Southwest Florida has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the United States. For the millions of diabetic patients in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota counties, foot health is not a routine concern — it is a matter of preserving limb and life. At Family Foot & Leg Center’s Advanced Wound Healing Center, our board-certified podiatrists provide comprehensive diabetic foot care combining medical expertise with the most advanced wound care technology available in Southwest Florida. Our goal is simple: keep you walking, active, and free from the complications that make diabetes so dangerous to your feet.
Diabetes damages the body in two ways that directly threaten foot health. First, peripheral neuropathy — nerve damage — reduces or eliminates sensation in the feet, so injuries like cuts, blisters, and pressure sores go unnoticed and worsen rapidly. Second, peripheral artery disease reduces blood flow to the lower extremities, slowing the body’s natural healing process. The combination of numbness and poor circulation means that a small blister can become an infected ulcer in days, and an untreated ulcer can lead to amputation.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the United States. Early, consistent podiatric care is the most powerful intervention for preventing this outcome.
Regular podiatric exams are the cornerstone of diabetic foot care. At each visit, our podiatrists assess vascular status, nerve function, skin integrity, and biomechanics to identify problems before they become emergencies. We recommend diabetic patients visit us at least annually — and quarterly if you have neuropathy, previous ulcers, or other risk factors.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the United States. Early, consistent podiatric care is the most powerful intervention for reventing this outcome.
Our Advanced Wound Healing Center treats diabetic foot ulcers, pressure wounds, and post-surgical wounds using evidence-based protocols including debridement, bioengineered tissue grafts, negative pressure wound therapy, and offloading devices. We work closely with vascular surgeons and infectious disease specialists to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the United States. Early, consistent podiatric care is the most powerful intervention for preventing this outcome.
Charcot arthropathy is a serious complication of diabetic neuropathy that causes progressive destruction of the foot’s bone structure. Our surgeons are among the few in Southwest Florida with expertise in Charcot foot reconstruction, offering both conservative management with specialized casting and surgical reconstruction for advanced cases.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the United States. Early, consistent podiatric care is the most powerful intervention for reventing this outcome.
While neuropathy cannot always be reversed, our treatments can significantly reduce pain, slow progression, and restore function. We offer laser therapy, nutritional counseling, and medication management for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the United States. Early, consistent podiatric care is the most powerful intervention for preventing this outcome.
Pressure redistribution is essential for preventing ulcers in high-risk diabetic feet. We prescribe therapeutic footwear, custom diabetic insoles, and protective devices that meet Medicare guidelines for diabetic shoe coverage.
When infection threatens a diabetic limb, our team’s goal is always preservation. Using advanced surgical techniques, targeted antibiotic therapy, and cutting-edge wound care, we have helped hundreds of Southwest Florida patients avoid amputation that other providers considered inevitable.
The American Diabetes Association recommends at least one comprehensive foot exam per year for all diabetic patients, and every 1 to 3 months for patients with neuropathy, previous foot ulcers, peripheral artery disease, or foot deformities. Our team will create a monitoring schedule based on your risk level.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers one comprehensive diabetic foot exam per year, as well as therapeutic shoes and inserts for qualifying diabetic patients. Wound care treatments may also be covered. Our billing team will verify your specific coverage before treatment.
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore that develops most often on the bottom of the foot. Treatment depends on the ulcer's depth, infection status, and blood supply. Our wound care center uses a staged approach: debridement to remove dead tissue, infection control with targeted antibiotics, offloading to reduce pressure on the wound, advanced dressings to promote healing, and tissue grafts when needed.
This depends on the ulcer's location and severity. Continuing to walk on an untreated ulcer dramatically increases the risk of infection and amputation. Our team will evaluate the wound and prescribe appropriate offloading — whether a special boot, cast, or custom footwear — so you can remain mobile while the wound heals safely.
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