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  TeleHealth & COVID-19 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. For the most up to date info please visit the CDC’s webpage. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by…
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Ralph Lerman, DPM has partnered with Path Scientific to offer a new innovative approach to treating THICK FUNGAL Toenails. Path Scientific Path Scientific’s technology is based upon electrical impedance controlled drilling of skin, nail or other tissue. This is utilized to treat Fungal Toenails, Thick Toenails, and Painful Toenails with high rates of success. Procedure…
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Diabetes related foot problems Having Diabetes can be dangerous to your Feet, even a small cut could have serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. An example of…
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Heel Pain – Hammertoes      The Heel bone, also known as the “Calcaneus” is the largest bone in the foot and is located in the rear of the foot. The heel being the largest bone in the foot naturally accepts the brunt of the weight placed on the foot. That being said, it is very…
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   Heel Pain and the Holidays, sounds catchy right? Couldn’t be further from the truth..     Heel Pain Heel Pain is one of the most common ailments that Foot and Ankle professionals encounter on a daily basis. Add in the holidays, with excessive standing over a hot stove, greeting family, and the up and…
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As we are still cleaning up the mess that hurricane Irma left us, Dr. Daryoush Zafar, Naples Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon offers advice for everyone involved in the clean up. “Proper shoe gear is very important when clearing tree branches and debris. You have to make sure you are protecting your feet. There…
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Wart, Callus or Corn? What are Plantar Warts Plantar Warts are a common soft tissue condition that can be very painful. These warts are caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Although, it is commonly benign, on rare occasion they can be cancerous. How to identify Warts Warts are often mistaken for corns…
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Surgeon Urges Prompt Treatment for Growth Plate Injuries Indoors and outdoors, youth athletes stay active year-round in competitive sports, and for many of them heel pain has become “just another part of the game.” Foot and ankle surgeon, Daryoush Zafar, DPM, FACFAS, advises that when a child complains of heel pain, it should be diagnosed…
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Those nagging toes, awful corns and painful callouses can be fixed in a matter of minutes without any stitches or pins with minimal incisional hammertoe correction. Doctors of Associates in Medicine and Surgery have been performing minimal incision hammertoe correction for over 30 years in Southwest Florida. They have performed this procedure thousands of times…
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The medical community is recognizing the role that nutritional supplementation plays in promoting a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Ricardo Maribona, Fort Myers Board Certified foot and ankle surgeon explains, “My staff and I have chosen to take a proactive approach to emphasize prevention and wellness rather than the treatment of illness symptoms.” These are some of…
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