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• posted: May 28, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Johnson for passing his Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgical Boards!    Read More

• posted: May 22, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions
• Toenail Fungus

You can do regular checks at home to figure out if you may be experiencing symptoms of toenail fungus. This is a foot condition that affects as many as 14 Read More

• posted: May 14, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Bunions,  Hammertoes,  Plantar fasciitis,  Podiatric Surgery

When foot and ankle problems persist despite conservative treatments, podiatric surgery may be the only path to relief and improved mobility. Foot and ankle surgery is usually a last resort Read More

• posted: May 09, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle

Kansas City Foot and Ankle Now Offers You Another Option for Treating Your Foot Pain! PRP therapy is an alternative to surgery, and it can also act as a supplemental treatment Read More

• posted: May 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Podiatrist,  Fungal Infections,  Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet, particularly between the toes. It's a condition that can cause discomfort and inconvenience, but with proper Read More

• posted: Apr. 12, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• ankle pain,  heel pain,  Foot and Ankle,  surgery

Country Club Plaza  Apr-2024  I've been a patient of Dr. John Riley for many years. The practice has gone through a few changes in all that time, but Dr. Riley's dedication Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot

When you’re dealing with diabetes, you may understand that one of the most important things you can do is care for your feet. For individuals living with diabetes, proper foot Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions
• Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails are painful and ugly. They can make it difficult to put on shoes, to stand, and to walk without pain. An ingrown toenail can decrease your mobility. Your Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle

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• posted: Mar. 14, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions
• Heel Pain,  Plantar Fasciitis

If you are experiencing stabbing, aching heel pain on the side of your foot, or running across your heel, you could have a very common condition known as plantar fasciitis. Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions,  Conditions and Diseases,  hammertoes
• Hammertoes

Leading the Way to Healthier Feet and Ankles in Kansas Kansas City Foot and Ankle and Heel Pain Center of Kansas City is host to seven doctors/surgeons of podiatry in four Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Foot Conditions
• Heel Pain

Your heels are nature’s shock absorbers, providing a cushion for standing, walking, and running. If you’ve ever experienced heel pain, you already know how it can impact your life. The Read More

• posted: Feb. 29, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Care,  Conditions and Diseases,  diabetes,  Podiatry
• Diabetic Foot Care,  Diabetic Foot,  Infection,  Neuropathy,  Ulcers,  Calluses,  Impaired Circulation

Seven doctors of podiatry see patients daily at the Kansas City Foot & Ankle and the Heel Pain Center in Kansas City and Lee's Summit, MO, for diabetic footcare. Our Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle

Dr. Lewis completed a 3-year surgical residency in South Florida, involving training in wound care, trauma, elective surgery, and reconstruction. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Injury
• Ankle Fractures,  Foot Fractures

Foot and ankle fractures are a common problem, especially as you get older. Bones become more brittle, and you are less flexible than you once were. Foot and ankle fractures Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2024
• Kansas City Foot & Ankle
• Foot Conditions
• Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown toenails can happen to anyone. If you have an ingrown toenail, chances are it’s difficult to put on shoes and want to walk around. Your podiatrist can help with Read More