Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon
What is a Foot and Ankle Orthopedic surgeon?
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors (MD) who specialize in treating and diagnosing disorders affecting the feet and ankle, including disorders of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.
Why choose a Foot and Ankle Orthopedic surgeon?
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic surgeons have extensive training in musculoskeletal issues beginning with four years of medical school and five years of orthopedic surgery residency. After completion of residency, they complete an additional one year advanced fellowship training focused on foot and ankle care.
Scope of care
Foot and Ankle Orthopedic surgeons treat a broad range of conditions, including traumatic injuries such as ankle fractures, common conditions like bunions and Achilles tendinitis, and complex deformities and arthritic conditions.