- Warts
- Arthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pediatric CareThe American Podiatric Medical Association is the national organization that represents its member podiatric physicians from across the country. The APMA also has more than 20 affiliated and related organizations. These organizations focus their attention on education, research, and specialty areas of interest, such as dermatology, pediatrics, radiology, and sports medicine, among others. The APMA is broadening its focus by bringing more foot health care information to the Internet to better serve the public. You can access this website at http://www.apma.org.
- Kidney StonesExtracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a new and innovative way to treat patients with chronic heel pain. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) devices developed from lithotripters - kidney stone shock wave devices. The ESWT device delivers high-energy sound waves to the affected area causing microscopic damage to the tissue in the surrounding area, thereby promoting new tissue growth and healing.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundMakes independent judgments, prescribes medications, utilizes x-rays, MRI, ultrasound and other laboratory tests for diagnostic purposes, and orders physical therapy.
- MRI
- Radiology
- X-Rays
- Orthopedics
- Wound Care
- Pinched NerveA neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a "pinched nerve" or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes that brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in the ball of the foot.
- Bunions
- Ingrown Toenails
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Skin CancerWe often view the sun's harmful rays as the primary cause of skin cancer, but this does not hold true of cancers that arise on the skin of the feet. A podiatrist's knowledge and training is of extreme importance for patients for the early detection of both benign and malignant skin tumors.
- Dermatology
- Corns
- Cyst
- UlcerDiabetes can affect blood flow and nerves in the feet. If the tissues have been damaged, it is very difficult to heal a wound and fight infection. The nerve damage is called neuropathy (numbness) and you can "walk a hole (ulcer) in the foot" and not even know it. The most important thing a diabetic can do is check feet daily for changes.
- Calluses
- Fungus
- Sports MedicineThe American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is the professional organization for podiatric surgeons, doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM) who are graduates of four-year podiatric medical colleges and have completed surgical residencies. In addition to setting standards and sponsoring research, this organization strives to provide continuing information to consumers relating to foot health, foot and ankle deformities, care of the diabetic foot, congenital deformities, and foot and ankle disorders caused by diseases such as arthritis, trauma, aging, and sports injuries. Check out this site at http://www.acfas.org.
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Heel Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy1971-74 - United States Army, program for Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine students: two days per week, involving dermatology conferences, orthopedic conferences, orthopedic rounds, physical therapy rounds for upper and lower extremity amputees, occupational therapy, and use and fabrication of upper and lower extremity orthotics and prosthetics
- General PodiatryElizabeth J. Weber was born on the 4th of June, 1971 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. She was raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from Conestoga high school in 1989. She graduated from Temple University in 1993 with a BA in Biology after having completed a study abroad in Leeds, England at Leeds Polytechnic. She went on to the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, which is now known as Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, and finished in 1998. While attending podiatry school, she did an internship abroad in Costa Rica for 2 months at the San Juan de Dios hospital. She spent 3 years in the podiatric residency program at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, New York.
- Ankle SprainFoot and ankle emergencies happen every day. Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time. Early attention is vitally important. Whenever you sustain a foot or ankle injury, you should seek immediate treatment from a podiatric physician.
- Arthritic Foot Care
- Bunions ProblemsUsually a foot disorder is already present and shoes can aggravate it. Some examples are bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, and bony prominences (spurs).
- Calluses
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Fungus ToenailsToenail fungus is an infection underneath the surface of the nail caused by fungi. The disease is characterized by a progressive change in a toenail's quality and color.
- HammertoesPerforms surgical correction of the foot including: hammertoes, clawtoes, bunions, fractures, infections, ruptured ligaments and tendons, and neuro-vascular abnormalities of the foot.
- Heel SpursTreats conditions such as: corns, calluses, bunions, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, ingrown nails, cysts, bone disorders, and infections of the foot.
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown ToenailsIngrown toenails, the most common nail impairment, are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the soft tissue of nail grooves, often leading to irritation, redness, and swelling.
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Podiatric OrthopedicsPromotes understanding of the valuable services rendered by podiatrists who devote most of their practice to podiatric orthopedics and primary podiatric medicine.
- Podiatric SurgeryYes, Dr. Robert Weber is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. This involves a high level of surgical competence as demonstrated on written and oral examinations, acceptance by the Board on a wide range of completed surgical cases with excellent outcomes, and a minimum requirement for the number of years in surgical practice. Dr. Elizabeth Weber is also board certified.