Michael Coughlin, MD Dr. Richard Coughlin, MD Dr. Roger Mann, MD Dr. Kirstina Olson, MD Dr. David Shearer, MD Dr. Daniel Thuillier, MD. Make a Donation. Mild pain after exercise or running that gradually worsens. A noticeable sense of sluggishness in your leg. Episodes of diffuse or localized pain, sometimes severe, along the tendon during or a few hours after running.
Morning tenderness about an inch and a half above the point where the Achilles tendon is attached to the heel bone. If non-operative treatments fail to provide relief of symptoms and allow for return to daily activities, surgery can be considered. Our medical group was created to foster an atmosphere of kindness and individual attention, where extraordinary skills are at the forefront of our surgical techniques to address podiatric ailments and deformities, to help you regain your ability to lead an active and pain-free existence.
Cates understands how stressful the experience can be and she works with you to help you understand how each treatment will be administered. She will focus on using non-surgical treatments first to limit risk and improve recovery.
Cates is characterized by her gentle and empathetic nature and her professionalism. You can trust your podiatric health to her hands. San Francisco, CA. All Rights Reserved. Foot specialist located in San Francisco Dr. Refer a patient.
Get a second opinion. Our locations. Expand Map. Conditions we treat. Lan Chen MD Orthopedic surgeon. Michael J. Coughlin MD Orthopedic surgeon. Daniel Thuillier MD Orthopedic surgeon. A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine DPM , also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon.
Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training is similar to that of other doctors. Podiatrists can specialize in many fields, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics children , and diabetic care. Podiatrists can earn board certification with advanced training, clinical experience, and by ultimately taking an exam.
Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being. They require expert care.
The DPM means a physician has completed years of rigorous foot and ankle training in podiatric medical school and hospital-based residency training, making him or her uniquely qualified to care for this part of the body. The above information originally published by the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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