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Dr. Joseph Martin Quezada, D.P.M.

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

Dr. Joseph Quezada is a podiatrist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Quezada is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Quezada 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. Joseph Martin Quezada, D.P.M.
  • Ithaca, NY
  • Accepting new patients

Planters wart?

Sorry to hear that, sometimes they must be surgically removed. I have had a case that surgery was the only option. there are products that a podiatrist could recommend but you READ MORE
Sorry to hear that, sometimes they must be surgically removed. I have had a case that surgery was the only option. there are products that a podiatrist could recommend but you need to see a specialist that will assess your case.

What kind of anesthesia do they use for ankle surgery?

NORMALLY GENERAL ANESTHESIA. ALL DEPENDS ON THE AMOUNT OF TIME REQUIRED TO FIX YOUR ANKLE AND THE SEVERITY OF THE CASE.

Do I need to get my toe checked out?

YOU NEED TO GO TO A PODIATRIST, HE NEEDS TO CHECK WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE YOU HAVE, IT COULD BE BROKEN OR A SIMPLE BRUISE, BUT YOU CANNOT BE SURE UNLESS YOU GET YOUR TOE EXAMINED BY READ MORE
YOU NEED TO GO TO A PODIATRIST, HE NEEDS TO CHECK WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE YOU HAVE, IT COULD BE BROKEN OR A SIMPLE BRUISE, BUT YOU CANNOT BE SURE UNLESS YOU GET YOUR TOE EXAMINED BY A PROFESSIONAL.

I have foot pain?

WHAT I WILL TELL YOU IS NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A DOCTOR, BUT I WILL TELL YOU TRY NIKKEN. YOU CAN BUY IT ON AMAZON. IT IS A TAPE. IT WILL STICK TO YOUR SKIN, YOU CAN LEAVE ON READ MORE
WHAT I WILL TELL YOU IS NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM A DOCTOR, BUT I WILL TELL YOU TRY NIKKEN. YOU CAN BUY IT ON AMAZON. IT IS A TAPE. IT WILL STICK TO YOUR SKIN, YOU CAN LEAVE ON TILL IT STAYS, YOU CAN TAKE A SHOWER WITH IT ON. I HAD SOMETHING SIMILAR, AND BELIEVE IT OR NOT, IN A WEEK, ALL WAS GONE. MY WIFE HAD PAINS IN SOME PLACES, AND THE PAIN DISAPPEARED ALSO IMMEDIATELY. SHE EVEN TOLD ME IT WAS MAGICAL. NOT MANY DOCTORS WILL RECOMMEND YOU THIS BECAUSE IT IS NOT WHAT THEY PRACTICE. BUT GIVE IT A TRY, YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED. THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN IS THAT YOU THINK IT IS NOT WORKING, THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO A PODIATRIST.

I have constant foot pain?

MY BEST ADVICE IS FOR YOU TO VISIT A PODIATRIST. THAT KIND OF PAIN NEEDS TO BE EXAMINED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE.

What helps swollen ankles after working out?

Lift your legs and use ice bags

I'm having itching from using Santyl for my foot ulcer?

You should go to a wound care center, that is their specialty.

I have a tiny puncture in my foot?

YOU SHOULD WERE A BAND-AID TILL IT GOES AWAY, UNLESS IT IS INFECTED, JUST PROTECT IT FROM FRICTION. IF IT IS INFECTED, JUST CLEAN IT TILL IT DRIES BUT ALWAYS PROTECT IT SO IT CAN READ MORE
YOU SHOULD WERE A BAND-AID TILL IT GOES AWAY, UNLESS IT IS INFECTED, JUST PROTECT IT FROM FRICTION. IF IT IS INFECTED, JUST CLEAN IT TILL IT DRIES BUT ALWAYS PROTECT IT SO IT CAN HEAL.

Ingrown toenail?

WHAT ANY INFECTION NEED IS RELEASE, IF NOT IT IS VERY PAINFUL. THE BEST YOU CAN DO IS HAVE A PODIATRIST DO THE INGROWN PROCEDURE ON THE TOE. BUT IF YOU CANNOT GO, YOU NEED TO READ MORE
WHAT ANY INFECTION NEED IS RELEASE, IF NOT IT IS VERY PAINFUL. THE BEST YOU CAN DO IS HAVE A PODIATRIST DO THE INGROWN PROCEDURE ON THE TOE. BUT IF YOU CANNOT GO, YOU NEED TO CUT THE NAIL ABOVE THE INFECTION SO YOU CAN RELEASE AND CLEAN IT.

How do I treat plantar warts?

I MUST BE HONEST, IF YOU DO NOT WANT THEM TO COME BACK YOU SHOULD GO TO A PODIATRIST TO BE PROFESSIONALLY REMOVED.

Can flat feet be fixed without surgery?

THE ONLY SOLUTION FOR FLAT FEET ARE INSOLES, THE IS NOT FIXING, NOT EVEN SURGERY, IT DOES NOT REALLY WORK!

Is massage good for ankle pain?

THAT IS NOT NORMAL, YOU SHOULD VISIT A PODIATRIST, A MASSAGE BY ITSELF MAY HELP BUT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHY DO YOU HAVE THAT PROBLEM.

How long does pain last after broken ankle surgery?

ALL IS RELATIVE, EACH PERSON HAS A DIFFERENT TIMELINE, BUT IT SHOULD BE OK IN A WEEK.

What exercises should be avoided after ankle surgery?

YOU SHOULD NOT EVEN THINK OF EXERCISING FOR A WHILE, AT LEAST A MONTH, AND AFTER THAT, WILL DEPEND ON THE RESULT OF THE SURGERY.

How do I treat a sprained foot?

IT HAS TO BE IMMOBILIZED FOR 15 DAYS

Do high heels cause leg pain?

HIGH HEELS ARE THE BEST FRIEND OF PODIATRISTS, THEY CREATE NEW PATIENTS EVERY DAY. SO, IF YOU WANT TO BE A PODIATRIST PATIENT IN THE FUTURE, KEEP WEARING HIGH HEELS. THEY CAN CAUSE READ MORE
HIGH HEELS ARE THE BEST FRIEND OF PODIATRISTS, THEY CREATE NEW PATIENTS EVERY DAY. SO, IF YOU WANT TO BE A PODIATRIST PATIENT IN THE FUTURE, KEEP WEARING HIGH HEELS. THEY CAN CAUSE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS IN WOMEN!!!

Why do I still have pain after ankle surgery?

Because ankle surgeries are like long life marriage, they never get perfect.

Painful big toe?

You need to go to a podiatrist now. Your description tells me you need a specialist now. Do not wait!

How long does it take for foot fractures to heal?

DEPENDS ON EACH PERSON BUT AROUND 1 MONTH