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Dr. Smith attended the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .Dr. Smith performed residency training at the Maryland Podiatric Residency Program 2 years . Board Certified ABPS
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Podiatry
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 31 years experience
Get an MRI asap : I would get an MRI you want to make sure you do not have a tear.
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Neuroma : You may have a foot neuroma that is giving you referred pain ive seen cases that can do this see a podiatrist.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Foot injury : You should have an exam of the foot and an x-ray thats the first place to start . In some cases you need a MRI or bone scan . I would see a podiatrist... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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3 weeks : Most cases of athletes feet when treated correctly are gone in 3 weeks.
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A female asked:
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Usually genetic : Melanonychia striata is a possibility would need a picture also may have just damanged the nail root and could be scar changes that originate at the r... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Broken foot : No i would not use any weight bearing equipment with a broken foot. It takes fractures 6 weeks to heal
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Marijuana: There have not been any specific studies re marijuana on plantar fascitis that i know of but in some states its legal to use it for chronic pain and p... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Blisters : These can be caused by socks and or shoes. These can also be caused by infections. I would apply a otc antibiotic wound cream and see a podiatrist. Al... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Call your surgeon: I dont treat knee's but I do perform surgery on feet and ankles. If your having a post operative complication which you may be experiencing you need t... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Causes : If you had surgery of the nail you can develope a hematoma in the nail bed tissue when this drys it becomes very hard. I would return to your surgeon ... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:
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X-rays : Could be helpful in making a correct diagnosis and giving you an idea how long it will take to heal and stop hurting.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Broke foot : It takes foot bones 6 weeks to heal when they get fractured so you will need it in some type of cast for 6 weeks its painful because its not healed an... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthotics : The best orthotics are ones that are formed from a non weight bearing molds . Podiatrist are experts at making orthotics.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Edema : Medial malleolus is part of the tibia bone usually its the tibia bone in the front of the leg the " shin area ".
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Sweating : I would reduce eating and drinking anything with caffeine . That will help some.
Regarding feet you can ask your doctor about rx drysol .
There is... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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First joint : You need an x-ray to evaluate that joint what your calling a charlie hourse could be limited range of motion in the big toe joint see a podiatrist the... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Quality : Pt offices will have access to modalities and equipment that you will not have at home and hands on treatment by a pt will be superior to home applied... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Itch : You can try an otc cortisone cream that treats itching but you may have an infection ( fungal ) that needs a stronger rx cream.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Mole : One important thing is that if the excision is deep and goes through all the layers of the skin into the fat layer you need to be concerned with painf... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Toe sprain : I would see a podiatrist at this point and get a new x-ray that seems like a long time given that even most fractures heal in 6 weeks. Scar tissue can... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Athletes feet : Athletes feet usually itches more than dead skin.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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May have scar tissue: You may have scar tissue that feels like a wart otherwise if the wart has indeed grown back consider having a laser used like a cutera laser it attack... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Swelling : You may have a stress fracture , gout or tendonitis there are many things that can cause swelling this is just a short list of common things we see. ... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Burning ankles: You need a evaluation/exam by a podiatrist or orthopedist
May just need more mechanical support for your feet and ankles
Have them check the joint... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Standing again : Better to make sure exactly whats damaged before weight bearing on the ankle.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Petechiae: Who gave you that diagnosis ? If it is inflamed vascular blood vessels can cause this , local trauma , low platelets, i would see a dermatologist or ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Tarsal fracture : If you know you have a fracture it takes 6 weeks to heal in most cases. Some go on to non-unions which can lead to chronic pain. These are best treate... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Pain all right side : I would see a neurologist you may need a MRI
you need to get an examination that may get you closer to finding out whats wrong.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Could be many things: Commons problems podiatrist see associated w pain in the feet
1. Plantar fasciitis
2. Tendonitis
3. Stress fractures
4 arthritis
5 neuro... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Neuroma surgery : Swelling can be normal after neuroma excision, sometimes you can develope a hematoma but they are very painful and infection is possible as well and c... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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IV antibiotics : I assume your working with an infectious disease specialist . Some people can use a peripheral acces point for a week. I would say no dont be mad. But... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Foot soreness : There are many possibilities it depends on where its sore. I would see a podiatrist.
Gout , infection, fracture, tendonitis, bunion, hammertoe, ne... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Ticks : Yes i would go see a doctor it may take 1-2 week to show a positive lymes test but you also can have the ticks tested if you still have them do not ta... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Flat feet : Many options are available : the most aggressive is surgery and there are many surgical procedures that can be done by podiatrist or orthpods. I would... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Broke foot : Did you get your foot treated and get the fracture healed ? If yes and you still have pain consider gettting evaluated for a foot orthotic . Foot pain... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Cyst : Your going to need a foot surgeon either a board certified podiatric surgeon or orthopod would be best . You will also need a MRI if its a deep cyst .... Read More
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Lymes : I would get blood work done and also get tested for lymes disease.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Cramps : Dehydration
electrolyte issues ( calcium , magnesium , potasium )
foot strain
plantar fascitis
most muscles that control the feet are in the le... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Either speciality : I would say the athletes feet can be treated by either doctor but the foot swelling i think would be best treated by a podiatrist.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Black Toenail : If it was caused by trauma bleeding under the nail leave the nail in place and allow a new nail to develop. I would have a podiatrist take a look at i... Read More
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42 days : If you have a fracture and its treated with a cast of some type 42 days usually heals fractures in the feet if you have gout than the 42 days doesnt a... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Delay onset : There can be a delay of the onset the tendon needs to get swollen and inflammed before you feel pain in some cases it sounds like you need an xray it ... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Rebuild : I would see a physical therapist that specializes in sports injuries and they will come up with a regimen plan for you to strengthen your ankles , kee... Read More
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Bunion : I would see a board certified podiatric surgeon or orthopod. Have xrays and an evaluation. I would try and treat it without surgery first. If its stil... Read More
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Broken foot : If your not sure if its broken and have had an xray and an exam that was negative but you still think its broken get either a bone scan 3 phase or a M... Read More
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Pull in the foot : You have injured your foot in some way or strained your foot. I would rest it stay off it and apply ice. If the pull doesnt clear up in a few days i w... Read More
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Skin disease: These may or may not be related i would see someone in dermatology for the skin disease and i would get a rheumatologist to exam you.
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4-6 weeks : If its treated correctly 4-6 weeks usually need a cam walker or a surgical shoe especially if its the " big toe " also get an x-ray.
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Warts : You can apply a topical antibiotic cream. Warts are caused by a virus so the cream only helps treat secondary infections. I would see a podiatrist for... Read More
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
PCPM
Graduated 1992MD
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine,
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
BON SECOURS HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Podiatrist, Second Place, Virginia - Summer
2013
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American Board of Podiatric Surgery
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