Division of Podiatry
The Division of Podiatry offers personalized patient care, research programs and a variety of education and training opportunities.
Supporting Your Health Through Expert Foot Care
Our feet are some of the hardest working parts of our bodies. They help us get where we need to go, but they also bear our entire body weight. Our feet can also give us clues about our overall health. That’s why it’s important to make sure they work at their best.
Most foot problems can be improved or resolved with expert care. If you’re having foot problems, the podiatrists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) can help.
What Is Podiatry?
Podiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the feet, ankles, and lower legs. Podiatrists can diagnose, treat and manage conditions that involve these body parts. The Division of Podiatry offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments for foot and ankle conditions.
Conditions We Treat
BIDMC provides an experienced and caring approach to the most complicated foot deformities using the latest techniques.
The podiatry specialists at BIDMC can treat a wide range of common foot and ankle conditions:
- Achilles tendon
- Ankle instability
- Ankle sprains
- Arthritic foot and ankle care
- Athletes foot
- Broken toes
- Bunions
- Calluses
- Corns
- Crush injuries
- Diabetic foot (complications and preventative care)
- Flat feet
- Fungus toenails
- Hammertoes
- Heel spurs
- Infections
- Ingrown toenails
- Injuries
- Metatarsalgia
- Neuromas
- Plantar fasciitis
- Warts
- Wounds
Treatments We Offer
The podiatry team at BIDMC offers numerous treatments and surgical options for your foot and ankle conditions:
- Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)
- Callus and corn removal
- Forefoot surgery
- Orthotic shoe inserts
- Pediatric and adult flatfoot reconstruction
- Reconstructive surgery of the diabetic foot
- Revisional surgery
Your First Podiatry Appointment
If you are a new patient, please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your appointment to fill out all necessary forms.
If you have had imaging outside of BIDMC, please bring in a copy for your doctor to review. If you are coming for orthotic shoe inserts, please wear appropriate shoes. Wear loose-fitting, casual clothing that allows you to walk as comfortably as possible. Women should wear slacks and no pantyhose.
Feel free to contact our practice manager at 617-632-8428 if you have questions or concerns.
More About Podiatry
Diabetic Foot & Leg Care
The Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center is renowned for treating complex diabetic foot conditions using advanced techniques. Our team of specialists will work with you to help prevent, treat and manage many diabetic lower extremity problems:
- Charcot joint deformities
- Chronic wounds that won’t heal
- Infections
- Peripheral vascular disease
We use of a variety of therapies to treat foot diabetic conditions:
- Advanced wound care techniques
- Bracing, orthoses and shoe therapy
- Preventive diabetic foot care
Sports Medicine & Trauma
Our physicians and physical therapists treat common sports injuries to the lower extremities, whether you are a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete.
We provide surgical and non-surgical treatments, including physical therapy and orthotic devices, depending on the location and severity of your injury. Our goal is to help you return to your normal activities as soon as possible.
Sports injuries we treat include:
- Ankle sprains
- Broken bones in the foot
- Heel pain/plantar fasciitis
- Joint dislocations
- Ligament injuries
- Muscle strains
- Stress fractures
- Tendon ruptures
- Traumatic fractures
There are many bones in the foot and ankle. If not diagnosed and treated appropriately, you may experience post-traumatic arthritis, pain and limitations in your activities in the future. It is best to make an appointment immediately following your injury.
