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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild but contagious viral infection that is characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. This disease is not related to the disease with a similar name, which affects animals particularly cattle and swine and other cloven-hoofed ruminants. The cause of […]

Zika – what you need to know

Recently, a mosquito-borne virus called Zika is becoming a worldwide concern because of its rapid spread. Zika Virus or ZIKV is spread by the Aedes mosquitoes.   Important things to know about Aedes mosquitoes: 1. Unlike other mosquitoes, Aedes are aggressive daytime biters. 2. They are also responsible for the spread of dengue fever, yellow […]

Cipro, Levaquin relation to achilles tendon problems

Very recently around the dinner table amongst friends who are physicians this discussion has come up, even an urgent call from an OBGYN colleague recently about this. The discussion was about after they, themselves take cipro and have noticed tendon pain, particularly in the achilles tendon. In medical school all of us were taught in […]

Top Podiatrist in Naples

Why are we the top podiatrists in Naples, FL? Dr. Kevin Lam started the Family Foot and Leg Center in 2005 with the vision of providing the best / comprehensive care for our patients. Top problems seen and addressed with ease 1) heel pain aka plantar fascitis, our protocols are set to allow for the […]

11 year anniversary of FFLC

Today I was notified that it has been 11 years to this day that the Family Foot and Leg Center, PA opened our doors to the public. It has been a great 11 years, starting with modest beginnings to a thriving, growing practice. Our story started in a 3 treatment room office, when the waiting […]

Dr. Rikhil Patel joins as fellow for 2017

FFLC welcomes Dr. Rikhil Patel for the fellowship at FFLC for the 2016 to 2017 year. Dr. Patel was trained at TUSPM and residency trained by Dr. Jason Miller and Dr. Ali Aniam, both of whom also trained me while at Temple University Health Systems. Very excited to start off our new fellowship year as […]

New Doctors to Electronic Medical Records

FFLC’s newest doctors Levitt and Jeffry are hard at work getting acquainted with our electronic medical records system. Our paper (Less) office is an example to other practices around the country for efficiency and quality care for our patients. Patients can access their records and doctors can work on their charting form any location. Patients […]

Ankle Injuries

Did you know that ankle injuries are the most common sports injuries? Ankle sprains / strains are very common and can be a season ender. Yesterday I had the opportunity to review a case of one of my patients who has seen another podiatrist and an orthopedist in town prior to seeing me. Diagnosis of […]

Marco Island Podiatrist

Looking for a podiatrist near Marco Island? Family Foot & Leg Center cares for Marco Island patients from our nearby East Naples office (Mustang Center) on Tamiami Trail East — board-certified foot and ankle care, same-day appointments, and in-house physical therapy just a short drive from the island. Foot & Ankle Care Close to Marco […]

Dr. Kevin Lam amongst top docs in Naples

Dr. Kevin Lam of the Family Foot & Leg Center, PA again named amongst top docs in Naples, FL. “It is a true honor to be named by my patients and colleague for this honor.” says Dr. Kevin Lam Dr. Kevin Lam remembers graduating from residency and wanting to come to Naples, FL to help […]