When To See a Podiatrist

One step you can take toward maintaining healthy feet and ankles is to schedule annual exams with a podiatrist. It is also important to see a foot doctor as soon as possible if you sustain an injury or develop symptoms that could be signs of a foot condition. Dr. Jimmy Gregory, the board certified podiatrist at our offices in Atlanta and Decatur, GA, provides a broad range of services to keep your feet healthy. 

Signs You Should See a Podiatrist 

It is best to see a podiatrist anytime you injure the feet or develop symptoms, such as pain or swelling. A foot doctor can ensure injuries heal properly and do not lead to chronic pain and instability. Additionally, promptly seeking treatment for symptoms when they first develop enables you to receive the right treatment for your condition, which can help prevent it from getting worse. See the experienced podiatrist at our Atlanta or Decatur, GA, practice if you develop any of the following symptoms:

• Persistent heel pain 
• Chronic pain in the feet or ankles
• Swelling, redness or tenderness in the feet or ankles
• Foot or ankle symptoms that have persisted for two weeks or more
• Significant scaling, cracking, or peeling on the heels
• Discharge from an area of the foot
• Changes in the skin or toenails
• Blisters on the feet

Podiatry Services

We provide a diverse range of footcare services to help you enjoy healthier feet and ankles. Some of the foot and ankle conditions we treat include:

• Flat feet
• Ankle sprains
• Athlete’s foot 
• Plantar fasciitis 
• Achilles tendinitis 
• Ankle instability
• Ingrown toenails
• Fungus toenails 
• Corns and calluses 
• Hammertoes 
• Heel spurs
• Neuromas
• Bunions  

We also offer diabetic foot care, geriatric foot care, and treatment for poor circulation. Foot surgery is also available as a method of treating certain foot conditions, including bunions, hammertoes, metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation, achilles tendon tears, and Morton’s neuroma.

Benefits of Seeing a Podiatrist

Whether for an annual foot exam or for the treatment of an injury or new symptoms, there are numerous reasons to see a podiatrist. Some of the main benefits of seeing a foot doctor include:

• Specialized care for the feet and ankles
• Treatment tailored to your individual symptoms and needs
• Recommendations for preventing injuries and foot conditions
• Ensure foot, ankle, and sports injuries heal correctly 
• Help with pain relief and symptom management 
• Individualized footwear recommendations 

Seeing a podiatrist annually helps promote optimal foot and ankle health, but be sure to go anytime you develop new symptoms or sustain an injury. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gregory, the skilled podiatrist at our Atlanta and Decatur, GA, podiatry offices, call (404) 284-7744 for Decatur or (404) 755-2291 for Atlanta.