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Podiatry

Dr. William CoatesPodiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot. Common problems include:

  • Achilles tendinitis - irritation and inflamation of the tendon that attaches to the back of the heel bone
  • Bunions - misaligned big toe joints which can become swollen and tender
  • Hammertoe - a condition in which the toe is bent in a claw like position
  • Heel spurs - growths of bone on the underside, forepart of the heel bone
  • Ingrown toenails - Nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin
  • Stress factures - incomplete cracks in bone caused by overuse

Dr. William Coates of the Podiatry Group is here every Thursday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Procedures performed at Lawrence Health are the removal of toenails, and toenail trims and diabetic shoe casting. He also holds surgery consultations.

To schedule an appointment please call:

Podiatry Group
The Foot Doctors, Ltd.
(800) 737-3668