Diabetic Foot Care in Phoenix
Causes of Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetes may damage the nerves in your feet. You may not feel pain from a cut, blister, burn, or sore.
Reduced Blood Flow
Diabetes can reduce blood flow to your feet. Poor circulation may slow healing and increase the risk of infection.
Corns and Calluses
Shoes, walking, or changes in foot shape may create pressure. Thick calluses can hide damaged skin or a wound underneath.
Cuts, Blisters, and Ulcers
A small cut or blister may become a deep sore when it goes unnoticed or does not receive proper care.
Is Diabetic Foot Treatment Right for You?
You Have Numbness or Tingling
Nerve damage may cause numbness, burning, tingling, or unusual feelings in your feet and toes.
You Have a Foot Wound
A cut, blister, crack, or open sore may become infected or take a long time to heal.
Your Skin Has Changed
Dry skin, redness, swelling, dark areas, or unusual warmth may point to a diabetic foot problem.
Walking Has Become Painful
Foot pain, calluses, wounds, or changes in foot shape may make standing and walking difficult.
How We Diagnose and Treat Diabetic Foot Problems
Consultation
Tell us what is wrong with your feet. We will ask about your blood sugar, medicines, past foot problems, and treatments.
Foot and Skin Exam
We check your skin, nails, calluses, foot shape, and any wounds. We also look for redness, swelling, drainage, or infection.
Additional Testing When Needed
We may check the blood flow and feeling in your feet. We may also order an X-ray or lab test to look for an infection or damage inside the foot.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your results help us choose the right care. Treatment may include wound cleaning, special dressings, pressure relief, medicine, or preventive foot care.
Diabetic Foot Treatment Options
Wound Cleaning
A podiatrist removes dead tissue and cleans the open sore. This helps healthy tissue grow and lowers the risk of infection.
Diabetic Shoes
Special shoes, custom inserts, or a medical boot reduce pressure on sore areas. They also help protect the foot during healing.
Antibiotic Medicine
Antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. A serious infection may need lab tests, drainage, or hospital care.
Nail and Callus Care
A podiatrist safely trims thick nails and removes hard calluses. Regular care can prevent cuts, wounds, and pressure sores.
Get the Right Care for Diabetic Feet
How Diabetic Foot Problems Can Affect You
- A cut or blister may go unnoticed.
- A wound may heal very slowly.
- Standing and walking may become painful.
- An infection may spread into deeper tissue.
- Nerve damage may affect your balance.
- Serious damage may place the foot at risk.
How Professional Treatment Can Help
- Check your circulation and nerve function.
- Find wounds, calluses, or infections early.
- Remove unhealthy or damaged tissue.
- Reduce pressure on sensitive areas.
- Protect open wounds during healing.
- Help prevent future foot problems.
Meet Our Experienced Podiatrists
Payam Sarraf, DPM
Kate Kennedy, DPM
Katy Statler, DPM
Christopher Van Damme, DPM
WHY Choose Us
Five Convenient Locations
Visit a nearby office in Phoenix, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, or Mesa for your foot exam, treatment, and follow-up care.
+1,000 Five-Star Reviews
More than 1,000 five-star reviews show the trust Arizona patients place in our experienced foot and ankle team.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Your care plan considers your symptoms, circulation, nerve function, skin health, foot structure, and risk of infection.
Complete Diagnostic Care
Our podiatrists perform detailed foot exams and may check circulation, nerve feeling, wounds, or deeper tissue when needed.
What Our Patients Say
Clear Care Instructions
Patients value podiatrists who explain diabetic foot care and treatment choices in simple and clear words.
Helpful and Efficient Staff
Many reviews mention friendly team members, short wait times, and a smooth appointment process.
Improvement After Treatment
Patients often share positive experiences with treatment for foot pain, wounds, calluses, and other foot conditions.
Trusted Foot and Ankle Care
Reviews show that patients trust our team for professional and personalized care across many foot and ankle services.
Insurance Coverage and Convenient Arizona Locations
Insurance Plans Accepted
We accept many insurance plans that may cover diabetic foot exams, wound care, imaging, laboratory tests, medicine, and other treatments.
Confirm Your Coverage
Call us at 480-812-3668 today. Our team helps you check your coverage and make it easier to start treatment.
Five Convenient Locations
Choose an office in Phoenix, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, or Mesa and take the next step toward Achilles tendon relief.
Diabetic Foot Treatment Near You
Phoenix
2228 W Northern Ave, Suite B-101
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Gilbert
4915 East Baseline Rd, Suite 121
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Scottsdale
6565 E Greenway Parkway, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Chandler
1100 S. Dobson, Suite 118
Chandler, AZ 85286
Mesa
215 South Power Road, Suite 102
Mesa, AZ 85206
Diabetic Foot Treatment FAQs
How often should someone with diabetes see a podiatrist?
Visit a podiatrist at least once a year or more often if you have nerve damage, poor circulation, wounds, or other foot problems.
What are the warning signs of a diabetic foot problem?
Warning signs include numbness, swelling, redness, warmth, drainage, skin color changes, or a wound that does not heal.
Can I care for my diabetic feet at home?
Check your feet daily, keep them clean, and wear proper shoes. Do not treat wounds, corns, or calluses without professional advice.
Why do diabetic foot wounds heal slowly?
High blood sugar, poor circulation, nerve damage, pressure, and infection can slow healing and make a small wound more serious.
When is a diabetic foot problem an emergency?
Seek prompt medical care for black skin, spreading redness, fever, pus, severe swelling, or a deep and infected foot wound.
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