I had a patient ask me just last week why I work with residents in surgery and at my clinic. The simple answer is we all have to learn from someone. In reality it goes much deeper than that. After four years of college and four years of podiatric medical school they become doctors. When […]
Yesterday a woman was accused in Houston of killing a man in a bizarre murder. Investigators say she stabbed a man with her Stiletto Heeled shoes. Now being a podiatrist this caught my attention. Investigators found the woman in the apartment of the victim in the Parklane Luxury Condos in what in Houston is called […]
Is this the first time you have seen a podiatrist? Well no need to worry, here is a handy guide to help you prepare for your appointment and make the most of your time. Before You See The Doctor: Bring a history from your PCP. Bring Insurance card and ID. Know what your co-pay will […]
Many in the Houston, Texas area are very familiar with the 6ft 5in, 290lb Houston Texan defensive tackle. But few across the country are familiar with the newly released (projected June 1st release) “Mega Watt” Nike Free 5.0 shoes. Watt released via Twitter a glimpse of these sweet kicks, which are great for most foot […]
I have a patient we will call Gail who had been coming in for severe pain to her feet with swelling. Checking her feet I found her pulses were slow and skin temperature was cool. She denied any history of injury or activity that would lead to injury. Because her pain was sharp in nature […]
About a month ago, Dr. Jeffrey Bowman wrote an article on Epsom salt and how it can make your feet look, smell and feel better. That article has been featured on the Epsom Salt Councils website, PR Newswire, Health News Digest, Podiatry Management News, and even the Wall Street Journal! You can read the original […]
Tired of thick callus on your feet that makes them ache? Does your partner move away when you rub your feet against them? You need Baby Feet! No, its not a transplant from a babys foot. Its a micro-dermabrasion for your feet that can be done at home. No fuss, no muss, no dead skin […]
Very few celebrities do I consider worth the public’s praise. Most overindulge in lavishness and ruin their god-given talents by destroying their bodies through drugs and riotous living. Although he was far from perfect, Nesta Robert “Bob” Marley is one of the few celebrity figures I admire. Why am I bringing up Bob Marley? May […]
Knee scopes are one of the most common procedures offered from Orthopedic Surgeons for a multitude of knee complaints. The use of a “scope” or “arthroscopic” surgeries has made an increase in the foot and ankle. Arthroscopic literally means to look inside of a joint. This is done with the use of a very small, […]
May is skin cancer awareness month. When we think of skin cancer we usually think of the leathery old woman in Florida who spends way too much time baking herself into skin cancer. To help share in skin cancer awareness here is some info on common skin cancers of the feet. Squamous Cell Carcinoma begins […]