FAMILY PODIATRY CARE:
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Reed has more than 30+ years experience in treating more than 25,000 patients and have performed thousands of procedures to achieve excellent results. Commonly treated foot and ankle problems would include ingrown nails,
fungus nails, warts, corns and callouses and dry skin. Different musculoskeletal
problems would include flat or high arched feet, in-toeing, joint pain, joint misalignments, plantar fasciitis,
bunion deformities, hammer toes, and osteoarthritis. Traumatic
injuries would include ankle sprains, toe crushing injuries,
dislocations, muscle strains, bursitis and tendonitis. Endocrine
problems would include gout or foot complications from diabetes. As
with all conditions, non-surgical medical treatment is emphasized with surgery as the last resort. When surgery is required, both Podiatrists are highly skilled and are board certified
by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
DIABETIC FOOT CARE:
Dr. Reed has received advanced
training in managing foot complications related to diabetes. While a resident at the Veterans Administration Hospital in San
Francisco, the Foot Doctor was involved in a special multi-specialty
team for diabetic patients with limb threatening wounds. Since residency, Dr. Reed has has gained considerable
experience in managing and curing diabetic ulcers and related
diabetic complications. For a guideline concerning
foot care for the diabetic - The Doctor also participates in the
Medicare Diabetic Shoe program and proudly carry Anadyne Shoes. 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. The office would be happy to verify if your
insurance has diabetic shoe benefits.
WOMAN'S 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:
Dr.
Mark Reed was an All-American collegiate water polo player and continues to be a competitive master swimmer and water polo player. The Podiatrist understands the unique issues of treating athletes. In
addition, for more than ten years, Dr. Reed provided medical consultation and intervention for the Yorba Linda and Esperanza High School Football Team. Furthermore, Dr. Reed has 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:
The Podiatrist is experienced in managing foot
and ankle injuries. Either at the Emergency Room or after being
evaluated at the Emergency Room, Dr. Reed is 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.
SECOND OPINIONS:
If you are thinking about surgery but need a second opinion from
a experienced Podiatrist, Dr. Reed is highly qualified to provide
a surgical second opinion based on many years of experience. 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.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION:
The Podiatrist is certified
Qualified Medical Examiners and have 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 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 2ND OPINIONS:
Due
to the many limits placed on being an HMO patient, over the years
Dr. Reed has 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, usually medical treatment
will then be provided by the HMO if this treatment has been delayed
or is still pending review.