Robert Scott Foster DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Primary Podiatric Medicine
305 N Keene St Suite 209 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Robert Foster is a podiatrist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Foster is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Foster 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.
Education and Training
Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (Wm Scholl College) in Chicago, IL D.P.M. 1984
Board Certification
PodiatryAmerican Board of Podiatric MedicineABPM
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Robert Scott Foster DPM's Expert Contributions
Foot pain in the morning
Pain when first getting up to walk, whether it’s in the morning getting out of bed or later in the day after setting, is most of due to either muscle, tendon, or joints. Pain along the bottom of your foot and in the heel are most commonly due to plantar fasciitis. There are many treatments for this and usually best treated with a combination of things. Professional consultation with a Podiatrist is recommended. Thanks READ MORE
Treatments
- Bunions
- Corns And Calluses
- Custom Orthotics
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Flatfeet
- Haglund’s Deformity
- Hammer Toe Treatment
- Heel Spurs
- Ingrown Toenails
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
- Plantar Warts
- Stress Fracture
- Tendonitis
- Toenail Fungus
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
- Professional Member Missouri Podiatric Medical Association (MPMA)
- Professional Member American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Professional Member American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- Professional Member American Diabetes Association
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