Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in medical conditions relating to the feet. If your child needs podiatric care, a pediatric podiatrist can help. The podiatrists at Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland treat patients of all ages, including children. If you or your children require pediatric foot care in Kensington or surrounding areas, schedule an appointment with Dr. Marc Goldberg, Dr. Michael Frank, or Dr. Adam Lowy. Keep reading to see how a pediatric podiatrist can help.
Why See a Podiatrist
When you have foot pain or experience an injury to your feet, it's time to see a podiatrist. Podiatrists diagnose medical issues, provide treatment, and perform surgeries related to the feet, ankles, and lower legs.
A podiatrist can help if your child's feet appear flat or the toes don't seem to be aligned properly. The podiatrist may suggest braces, shoe insoles, or special stretching exercises.
If your child has diabetes, it may interfere with the nerves in the feet. This may lead to circulation problems. Regular visits to the podiatrist ensure that your children avoid serious complications relating to diabetes.
Children suffer sprains and fractures just like adults. A podiatrist treats injuries relating to the feet and ankles, including injuries involving broken and fractured bones. If your child needs pediatric foot care in Kensington, an experienced podiatrist like the doctors at Family Foot and Ankle Associates of Maryland can help.
Sometimes kids may experience heel pain. A podiatrist will exam your child's foot and order an x-ray. This will help the podiatrist determine why your child has heel pain and plan appropriate treatment.
Schedule an Appointment
Families who seek pediatric foot care in Kensington, Camp Springs/Clinton, Olney, or Silver Spring should schedule an appointment with Dr. Marc Goldberg, Dr. Michael Frank, or Dr. Adam Lowy. To visit the Kensington location, please call us at 301-942-8110. If you need to schedule your appointment at the Camp Springs/Clinton office, contact 301-868-7670. Do you live in the Olney area? If so, call us at 301-924-5044. To visit the Silver Spring office, call 301-439-0300.