I AM A PODIATRIST THAT
GOES ON HOUSE CALLS IN THE RIDGEWOOD AREA. MY OFFICE IS
63-48 FOREST AVENUE RIDGEWOOD
NY 11385. MY PHONE NUMBER IS 718 417-4895 This telephone
number is only
for patients wishing to speak with me. Please do not call this number
for questions regarding this website. Please e-mail all questions and
requests to podiatrist1@optonline.net
I AM BOARD CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PODIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS AND PRIMARY PODIATRIC MEDICINE.
MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT ACCEPTED FOR COVERED SERVICES
IF SOMEONE HAS POOR CIRCULATION IN THEIR FEET GENERALLY, I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE REFERRED TO A VASCULAR SPECIALIST. IF SOMEONE HAS SWOLLEN FEET, THEY SHOULD BE TOLD IF THEY ELEVATE THEIR FEET TOO HIGH, THIS COULD IMPAIR CIRCULATORY FLOW TO THIER FEET. MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, DO NOT RELY ON ANY ADVICE FOR TREATMENT FROM THIS SITE. BE SEEN IN PERSON BY A PODIATRIST OR A MEDICAL DOCTOR THAT IS LICENSED TO TREAT THE FEET.
GENERALLY A GAIT ANALYSIS AND A STATIC EXAM CAN BE USED IN FORMING A TREATMENT PLAN TO ADDRESS BIOMECHANICAL FAULTS IN THE FOOT. SUCH FAULTS IN THE FOOT CAN AFFECT OTHER BODY PARTS. PROPERLY PLACED FELT SOMETIMES CAN BE USED IN THE SHOE TO ATTEMPT TO TREAT FAULTY FOOT FUNCTION, AND IF NECESSARY EVEN CUSTOM MOLDED ORTHOTICS CAN BE UTILIZED.
DANIEL ALAN CHASKIN DPM