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Desert Foot Surgeons
Phoenix, AZ
About
Bio
Hi, I'm Steve Geller from Phoenix, Arizona. Through my private practice at Desert Foot Surgeons, I am dedicated to relieving pain and deformity so that you can continue to live a vital and active life. Our approach is called "personalized foot care" meaning you are part of the team. I will tell you what science says we can do to relieve your pain and/or deformity. You will tell me what your life demands of you on a daily basis. Together we will choose the best possible treatment for you and only you.
Feet are like snowflakes, no two are alike. Don't let someone tell you that your problem cannot be treated because of the cards life has dealt you. Come see me at Desert Foot Surgeons in Phoenix, Arizona
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Cramping Arch: Constant vs. Intermittent is the key. Constant cramping can be electrolyte imbalance, circulation issue, nerve problem. Intermittent cramping can be... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Metatarsal pain: Pain in the ball of your foot is most often mechanical, meaning the way your foot hits the ground. Your third metatarsal, as you have described it, m... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Corn on toe: Hard skin forming on a toe is called a corn. It is caused by the bone rubbing against something, in your case a shoe. To treat this problem the source... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Need nerve testing: The thing about changes in arch height, especially from neutral to a cavus/high arch, is to rule out neuromuscular disease. If you have no history if ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Infected toe: Yes you need to see a podiatrist. Antibiotics do not cure all problems.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Vitamins and wounds: If you want specific vitamins a, c, e, and zinc are traditionally said to improve wound healing. With that said, the previous answer stating overall g... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Burning feet: I'm not sure what you mean so let's look at the most common problems. Swelling can cause a "warm" feeling in your feet. Many causes of swelling are po... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Blisters: There are several blistering diseases including dermatitis herpetiformis. The best way to get an answer is to see a dermatologist.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Torn tendon: In short you will be able to walk on a torn posterior tibial tendon. The problem is the support of your arch is gone thus the bones will gradually ch... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Swelling feet: Pedal edema simply means swelling in one or both feet. Depending upon one or both feet being involved changes the list of possible causes.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Plantar fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis is an over-use syndrome resulting in inflammation in the small muscles within your foot. The small muscles are over worked trying t... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Injury while in cast: Although a cast is meant to protect your foot and ankle, you can still injury yourself while in one. You should see your physician right away.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Numb big toe: The more common reasons for just the big toe going numb are a bunion, a stiff joint at the base of your toe, injury, or arthritis in the toe. A podiat... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Tequila and gout : No one is going to recommend that you drink alcohol to treat gout. With that said, there is evidence that tequila helps your kidneys get uric acid out... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Shoe odor: Shoe odor is often caused by bacteria and fungus growing in the dark, moist environment that is your shoe. Powders may help dry your shoes, but some t... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Shin bone injury: Your shin bone, known as the tibia, sits just below the skin in the front of your leg. An injury can result in bleeding under the skin or in the linin... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Bunion surgery: I'm sorry, but i need more detail in order to answer this question. Please tell us what done to your foot. Six weeks in a cast is quite long for tod... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Hard orthotics: Custom foot orthoses require a break-in period to adjust to the control. If you have gone through a break-in, i suggest returning to the doctor who ma... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 32 years experience
Nail fungus: Chlorine would not kill toenail fungus.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Geller is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Geller is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you, so much! I have information to give my new foot dr (3rd).
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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This saved my life. Thank You!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Samuel Merritt University, California School of Podiatric Medicine
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
Samuel Merritt Hospital
Awards
100 Top Docs in Phoenix, Phoenix Magazine
America's Top Podiatrists 2011
Affiliations
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Board of Podiatric SurgeryÂÂ
Arizona Podiatric Medical Association
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