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Dr. Hammad Mohammad Zafar
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
Dr. Hammad Zafar is a podiatrist practicing in PHOENIX, AZ. Dr. Zafar is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Zafar 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.
9 years
Experience
Dr. Hammad Mohammad Zafar
- PHOENIX, AZ
- Midwestern University
- Accepting new patients
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Does a dislocated ankle need surgery?
Yes it is serious and it needs surgery most of the time.
What kind of anesthesia do they use for ankle surgery?
General anesthesia
How long does it take your Achilles tendon to heal?
Depends on the injury to the Achilles’ tendon. A tear of the Achilles’ tendon is treated completely different than inflammation of the tendon, thus healing times are variable depending READ MORE
Depends on the injury to the Achilles’ tendon. A tear of the Achilles’ tendon is treated completely different than inflammation of the tendon, thus healing times are variable depending on the patient and the diagnosis.
How long does it take for a broken foot to heal?
It normally takes broken bone 6-8 weeks to heal. Time to heal also depends on the type of fracture and the bone that is fractured. Since you injured your foot at work, I would READ MORE
It normally takes broken bone 6-8 weeks to heal. Time to heal also depends on the type of fracture and the bone that is fractured.
Since you injured your foot at work, I would recommend calling your work and reporting the injury as soon as possible. It will probably be in your best to avoid placing weight on the foot and probably best not to return to work until you have been evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist.
Since you injured your foot at work, I would recommend calling your work and reporting the injury as soon as possible. It will probably be in your best to avoid placing weight on the foot and probably best not to return to work until you have been evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist.
What is the strongest treatment for athlete's foot?
The strongest treatment for athlete's foot is probably a prescription medication that you take by mouth. Each person's foot condition is different, so it will be in your best interest READ MORE
The strongest treatment for athlete's foot is probably a prescription medication that you take by mouth. Each person's foot condition is different, so it will be in your best interest to be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Should I see a podiatrist or chiropractor?
It will probably be best to see a podiatrist as podiatrists specialize in conditions of the foot and ankle and can likely perform imaging as needed.
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Thank you.
