Dr. Francisco Oliva
Podiatry
Coral Gables, FL
35 years experience male
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Podiatry
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Francisco Olivaanswered
Podiatry 35 years experience
Culture of sputum: Chest x-ray and culture of sputum needed to assess possibility of tuberculosis.
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A 86-year-old male asked:
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Varicose : Sound a bit like varicose veins may be responsible. See a vascular specialist.
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A female asked:
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Pain and swelling : A septic joint is a serious condition which may require more than antibiotics. It may require drainage since there is a limited circulation to this ar... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Rash : This rash can be a few things from fungus to allergic reaction. See a dermatologist or podiatrist soon.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Radiculopathy: Certain nerve root compression may cause foot symptoms. See a chiropractor or spine expert for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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A 74-year-old female asked:
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Biopsy: A biopsy may give you the diagnosis. See an expert soon. Don't put it off as certain skin conditions are very dangerous and must be treated asap.
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Knee compression: Sound like a possible nerve compression. See a neurologist or orthopedic surgeon for treatment fast.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 35 years experience
MRI necessary : An MRI will show any damage to the joint which maybe causing this pain after 2years.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 35 years experience
Ct vs MRI : Ct will will give good results but an MRI is the gold standard.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 35 years experience
Yes it can: If you leg was in a cast for a long time, the muscles and tendons will atrophy or shrink in size and function. A tight gs muscle will cause your sympt... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 35 years experience
Nerve compression: See a neurologist for nerve conduction. Maybe be a entrapped nerve and can be treated.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Oliva is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Oliva is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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thank you - i'm booked to see an orthopedic surgeon
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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thank you for your information
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Medical/Graduate school
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
Graduated 1987MD
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