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Florida Foot and Ankle Associates
Miami, FL
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Originally from Cleveland, OH. My office is located next to the University of Miami Hospital. Specializing in diabetic feet and their associated complications. Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery as well as the American Professional Wound Care Association.
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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
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery
Wound care
Languages spoken
English
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63 Answers
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: if the MRI is of the fractured part of the foot, it will show on MRI. Though typically most fractures can be diagnosed with an x-ray
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
GO TO ER: This needs evaluated asap. You may need surgical drainage. You need antibiotics and wound care. You need further work up to see the extend and dept... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Xray: You need an x-ray asap. If you have a broken bone, it is much easier to treat early on, otherwise it may heal in the wrong position which can cause o... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Need further workup: The Percocet will not fix the problem, it just masks the pain. First, you need a full workup to make sure you do not have an underlying infection (may... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Melanoma: I think you mean melanoma? which is a form of skin cancer. It can occur anywhere on the body. If you have a suspicious skin lesion, get it checked o... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Wet or dry: If it is wet gangrene (infected) it can cause sepsis and death. If it is dry gangrene, it can be monitored closely and you can live with it as long a... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Technically yes: Though this typically only occurs in people with severe medical problems such as severe diabetes and other conditions that weaken the immune system o... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: Not sure what you mean by crater but it sounds like it could be an open wound? You need to see a podiatrist asap. If it is an open wound it needs ta... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Evaluation: The best way to overcome foot pain is to determine why you have it. See a foot specialist to determine the cause, then you will be on your way to res... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
No: No, but they may tingle if you have a pinched lumbar or sacral nerve in your lower back. There are other reasons for tingling in the toes as well....... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Further exam: Cramping can be due to using muscles that you don't normally use though this seems unlikely in your fingers. It could also be due to dehydration, an ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Depends: It could be something called petechial (small spots of blood under the skin). It can be due to extensive swelling, heart or circulation problems, infe... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Depends: It depends what you mean by bumps. Are they ridges? Are they white spots but not raised? Could be vitamin deficiency or maybe trauma. Would need mo... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Lots of things: You need a good work up to see what the problem is. Its not normal to have severe pain or swelling so see a foot specialist ASAP. You don't want to c... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: depends on the area of your body. Get it checked out if you are concerned.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Well: Pins can be used in surgery to hold bones in place so they heal properly. They don't actually straighten the toe. They are an attempt to hold the t... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Callous: Most likely you have a hammertoe, though a full exam is needed to be sure. If it rubs against shoegear, you develop a thick skin (callous). This is ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Rest, ice, elevate: Rest, ice and elevate and see how it goes.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Antibiotics/surgery: A bone biopsy can be performed of the probable infected bone to determine the exact bacteria. You can then be treated with IV antibiotics to cover th... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Infection: Most commonly would be an infection requiring IV antibiotics. Also may require surgical drainage or debridement of infection. If ulcer is due to poo... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
ER ASAP: This can be very serious. Sounds like he needs admitted to the hospital.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Many factors: The most common reason ulcers may have trouble healing: due to uncontrolled blood glucose levels, underlying infection, poor circulation, poor nutrit... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Need more info: Are you diabetic? Have you been checked for diabetes.? Is the hurt a burning, tingling, numbness or sensitivity? Are your hands and feet swollen? ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Maybe: There are many different reasons you can get numb toes....Thyroid issues is just one possibility. Numbness can be caused by lower back problems, diab... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Not sure: just numbness to the side of your big toe makes me think you have injured the nerve in that area, usually from shoes pressing against the bunion area.... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Blood blister: It sounds like it could be a blood blister. If you have any other medical problems or it persists, you should see your doctor.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Depends: It depends on how limited the circulation is. There are tests that can help predict if you have enough to heal the surgery site such as transcutaneou... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Podiatrist: The podiatrist is specialized in everything involving the foot. I would see a podiatrist immediately, they can prescribe antibiotics if needed as wel... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Got to podiatrist: This does not sound like a typical problem. It sounds like it could be a blood blister or pre-ulcer. If you are diabetic, this could be serious. You... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Further work up: See a podiatrist. It may be a plantar fibroma but could also be many other possibilities. It can be evaluated with xray and/or ultrasound as well as... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Special bandages: They sell some special bandages in the store. Some are called knuckle bandages. It depends on where the cuts are. One thing that works well is coba... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: If the burn is bad enough it can cause swelling just like any other kind of burn.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: It is actually quite common.
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A 76-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Neurologist: there are many causes of neuropathy. Diabetes is just the most common. You should get a full work up by a neurologist to see if a cause can be determi... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
It's possible: I would see a podiatrist and they can check. It's not very common but it can happen. Get it checked out so you don't have to worry...And if it is yo... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Sick: Your body needs nutrients to operate and heal. It depends on how long you go without eating but your body will start to deteriorate without fuel. It... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
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It depends: Without an exam, it is difficult to tell. Sounds like posterior tibialis tendon pathology or possibly plantar fasciitis. You should see a podiatrist... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
See a doctor: Other reasons can cause a wound not to heal such as poor circulation, poor nutrition, elevated blood sugars.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: If you have poor circulation or an infected ingrown toenail that is not taken care of you could get gangrene. It depends on your other medical proble... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
See your doctor: There could be may different causes, see your doctor for a full work up so it can be treated
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Dermatitis: Sounds like some kind of dermatitis. It could be from insects, it could be a fungus but most likely it is a dermatitis. It could be that you are al... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Many possibilities: It could be many things, including but not limited to athlete's foot, an allergic reaction, poison ivy, or severely dry skin. If needed, a skin scrap... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Degirolamoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Yes: Yes, it could be. Liver disease can be a cause of swelling.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Its possible: I would return to the doctor for a follow up or get a second opinion. It should be healed by now. You need to be evaluated for infection or poor cir... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Further work-up: If your feet are swollen, you should see a doctor for further work-up. In addition to foot or ankle problems it could be due to heart, liver or kidne... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Further workup: The swelling may be due to a heart condition, lung condition, liver disease or kidney disease as well as many other possibilities. Blood work can hel... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
See a doctor: This can get out of control quickly. See a doctor immediately.
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Nerve damage: It is usually due to nerve damage....most commonly from a stroke or injury to the lower back. Nerves are what make your muscles work.
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Probably: The nail is considered dirty. If it actually breaks the skin you usually get an infection. This can become an abscess if not treated. There may als... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 22 years experience
Well...: You will need an antifungal lotion or cream to apply to your feet. Athlete's foot is a fungus and fungus likes dark, warm, moist places.....So you ne... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Dr. Amy, this happens only upon waking in a horizontal position. and also my hamstrings and calves to the same> I am going to try to get the suggested vitamins /than...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you, I will seek to make an appointment with one.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Graduated 2001MD
Residency
Maryland Healthcare System- Baltimore VA Hospital
Awards
Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Top Podiatrist, Third Place, Florida - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Podiatric Medical Association
American College Of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
American Professional Wound Care Association
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