Dr. Michelle Achor
Podiatry
Huber Heights, OH
18 years experience female
Locations
Premier Foot and Ankle
Troy, OH
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Premier Foot and Ankle
Huber Heights, OH
About
Bio
Dr. Achor treats foot and ankle problems using medical and surgical knowledge obtained during her 3 year surgical residency in Toledo, Ohio, during her training at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, and from her last 6 years in private practice. Much of her practice is focused on wound care/limb salvage and elective surgery.
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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.
Podiatry
Languages spoken
English
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87 Answers
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Gout: Typically medications like Colchicine or Indomethacin.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Foot specialist: Calf stretching, ankle joint range of motion exercises like tracing the alphabet a to z with your toes, and anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen. I r... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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CAM walker: Look into getting a cam walker boot, one of the black boots with velcro straps that goes up to the knee. This will help offload the foot similar to a ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Maybe: My initial thought to your question was "no, " because athlete's foot causes itching feet more often than diabetes. But i see you are on metformin so ... Read More
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Neuropathy: This may be the beginnings of neuropathy which often affects the big toe first, and is often only uncomfortable at night.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Numbness: Possibly, but there are many other more probable causes of numbness. Possible causes of numbness in toes are too numerous to list, but most common cau... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Compress : Elevate your feet and legs at heart level or above when you can and consider compression stockings. These work very well when you put them on in the m... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Neuritis: The shoes may have caused enough external pressure to a nerve to cause mono neuritis, which can cause numbness to an area of the foot.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Numbness: If your toe is burning or feels like it is "asleep, " it is likely due to neuropathy or some other nerve problem.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes, it could be. Let your doctor know about the toe numbness. A emg/ncv and/or some low back imaging is likely needed.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Foot pain: The most common causes for pain under the ball of the foot, under the metatarsal heads, are neuromas or capsulitis, which is inflammation of the joint... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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No: Unless you are a diabetic or have neuropathy there is nothing else to worry about in regards to this specific problem.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not related: Hammertoe surgery typically avoids the toenail area. There may be a problem with the nail itself.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Lipoma: If you did not previously injure this area, it may be a lipoma. It is very common, particularly for women to develop lipomas just below the lateral ma... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Only to heel: A haglund's deformity may cause some localized swelling around the back of the heel and ankle but is not likely to cause any more swelling than that.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Foot pain: There are several possible reasons including: it is still not completely healed, it has healed but slightly out of alignment with the bones around it,... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Hydrate: It is good to drink lots of water throughout the day. I believe 64 oz a day is still the recommended amount. However, not being hydrated enough is no... Read More
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A female asked:
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RICE: Rice means rest, ice, elevation, and compression. Place ice 15-20 min on and 15-20 min off the area. Elevate the ankle above heart level. An ankle bra... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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No: This does not effect your heart.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Neuropathy: This may be neuropathy, which often occurs with low B12 levels.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Could be: They are probably too moist. This can cause athlete's foot over time.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Specialist: There are many possible causes of leg pain depending on location and nature of the pain. If you are not getting the answers you seek, ask to be referr... Read More
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A female asked:
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Ankle sprain: The presence of pain means something is wrong. Swelling may or may not set in later. If you have difficulty bearing weight, you should definitely get ... Read More
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A male asked:
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Fungus: A fungal infection is a common cause of this.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Ankle pain : More information is needed in order to adequately address this problem, such as when does it hurt? At rest? During activities? Specifically where does... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Ankle swelling: Ice and elevate when at rest. Use an ankle brace when working out, and see a foot and ankle specialist if swelling or pain persists.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Many possibilities: There are many possible problems that can cause chronic foot and leg pain. One possible common problem is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or ano... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Burn: You may have a small burn. Continue to keep an eye on the area and make sure it doesn't blister. You may want to put some skin protectant with aloe o... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Achilles: When you sleep your foot relaxes and plantarflexes (your toes point down). This allows your Achilles to shorten and contract while you sleep. When y... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Pain: Severe pain is an indicator that something is wrong. You should get it checked.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Leg pain: The soreness may be due to the injury itself, but there could be a small possibility of blood clot, particularly if you have a previous history of blo... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Post op: No. That is not common. Cramps and shooting pain could muscle or nerve related pains. Think about it if it is due to using crutches or walking on a ca... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Tines pedis: This is most likely tines pedis, also known as "athlete's foot." it is caused by a fungal infection of the skin. You can treat it topically with an an... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Talk to doctor: He can have pain medication prescribed by his doctor. Also, he should have the feet looked at by a podiatrist. Having the painful toes amputated may p... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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New shoes: I am not sure exactly how long the virus can live on surfaces, but i know recurrence happens often with warts. I suggest getting rid of old shoes or u... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Rotated toes: This is likely an inherited deformity that tends to get worse with age, referred to as a hammertoe. Try to wear shoes that don't squeeze or put any pr... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Possibly but...: Osteoporosis can delay bone healing, but if you are 39 it is not likely you have a significant enough amount of bone loss to delay healing unless you ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Infection: Yes, if the ingrown nail causes an infection that goes untreated particularly in a diabetic, smoker, or someone who is immunocompromised, amputation c... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Nail changes: Get a 2nd opinion. This could be a chronic ingrown nail or something that requires a biopsy.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Strain: This is most likely a strain or tendonitis. Rest, ice, and do range of motion exercises for the ankle. If it doesn't improve, see a doctor.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Antifungal: You could take an antifungal pill prescribed by a doctor. There are also some topical antifungals that may help. Some people advocate natural remedi... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Inflammation: Inflammation is a cause of pain in many musculoskeletal problems. Whoever prescribed the prednisone is likely trying to reduce your pain by reducing i... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Contusion: This could be a contusion, a foot strain, or a stress fracture. I would rest the foot as much as possible for a few days, wear a good supportive stiff... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Nerve pain: This could be nerve pain. It is difficult to say without more information and an exam. Nerve pain is often stinging or burning in nature. It can stay ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
AFO: A special brace called an AFO is designed to help with drop foot. This would help you walk without tripping. You can get one by visiting a podiatrist ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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DVT: If someone suspects they have a DVT, they should always seek medical treatment. It can only be safely dissolved with specific medications monitored by... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Get evaluated: There are too many possible answers to your problems. They may be unrelated to each other. You should be evaluated by a doctor.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Calluses, xerosis: You may have calluses or xerosis or both. Calluses cause a thickening of the skin under areas of the feet that take on more pressure than other parts... Read More
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Seek help: A burn should be evaluated by a doctor.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 18 years experience
Swelling: It is normal for women to get some swelling in the ankles over times as the deep veins of the leg become less effective at pumping blood back to the h... Read More
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Sep 8, 2013
Dr. Achor is a kind, well trained, competent Podiatrist. I recommend her if you have a foot or ankle problem.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Achor is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Achor is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Wow I have read up on this, so much fits me, July my insurance kicks in, I have so many issues present, past and current, I know I need help
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thank u is it ok go back to work or no? The doctor wrote me out until tomorrow
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I didn't have much pain until I went from cast to airboot, any thought
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Rosalind Franklin University - Chicago Medical School, IL
Graduated 2005MD
Residency
St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Awards
Chief of Podiatry, UVMC 2013 and 2015
Thought Leader, Third Place, West Virginia - Winter
2013
Top Podiatrist, First Place, West Virginia - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Podiatric Medical Association
Ohio Podiatric Medical Association
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