Expert: Podiatry

Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates

If you are looking for a podiatrist in Boise, ID, we welcome you to our practice. As a licensed podiatrist in Boise, ID we believe our patients deserve to have the information needed to make good choices about their foot and ankle care. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available.

Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates has been in business in the Treasure Valley since 1989. During that time, we have expanded to four offices located in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell. We have a professional referral base that exceeds our local area due to our specialization in diabetic neuropathy care. At the present time, we have a physician staff of five. Our physicians are all board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. All physicians are Fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons as well. Hospital staff privileges are included for conservative and surgical care at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, West Valley Medical Center, and Mercy Medical Center. Additionally, we are affiliated with Emerald Surgical Center, an independent freestanding orthopedic and podiatric surgical facility. Emerald Surgical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.

We take pride in providing you with a comfortable office experience. Our qualified staff is friendly and will ensure a pleasant visit.

We accept most major insurances.

Podiatrists are specialists who provide medical diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems, including, but not limited to sprains and fractures, bunions, heel pain/spurs, hammertoes, neuromas, ingrown toenails, warts, corns and calluses. A podiatrist also renders care of sprains, fractures, infections, and injuries of the foot, ankle and heel.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, there are more than 17,800 practicing podiatrists in the United States. Podiatrists are in demand more than ever today because of a rapidly aging population. In addition, according to the association, foot disorders are among the most widespread and neglected health problems affecting people in this country.

Typically, podiatrists:

- Consult with the patient and other physicians on how to prevent foot problems.
- Diagnose and treat tumors, ulcers, fractures, skin and nail diseases, and deformities.
- Perform surgeries to correct or remedy such problems as bunions, clawtoes, fractures, hammertoes, infections, and ruptured Achilles and other ligaments and tendons.
- Prescribe therapies and perform diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound and lab tests.
- Prescribes or fits patients with inserts called orthotics that correct walking patterns.
- Treat conditions such as: bone disorders, bunions, corns, calluses, cysts, heel spurs, infections, ingrown nails, and plantar fasciitis.

Please call to schedule an appointment if:

- You have persistent pain in your feet or ankles.
- You have noticeable change to your nails or skin.
- Your feet are severely cracking, scaling, or peeling.
- There are blisters on your feet.
- There are signs of bacterial infection, including:
— Increased pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or heat.
— Red streaks extending from the affected area.
— Discharge of pus.
— Fever of 100°F(37.78°C) or higher with no other cause.
— Symptoms that do not improve after two weeks of treatment with a non-prescription product.
— Spreading of the infection to other areas, such as the nail bed, or skin under the nail, the nail itself, or the surrounding skin.
- Your toenail is getting thicker and causing you discomfort.
- You have heel pain accompanied by a fever, redness (sometimes warmth) or numbness or tingling in your heel, or persistent pain without putting any weight or pressure on your heel, or the pain is not alleviated by ice, aspirin, (or ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
- You have diabetes or certain diseases associated with poor circulation and you develop athlete`s foot. People with diabetes are at increased risk for a severe bacterial infection of the foot and leg if they have athlete's foot.