back Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  To ensure your convenience, below is the information you need about our podiatry office, including our hours, location, appointment scheduling and insurance acceptance.
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain
  Some sports may be considered more dangerous in terms of foot and ankle injuries compared to others. These sports may include basketball, running, football, soccer, and dancing. Sports that require tightly worn shoes as well as have a particular focus on jumping typically run a higher risk of injury. Because the feet are considered the foundation of the body, help us stay balanced, and enable us to perform our everyday activities, professional help should be sought at the first instinct of something gone wrong.
• Bunions Problems
  A bunion is a bony, painful swelling that is often formed on the first joint of the big toe. Bunions can be extremely painful due to the weight of all your body resting on it each time you take a step. Everyday activities, such as walking and wearing shoes, can cause you extreme discomfort if you have a bunion.
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
  Dr. Leonard M. Talarico is available to treat foot and ankle ailments such as diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts and painful calluses. Our practice specializes in general foot care. Please call our office in Pooler at (912) 330-8885 for an appointment.
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
  Fungal infections occur due to fungus getting through the cracks of the toes or cuts in your skin. Common signs that you may have a fungal infection include thicker than normal toenails, oddly shaped toenails, discoloration, a yellowish hue to the nail, and separation of the nail and nail bed. Fungal infections can affect anyone but are most common among men, those with diabetes or athlete’s foot, and smokers. The risk of having toenail fungus also increases as you age, if another family member has it, and if you have a weaker immune system.
• Hammertoes
  Hammertoes can be identified by an abnormal bend in the middle joint of the toe. This abnormal bending can lead to added pressure on the toe when wearing shoes. It can also cause pain or discomfort when walking or running. Because hammertoes typically worsen overtime and become increasingly more rigid, it’s recommended that you seek the help of a podiatrist for treatment options if you believe you’re experiencing the symptoms of this deformity.
• Heel Spurs
  There are two categories of heel pain: pain on the bottom (plantar) and pain on the back of the heel bone (calcaneus). The most common cause pain on the bottom of the heel is plantar fasciitis or better known as heel spur syndrome. Another common cause is nerve entrapment (~70% of patients have both plantar fasciitis and nerve entrapment) and less commonly, stress fracture, arthritis, tendonitis, a cyst or a combination of these. Pain on the back of the heel most often involves the insertion of the Achilles tendon into the bone. Due to the multi-factorial nature of heel pain, the earlier a diagnosis is made, the better the outcome.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
  Treatment for an ingrown toenail will vary on a case by case basis. One form of treatment requires lifting the ingrown nail and placing a splint or piece of cotton underneath. Another method for a more severe case would involve partially removing the nail. For cases that need extreme care, the nail itself and tissue would have to be removed.
• Foot Neuroma
  Morton's neuroma is a painful foot condition that commonly affects the areas between the second and third or third and fourth toe, although other areas of the foot are also susceptible. Morton’s neuroma is caused by an inflamed nerve in the foot that is being squeezed and aggravated by surrounding bones.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Shockwave therapy is a treatment commonly used to treat various injuries and conditions, particularly plantar fasciitis in the feet. To learn more, consult with
• Podiatric Deformities
  Our podiatrist, Leonard Talarico, DPM, specializes in general, foot and ankle care, children’s foot health, foot deformities, and minor surgery. He also offers MLS laser, shockwave therapy, and Lapiplsty 3D bunion surgery. Having chronic foot and ankle pain can affect the quality of your life and finding the right foot and ankle specialist can be just as difficult. We understand each patient is different and will create a treatment plan best suited to their specific needs. We are also aware how hectic life can be and will make our best effort to accommodate you when scheduling your appointment. For your convenience, our office can often provide same day appointments in emergency situations.