Podiatrists in Amherst, Massachusetts

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Dr. John Burnett Erskine, DPM

    Podiatrist - Primary Podiatric Medicine
31 Hall Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
413-256-8561     866-644-0869
Podiatrists are qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and they practice within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Commonly treated conditions by podiatrist are:
- Arthritis, instability, pain, joint diseases
- Calluses and ingrown toenails
- Chronic wounds associated with diabetes or other illnesses
- Deformities of the feet (bunions, hammertoes)
- Fallen arches
- Heel pain, bone spurs, neuromas and plantar fasciitis.
Orthopedic Surgeons in Amherst, MA
    No Orthopedic Surgeon is available in Amherst, MA.
Orthopedic Surgeons deals with patients having disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons etc. They treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions, like fractures and dislocations; torn ligaments, sprains, and strains; tendon injuries, pulled muscles, bursitis; ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, scoliosis; knock knees, bow legs, bunions, hammer toes; arthritis and osteoporosis; bone tumors, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy; club foot and unequal leg length; abnormalities & growth of the fingers and toes.
Patients can choose Orthopedic Surgeons subspeciality from below: