Foot health is vital to your overall well-being. At Diversity Health Clinic LLC in Germantown, Maryland, compassionate family nurse practitioners Akukeng Mba, FNP, Abraham Mbangowah, FNP, and their team specialize in comprehensive foot care for patients aged 12 and older. Call the office or book an appointment online today at the first sign of foot problems.
Foot care at Diversity Health Clinic LLC involves evaluations, preventive care, and treatments as needed to enhance foot and ankle health. The skilled providers are highly trained in treating an array of foot problems, such as pain, infections, injuries, and fungus.
Diversity Health Clinic LLC offers the following foot care services and more:
Your provider creates a custom treatment plan that offers an exceptional outcome with a low risk of complications.
Signs and symptoms of conditions that affect the feet include:
Foot or ankle issues may be caused by diabetes, arthritis, other diseases, walking barefoot in community areas, or injuries.
During foot care visits to Diversity Health Clinic LLC, your provider examines your feet and ankles and reviews your medical history. They discuss your lifestyle, symptoms, medications, and more.
You might need blood testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to diagnose a foot or ankle problem and determine the most effective treatment.
Your foot care specialist discusses treatment options with you to determine which you’re a candidate for. You might need a medical procedure, medications, or at-home care. If you have a severe foot injury requiring surgery, the Diversity Health Clinic LLC team refers you to another specialist who can help.
They follow up to ensure optimal foot health or help you properly manage diabetes to reduce the risk of complications. Call the Diversity Health Clinic LLC office any time with questions or concerns about foot health.
Eating nutritious foods, maintaining an ideal weight, exercising regularly, and keeping your feet clean and dry are also beneficial. Avoid walking barefoot in locker rooms or other community areas, and trim your toenails straight across. Report any unusual symptoms to your provider right away.
Schedule a foot care evaluation at Diversity Health Clinic LLC by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.