Welcome to Foot and Ankle of West Georgia, a podiatry practice serving Columbus, Georgia, and the surrounding communities. Dr. Alap Shah, Dr. Michael A. Schreck, and Dr. M. Carter Hyneman offer expert podiatric services.
Description
Podiatrists are doctors trained to treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Common conditions that podiatrists often diagnose and treat include the following:
Achilles tendonitis
Ankle fractures / Ankle sprain
Bunions
Calluses
Chronic ankle pain
Corns
Diabetic foot and ankle deformity reconstruction
Diabetic foot wounds
Forefoot, rearfoot, and flatfoot reconstruction
Heel pain
Ingrown toenails
Plantar warts
Podiatrists may prescribe orthotic devices and medication and may perform inpatient or outpatient surgical procedures to treat foot, ankle, and lower leg conditions.