What is a Direct Care Podiatrist?
A direct care podiatrist does not participate with insurance. We have been a direct care podiatry practice since October 2021.
A little more than half the patients we see come to the office with pain, pain in the ball of the foot from a neuroma, heel pain, ankle pain, arthritis, and tendonitis. Laser therapy in conjunction with taping, shoe recommendations, stretching and orthotics works fantastic for these conditions. But how does it work?
Diabetes can hit your feet pretty hard. When blood flow is reduced due to excess glucose in the bloodstream, the ability of your body to heal any damage in the feet may be impaired.
There is a link between diabetes and heart disease too. The theme of this year’s National Diabetes Month in November is “Take Diabetes to Heart” to focus on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
If you have pain in the ball of your foot – kind of like when you have a pebble in your shoe, or when you sock is bunched up under your toes – then you may have Morton’s neuroma.
After a foot injury, or if you have had foot, toe or heel pain for a while but you haven’t done anything about it, you may be hesitant to seek the help of a podiatrist.
If you follow shoe trends – or maybe that special lady in your life does – you probably have heard of the new floss heels. A floss heel – named for the dental product because their straps are so wispy – has virtually no supportive structure for the foot, even with a thin ankle strap. The heel is flimsy and, at 2 ½ inches, is a little too high for daily wear.
Do you have pain in one or more toenails? Does it look red and swollen? Is it uncomfortable or even painful when you put on shoes? If you answered “Yes” to one or more of these questions, you may have an ingrown toenail.
It’s common for people to not always consider a problem before it personally affects them. One foot issue, in particular, that isn’t often considered until it’s already a problem is foot fungus.
Lighthouse Foot and Ankle Center, PC
23 Spring St. Suite B
Scarborough, ME 04074
FAX: (207) 774-0063
You may call our office directly during normal business hours or contact us via the patient portal.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Friday Orthotic casting appointments only
Closed daily for lunch
between 12pm - 1pm