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Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center
Podiatrist located in Beltsville, MD
Foot health is essential to overall health and well-being, yet up to 30% of people struggle with painful feet. At Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center in Beltsville, Maryland, experienced podiatrist David Deiboldt, DPM, is a highly trained foot doctor with years of experience treating common foot and ankle ailments. Schedule an in-person or telehealth foot evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.
Q&A
What is a foot doctor?
A foot doctor, or a podiatrist, is a medical doctor who treats foot and ankle problems. Dr. Deiboldt provides comprehensive podiatry services to people of all ages, restoring their mobility and quality of life one step at a time.
Foot doctors receive additional medical training beyond the four years of general medicine training. They diagnose and treat conditions affecting bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues in the feet and ankles.
Which conditions do foot doctors address?
Examples of conditions Dr. Deiboldt diagnoses and treats include:
- Ankle sprains
- Ingrown toenails
- Toenail fungus
- Athlete’s foot
- Flat feet
- Plantar fasciitis
- Bunions
- Arthritis
- Hammertoes
- Fractures
- Heel, foot, and ankle pain
- Tendonitis
- Tendon tears
- Freiberg’s Infraction
- Gout
- Infections
- Warts, calluses, and corns
- Diabetic foot problems
- Turf toe and other sports injuries
- Heel spurs
- Pediatric foot problems
Foot doctors determine the root cause of painful or disabling symptoms and promptly address them, enhancing your quality of life and reducing the risk of debilitating complications.
What are the benefits of seeing a foot doctor?
A foot doctor has more specialized training in common foot and ankle conditions than general medicine practitioners. They provide innovative services and procedures that offer exceptional, long-lasting outcomes — including improved mobility with less pain.
With healthy feet, you can enjoy a more active lifestyle, maintain greater independence, and avoid possible complications of foot disorders.
Which services do foot doctors offer?
At Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center, Dr. Deiboldt offers various diagnostic services and treatments. He evaluates your feet and ankles, discusses your symptoms and medical history, and may order blood testing, imaging procedures, or additional diagnostic tests.
Foot doctors typically offer the following treatments for foot or ankle problems:
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
- Bracing, casting, or walking boots
- Physical therapy
- Fracture care
- Oral medications
- Topical medicines
- Foot injections
- Diabetic shoes
- Custom orthotics
- Foot and ankle surgery
Dr. Deiboldt maintains his advanced podiatry credentials with continuing education and uses the latest advances in cutting-edge technology and procedures.
Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center also offers convenient telehealth options, allowing you to meet with Dr. Deiboldt from the comfort of your office or home.
Schedule an evaluation with a board-certified foot doctor at Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center by calling the office or requesting an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.
