FOOT PAIN
AND PODIATRY ONLINE PROFILE
Foot Pain and Podiatry
Online has been designed by Drs. Mark and Melanie Reed. Dr.
Mark Reed and Dr. Melanie Reed specialize in the medical treatment
and surgical correction of foot and ankle related medical conditions
in all age groups. The doctors only treat foot and ankle
problems and over the last seventeen years in being in practice
they have gained significant knowledge about both common and
rare podiatric conditions and disease processes. The doctors
are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to their
patient to insure the patient's utmost comfort and prompt recovery.
The different topics below are a sample of the different types
of medical problems that are treated by the doctors. For
a second opinion, the doctor's office is located in Placentia,
CA in the Placentia-Linda Hospital Medical Office Building. The
doctor's office serves the surrounding cities of Placentia, Yorba
Linda, Fullerton, Anaheim Hills and Brea, CA.
COMPLETE FAMILY
CARE: Both doctors
are well experienced in the management of common foot and ankle
problems that affect each member of the family. Commonly
treated foot and ankle problems would include the following:
Nail or skin excrescencies such as ingrown nails, fungus nails,
warts, corns and callouses and dry skin. Musculoskeletal
problems such as infant tripping, flat or high arched feet or
in-toeing, joint pain, joint misalignments, plantar fasciitis,
bunion deformities, hammer toes, and osteoarthritis. Traumatic
injuries from sports such as ankle sprains, toe crushing injuries,
dislocations, muscle strains, bursitis and tendinitis. And
Endocrine problems such as gout or foot complications from diabetes.
As with all conditions, non-surgical medical treatment is preferred
but when surgery is required, both Podiatrists are board certified
by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. When surgery is required,
both foot surgeons have a lot of experience and place emphasis
on achieving the most pain free experience for the patient with
the most cosmetic and functional result.
DIABETIC FOOT CARE:
Both Doctors have received
advanced training in managing foot complications related to diabetes.
While residents at the Veterans Administration Hospital
in San Francisco, the doctors were involved in a special multi-speciality
team for diabetic patients with limb threatening leg or foot
wounds. Since this experience, the doctors have gained
considerable experience in managing and curing diabetic ulcers
and related diabetic complications while in practice. For
a guideline concerning foot care for the diabetic, link to the
American Diabetes Association in the Information Center. The
Doctors also participate in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe program.
For patients, this provides an easy access to protective
shoes and insoles that are paid for by Medicare for those Diabetic
patients who meet established Medicare guidelines. In many
cases, PPO insurances also cover diabetic shoes and the office
would be happy to verify if your insurance has diabetic shoes
as a benefit.
WOMAN'S SPECIALIZED
CARE: Woman do have
special foot needs due to the unique shape and design of a woman's
foot. When a woman has a foot or ankle problem, both of
the doctors tailor the medical care being provided with the specific
cosmetic and functional considerations for a woman. In
addition to treatment considerations, the office has been designed
with the woman in mind in maintaining a clean office and having
tasteful decorations and comfortable furniture.
SPORTS MEDICINE
AND REHABILITATION: Dr.
Mark Reed was an All-American collegiate water polo player and
understands the unique issues of treating athletes. Dr.
Melanie Reed was a Triathalon participant for a number of years
and also understands the unique requirements of treating athletes.
In addition, for more than ten years, both doctors have been
involved with providing medical consultation and intervention
for the Esperanza High School Football Team whenever a foot or
ankle injury has occurred. Furthermore, both doctors have
helped many aspiring athletes both young and old to achieve their
athletic objectives in overcoming a sport related injury.
Treatment plans are tailored to each sport and the timetable
required for rehabilitation for optimal athletic performance.
ACCIDENTS / TRAUMA:
Both doctors are experienced
in managing foot and ankle injuries. Either at the Emergency
Room or after being evaluated at the Emergency Room, both doctors
are experienced in providing follow-up care for a foot or ankle
injury. In many cases, emergency foot and ankle problems
can be treated at the doctor's office. Emergency office
visits are given priority in arranging for an appointment.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION:
Dr. Mark Reed is a
certified Qualified Medical Examiner and has treated many patients
with work related injuries and understands the worker's compensation
system. If it has been longer than 30 days since your injury
at work and you are not happy with your treating doctor, you
are entitled under California law to switch to another treating
doctor. In seeking treatment for your work-related injury,
Dr. Reed's office will take care of all of the required billing
and reporting requirements.
HMO SECOND OPINION
CONSULTATIONS: Due
to the many limits placed on being an HMO patient, over the years
the doctors have provided numerous HMO second opinion consultations.
After the second opinion consultation is over, the doctor will
send a report and call the HMO doctor if the medical problem
requires prompt treatment. Because an outside specialist
is providing a second opinion to the HMO doctor, usually proper
medical treatment will then be provided by the HMO if this treatment
has been delayed or is still pending review.
SECOND SURGICAL
OPINION CONSULTATIONS: If
you are thinking about surgery but need a second opinion from
a experienced doctor, both doctors are equally qualified to provide
a surgical second opinion. During the course of obtaining
a second surgical opinion, you will receive a thorough history
and physical examination as well as the doctor will explain what
is the medical problem and what can be done to correct it from
a surgical standpoint. The second surgical opinion will
be truly an independent opinion and not just a rubber stamp of
the original surgeon's recommendations. Typically, one
hour is spent with the doctor for a second opinion consultation.
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