Maintain Foot & Ankle Health on the Mountain
If you’re dealing with foot or ankle issues, it might be time to see a podiatrist. A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes solely on foot and ankle care. This includes not just bones and joints, but skin and circulatory issues, as well.
Unlike orthopedists, who deal with bone, joint and muscle issues throughout one’s body, a podiatrist should be your first-choice specialist if you’re dealing specifically with foot or ankle concerns, including diabetes-related issues.
What Common Issues Can a Podiatrist Treat?
Podiatrists treat the following common issues:
Podiatrists can diagnose issues, prescribe medicine, order labs and imaging, and perform surgery. They can also recommend mobility devices that might be effective for your specific ailment.
Should I See a Podiatrist or an Orthopedist?
While podiatrists deal solely with foot and ankle issues, orthopedists deal with bones, muscles and joints throughout the whole body (hips, knees, etc). You might choose to see an orthopedic specialist if you’re dealing with things like sports-related injury or arthritis impacting your feet and ankle joints, or if you believe issues in your feet and ankles are causing pain in your back, neck or other parts of your body.
Fortunately, BVCHD offers both orthopedic and podiatric care for its mountain residents. Click here to learn more about our orthopedic surgery services.
STANLEY MATHIS, DPM
RESIDENCY:
Doctors Hospital of Santa Ana (Podiatric Surgery)
INTERNSHIP:
Samuel Merritt University, California College of Podiatric Medicine
EDUCATION:
Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine (Medical School)
KUNAL BHAN, DPM
FELLOWSHIP:
Professional Education and Research Institute / Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic
RESIDENCY:
Beaumont Farmington Hills, PMSR/RRA
EDUCATION:
Wester University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine, Interdepartmental Medical Sciences Program
University of Southern California, BA Neuroscience
BOARD QUALIFIED:
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery)
Call 909-878-8246 for availability and to schedule your appointment!
Address
Family Health Center
41820 Garstin Dr.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315