Podiatry

Working As One to Keep You on Your Feet

A podiatrist works on a patient's foot

It can be easy to overlook the critical role healthy feet play in your overall well-being until you experience pain, an injury, or other condition that affects the feet, ankle, and lower leg.

At South Shore Health, our experienced podiatry team treats conditions ranging from skin conditions to injuries. We offer a full range of services for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of foot disorders across the region.

For complex podiatric wounds, our Center for Wound Healing provides world-leading wound diagnostic and treatment methods, led by a multidisciplinary lower limb preservation team, right here on the South Shore.

Conditions We Treat:

  • Foot trauma
  • Diabetic foot complications
  • Chronic wounds
  • Bone spurs
  • Heel spurs
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and strains
  • Dislocations
  • Bunions
  • Neuromas
  • Flat feet
  • Ruptured tendons
  • Ruptured ligaments
  • Soft tissue tumors and cysts
  • Ankle sprains
  • Heel pain
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Joint dislocations
  • Ligament injuries
  • Warts

Services We Offer:

  • Surgical and non-surgical care of bone, joint and soft tissue pathology
  • Sports Medicine of the foot and ankle
  • Forefoot reconstructive surgery
  • Rearfoot reconstructive surgery
  • Limb salvage procedures 
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Nail care
  • Multidisciplinary Lower Limb Preservation Program

South Shore Health's Podiatric Care Locations

South Shore Medical Center Norwell

South Shore Medical Center (Norwell)

South Shore Medical Center (Norwell)

An exterior photo of the main entrance of South Shore Hospital.

South Shore Hospital

South Shore Hospital

Center for Wound Healing

South Shore Health Center for Wound Healing

South Shore Health Center for Wound Healing

Orthopedic Care and Radiology Services at the Center for Orthopedics, Spine, and Sports Medicine

South Shore Hospital Center for Orthopedics, Spine, and Sports Medicine

South Shore Hospital Center for Orthopedics, Spine, and Sports Medicine

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