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Dr. Heraj Patel, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Heraj Patel is a podiatrist practicing in Thousand Oaks, CA. Dr. Patel is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Patel diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Dr. Heraj Patel, DPM
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- University of California
- Accepting new patients
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How to treat my mom's bad foot pain?
Hello,
You need to have a non-invasive vascular ultrasound done to look at the arteries and veins. After this, you can determine compression vs. diuretics.
Dr. Patel
You need to have a non-invasive vascular ultrasound done to look at the arteries and veins. After this, you can determine compression vs. diuretics.
Dr. Patel
Retention of fluid to feet and lower legs?
Hello,
It is likely a collection of fluid from the blood vessels. I would suggest a non-invasive vascular ultrasound of the legs.
Dr. Patel
It is likely a collection of fluid from the blood vessels. I would suggest a non-invasive vascular ultrasound of the legs.
Dr. Patel
How long does pain last after broken ankle surgery?
Usually painful for about 72 hrs post surgery
Do podiatrists treat ingrown toenails?
Yes. It is our speciality. I personally do about 5-7 ingrown toenail procedures a week.
Dr. Patel
Dr. Patel
Losing feeling in my foot?
Hello,
I would consider going to a neurologist to have an EMG of that leg. It is likely that during the knee replacement, a nerve was cut or damaged.
Dr. Patel
I would consider going to a neurologist to have an EMG of that leg. It is likely that during the knee replacement, a nerve was cut or damaged.
Dr. Patel
How do I know if my fracture is healing?
X-rays are the only way to see bone consolidation.
Working an 8-hour shift with wet feet?
Hello,
You likely have a mild fungal skin infection. Put on some over-the-counter fungal cream. If it still red in two days, see your doctor.
Dr. Patel
You likely have a mild fungal skin infection. Put on some over-the-counter fungal cream. If it still red in two days, see your doctor.
Dr. Patel
Toenail surgery?
You should be removing the dressing within 2 days of procedure to avoid an infection.
Can you walk after ankle surgery?
Depending on the surgery, but for a fusion, you are in crutches for 4 weeks. For a ligament of fracture, you are walking in a boot for 6 weeks.
Do podiatrists treat toenail fungus?
Yes it is at least 60% of our practice.
Does a podiatrist take care of foot deformities?
Yes, they do, but only if they are board certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery.
Leg and foot pain?
You need to work up a muscle cramp due to lack of nutrition or possible gout attacks.
Can you fix bunions without surgery?
Hello
No a bunion is a deformed joint. It needs to be re aligned with surgery.
Dr Patel
No a bunion is a deformed joint. It needs to be re aligned with surgery.
Dr Patel
What are the symptoms of heel bursitis?
Usually, this would be pain over the Achilles tendon insertion and pain with compression of the heel.
Throbbing pain on the sides of my feet?
This is a lot more complicated. I would at first get an ultrasound study of the veins and arteries. Seems like you have low blood flow.
Wrong orthotics?
Hello,
Most likely wearing the new orthotics added a strain to your knee collateral ligaments. It is not likely that you did any permanent damage, however, I would stop wearing READ MORE
Hello,
Most likely wearing the new orthotics added a strain to your knee collateral ligaments. It is not likely that you did any permanent damage, however, I would stop wearing them, use anti-inflammatory gel on your knees and give it time. It will start to get better after about 3 weeks without orthotics. If not, consider a knee doctor and/or a physical therapist.
Dr. Patel
Most likely wearing the new orthotics added a strain to your knee collateral ligaments. It is not likely that you did any permanent damage, however, I would stop wearing them, use anti-inflammatory gel on your knees and give it time. It will start to get better after about 3 weeks without orthotics. If not, consider a knee doctor and/or a physical therapist.
Dr. Patel
Can you walk after ankle replacement?
Hello,
The goal of an ankle replacement is early active range of motion. So, you should be walking within 2 weeks after a replacement. Initially it will be in a boot.
Dr. READ MORE
Hello,
The goal of an ankle replacement is early active range of motion. So, you should be walking within 2 weeks after a replacement. Initially it will be in a boot.
Dr. Patel
The goal of an ankle replacement is early active range of motion. So, you should be walking within 2 weeks after a replacement. Initially it will be in a boot.
Dr. Patel
Will I need time off work after toenail removal?
Hello,
You will not need any time off this is a minor procedure abs requires just cleaning toe with band aid daily.
Dr. Patel
You will not need any time off this is a minor procedure abs requires just cleaning toe with band aid daily.
Dr. Patel
Can you walk after toenail removal?
Hello,
Yes, you can walk immediately after that procedure. It just needs to be washed out and cleaned for 2 weeks and dressed with a band aid.
Dr. Patel
Yes, you can walk immediately after that procedure. It just needs to be washed out and cleaned for 2 weeks and dressed with a band aid.
Dr. Patel
One toe is freezing and throbbing pain?
Hello,
You need to get non invasive vascular testing with ABI and TBI values. Seems like you are having a blood flow issue or throwing clots or emboli into the toes from your READ MORE
Hello,
You need to get non invasive vascular testing with ABI and TBI values. Seems like you are having a blood flow issue or throwing clots or emboli into the toes from your leg surgery.
Dr. Patel
You need to get non invasive vascular testing with ABI and TBI values. Seems like you are having a blood flow issue or throwing clots or emboli into the toes from your leg surgery.
Dr. Patel
