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I am 62 years old. i have a deeply rooted corn on my right foot. i got orthopedic surgery done twice, but the corn is growing once again. whom should i contact for complete removal, an orthopedic, a plastic surgeon, or a skin specialist?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Plastic or pod: If its on the foot, usually a podiatrist but a plastic surgeon can also remove a callus. Good luck.

Answered 2/17/2017

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Corn: First , corns are not deeply rooted. The first thing to do is seek the help of a podiatrist who will accurately diagnose the cause of the corn and will guide you with appropriate treatment. Best of luck !

Answered 1/5/2019

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Dr. Som Kohanzadeh answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Multiple: This is an area with lots of overlap between different fields, including ortho, plastics and podiatry. If you have already had surgery with ortho, that is where i would start. Alternatively podiatry focuses purely on the foot and might not be a bad idea to try for a 2nd opinion.

Answered 10/19/2013

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