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Tel: 239-430-3668Family Foot and Leg Center, P.A. Welcomes Kaitlyn L. Ward, DPM, AACFAS, Certified ABPM
Naples, Florida – Family Foot and Leg Center, P.A. is pleased to announce that Dr. Kaitlyn L. Ward is joining the practice and will start seeing patients at Family Foot and Leg Center, Downtown Campus, 730 Goodlette Road, suite 102 beginning 24th of August 2020. Dr. Ward received her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery […]
Is Achilles pain affecting your workout?
Many of you have probably heard the story of Achilles whose mother feared he would die young and dipped his body in the River of Styx, which was supposed to offer powers of invulnerability. However, she was holding him by his heel, so his heel became vulnerable and was not protected by the powers offered […]
Announcing Dr. Sahiba Singh, DPM
Location update — October 16, 2026: Dr. Sahiba Singh, DPM, AACFAS, now sees patients at Family Foot & Leg Center’s Port Charlotte office, 3161 Harbor Blvd, Suite B, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. She has replaced Dr. Isin Mustafa at this location. Call 239-430-3668 to request an appointment. Original announcement — Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL – […]
Doppler and Vascular
Why did my Doctor order a Doppler? Doppler with Ultrasound imaging are used to check for blood flow to the foot and lower leg. In general, it is to see if you have adequate blood flow to the foot. Oftentimes, we can feel your pulses but sometimes we may not be able to. Therefore, […]
Let’s Talk Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains are common injuries that can affect people of all ages or fitness levels. The majority of the population has likely experienced an ankle sprain at one point. When a sprain occurs, most think “no big deal” and prematurely return to their usual routine only to sprain it again. This is a common phenomenon […]
Can you Treat Bunions without Surgery?
A bunion is a bony bump that develops usually in the big toe. This may be caused by a variety of problems such as inherent problem with foot bones, shape of your foot, foot deformity, arthitis, etc that is usually worsened by wearing ill-fitting shoes. When the bump is in the joint of the little […]
Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
How do you get a foot ulcer? Surprisingly, the most common cause of ulcers in people with diabetes is constant pressure and rubbing, usually from ill-fitting footwear. Diabetics are more prone to develop wounds that don’t heal easily due to: Nerve damage or neuropathy – Those with nerve problems can develop a blister or a […]
Avoiding Nail Fungus
You are ecstatic that your city is finally beginning to reopen after these long months of quarantine. It’s time to enjoy these beautiful sunny days. You slide your feet into a new pair of opened toes shoes, but you are mortified to see your toenails are thick and discolored. Most commonly, these changes are due […]
Chronic Bone Infection
Osteomyelitis or infection of the bone can affect both children and adults. The condition can be either acute or chronic. People with HIV, diabetes, or peripheral vascular disease are more prone to chronic osteomyelitis. In people with diabetes, this chronic bone infection often occurs on the feet and legs. Acute osteomyelitis develops quickly over a […]
What are COVID Toes?
Doctors are suddenly seeing patients whose main complaint are lesions on the toes. These are usually red, slightly swollen, sore, and sometimes itchy swellings on the toes. These are now being called “COVID toes”, similar to a skin condition found on extremities of people who have spent a long time out in the cold. For […]
