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Dr. Peter Redko, DPM, FACFAS
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Peter Redko is a board certified foot and ankle surgeon and has been with North Bay Foot & Ankle center since 2004. Prior to relocating to Petaluma, Dr. Redko was the chief of foot and ankle surgery at Beverly Hills Surgical Institute in Los Angeles. He currently has offices in Petaluma and Sonoma and is on staff at Palm Drive, Petaluma Valley. Novato Community, and Sonoma Valley Hospitals.
Dr. Peter Redko, DPM, FACFAS
- Petaluma, CA
- Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Accepting new patients
"Mom, Dad - My Feet Hurt!"
While this is not something parents look forward to hearing, it may actually be a welcome confirmation that a flat foot problem exists. Children and adolescents often fail to...
Why is one of my toes smaller than the others?
You may have a short toe due to brachymetatarsia, a condition where the bone behind the toe stops growing too soon. Unless it's painful or causes difficulty with shoes, we usually READ MORE
You may have a short toe due to brachymetatarsia, a condition where the bone behind the toe stops growing too soon. Unless it's painful or causes difficulty with shoes, we usually don't do anything about it. See your doctor to get an X-ray and evaluation.
Is there an effective way to remove and prevent corns?
Corns are narrow by deep calluses, which are often caused by pressure points under the skin. Off loading the pressure points will often make the corns resolve.
Why is the top of my left foot swollen?
You may have inflamed the joint lining or may have a stress fracture. It's better to have this properly evaluated to get it to heal as soon as possible.
Are orthotics enough for foot bunions?
If you're still having discomfort, you may benefit from a custom molded orthotic to directly address your structural issues. See your podiatrist for a proper evaluation
How do ingrown toenails get infected?
If the nail continues to ingrow, it will eventually cut the skin and this will start an infection. That why it's best to see your doc to get this fixed
What is Morton's neuroma?
A neuroma is an inflamed scarred nerve. It may be visualized with an ultrasound or an MRI.
Should I try to remove a toenail?
If the nail has been town away from the nail bed, it will not re-attach. You should see your podiatrist to remove it and clean it out and allow it to heal well. You risk bacterial READ MORE
If the nail has been town away from the nail bed, it will not re-attach. You should see your podiatrist to remove it and clean it out and allow it to heal well. You risk bacterial or fungal infection if you try to do it on your own
What is the best way to eliminate foot odor?
You most likely have sweaty feet, hyperhidrosis, or a fungal infection and or secondary bacterial infection. You can treat your shoes with an anti-fungal spray daily and see your READ MORE
You most likely have sweaty feet, hyperhidrosis, or a fungal infection and or secondary bacterial infection. You can treat your shoes with an anti-fungal spray daily and see your doc about your feet
What can I do about my nail infection?
If you have a fungal infection, there are various treatment options including removal of the nail, along with topical anti-fungals, oral anti-fungals. Tolcylen Ointment is currently READ MORE
If you have a fungal infection, there are various treatment options including removal of the nail, along with topical anti-fungals, oral anti-fungals. Tolcylen Ointment is currently the most effective topical anti-fungal. You should have a discussion with your doctor about which treatment option is best for you
Can you treat heel spurs at home?
Do you mean a bump on the back of the heel? You can apply pain cream and also moleskin padding tot he area to protect it from rubbing on the back of your shoe. Also wear shoes READ MORE
Do you mean a bump on the back of the heel? You can apply pain cream and also moleskin padding tot he area to protect it from rubbing on the back of your shoe. Also wear shoes that don't rub the area. You can also put a small lift in your shoe to raise your heel away from the shoe edge, to minimize rubbing.
What can I do for dry and cracked feet?
Walking in non-supportive shoes will cause your feet to dry out, and the sheer forces with cause stress and cracking of the skin. Make sure your wear supportive shoes. If they READ MORE
Walking in non-supportive shoes will cause your feet to dry out, and the sheer forces with cause stress and cracking of the skin. Make sure your wear supportive shoes. If they cracking continues, apply an OTC anti-fungal cream and if you still have symptoms then see your podiatrist.
Why do shoes give me a rash?
You may be developing a hypersensitivity reaction from the material in your shoes. Normal perspiration from our feet with cause leaching of certain chemicals out o the shoe materials READ MORE
You may be developing a hypersensitivity reaction from the material in your shoes. Normal perspiration from our feet with cause leaching of certain chemicals out o the shoe materials and this may cause the rash. It may be time to retire that pair of shoes
How can I reduce the growth of hammer toe?
Wear supportive shoes along with an orthotic or tape/splints the toe in the straightest position possible
How are plantar warts caused?
Warts are due to a contagious virus, which your immune system has not yet recognized as bad. See your podiatrist for treatment options.
Can tight shoes cause corns on my feet?
Most likely, if it wasn't there before. Your shoe may not be fitting well and causing too much pressure on your foot, leading to a corn. Have your podiatrist evaluate your feet READ MORE
Most likely, if it wasn't there before. Your shoe may not be fitting well and causing too much pressure on your foot, leading to a corn. Have your podiatrist evaluate your feet and shoes.
Why is my toe bleeding randomly?
You may have broken your toe bone. The trauma may also have had the nail cut the skin. Either way you should see your podiatrist to take an xray and get your healed. It should READ MORE
You may have broken your toe bone. The trauma may also have had the nail cut the skin. Either way you should see your podiatrist to take an xray and get your healed. It should not be bleeding continuously
How can I get rid of a fungal infection?
Try Tolcylen Ointment, it's the strongest penetrating formula available.
Are there home remedies for foot fungus?
Try OTC anti-fungal creams, wash and dry well between your toes, wear a fresh pair of socks daily, make sure your shoes are dry and use an anti-fungal spray on your shoes daily. READ MORE
Try OTC anti-fungal creams, wash and dry well between your toes, wear a fresh pair of socks daily, make sure your shoes are dry and use an anti-fungal spray on your shoes daily.
How can I get rid of athlete's foot?
You need to treat your shoes and your skin with anti-fungal products. See your podiatrist.
How do you repair an ingrown toenail?
You may soak in warm saltwater for 15 minutes daily and apply antibiotic cream to see if that helps. If not or the symptoms worsen, you should see your podiatrist for evaluation READ MORE
You may soak in warm saltwater for 15 minutes daily and apply antibiotic cream to see if that helps. If not or the symptoms worsen, you should see your podiatrist for evaluation and treatment option.
