Dr. David M. Gent
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
900 Sheridan Rd Suite 101 Bremerton WA, 98310About
David M. Gent, DPM, is a podiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients at his private practice, Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic, in Port Orchard and Bremerton, WA. Dr. Gent has an impressive professional journey that spans eighteen years. Upon completing his residency training, he moved to Bremerton, WA. He started practicing at Kitsap Foot & Ankle Clinic alongside Dr. Michael Worpell. Dr. Gent subsequently purchased the practice in the fall of 2002 when Dr. Worpell moved to Indiana.
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Education and Training
University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores DPM 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
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Dr. David M. Gent's Expert Contributions
I think I have an ingrown toenail. What does this usually look like?
Ingrown toenails can present in a lot of different ways. To begin with they can just be a painful area on the edge of your toe where the toenail meets the skin. As the pain and irritation continue There develops redness and increased pain and swelling and sometimes pus can be noted coming from the area. If this is still not treated then a granuloma can develop which is a large bulbous area on the side of the toenail that can have a bad smell to it and actually has some dead tissue. This needs to be treated and care for. READ MORE
Is foot amputation the only solution for gangrene?
No, it depends upon the type of gangrene. Wet gangrene can be life-threatening and needs to be addressed quickly to prevent infection getting into the blood and spreading to the heart and being fatal. Dry gangrene is a different story. This can be monitored and specialized won’t care can be performed such as hyperbaric oxygen treatment which saturate the blood with oxygen and helps to kill anaerobic bacteria and can stimulate new blood vessel formation on healing. However, Gangrene is a serious Medical problem and needs to be monitored on a case by case basis. READ MORE
I have flat feet and running is becoming painful. What should I do?
Rest your feet to begin with. If you have created a bruise to the tissue then you need to calm it down. This should only take a few days and a week at the most. While resting your feet you can evaluate your equipment and see if the shoes are starting to break down. Evaluate them to see if something changed in the style from previous shoes to make them more irritating. Get a new pair if needed. OTC orthotics are a good starting point and then a customized pair if needed. READ MORE
My feet swell up in the cold. Is this normal?
No this is not normal and can be the sign of other vascular diseases. Do your feet change colors in the cold? READ MORE
A glass pricked my foot and even after a month the spot hurts. What should I do?
Thank you for asking. It is possible that you still have a shard of glass in the area of irritation and that it should be assessed by x-ray and then an evaluation to see if anything should be removed. READ MORE
Why are my feet so crooked?
Great assessment of your feet. Yes, you have a genetic predisposition to develop feet similar to your mom's feet. protecting the toes, stretching them morning and evening and using padding and making sure not to wear shoes that cramp up the toes. Pads can be over the counter pads, orthotics or custom made devices just for your feet. READ MORE
I am experiencing foot pain while sitting. What could be the reason?
This is a good question. You are thinking about your feet and how they are functioning for you. There are many reasons for stiffness with a few common ones to be a lack of stretching and mobility for the ankle and foot joints, increased weight gain and pressure on the feet, long term immobilization with inactivity as well as different types of arthritis with Osteo Arthritis and age or previous trauma being the most common. READ MORE
Can I run with flat feet?
Of course you can run and do most anything you want with flat feet. In fact running will help your feet but I do recommend either orthotics to help give more support to the arches or supportive running shoes to help decrease the chronic stresses of the feet. Flat feet are know for being very stable structures with a lot of shock absorption. READ MORE
Does swelling around the ankle indicate a serious injury?
No, swelling in and of itself does not just automatically mean an injury. However, it should be assessed if it has recently started. READ MORE
Why am I experiencing ankle pain after two years of arthroscopic surgery?
There are many different reasons for post surgical pain. The type of pain would be based off of the type of surgery performed. In the ankle there can be nerve irritation from the incision site. There can be arthritis of the ankle and if there was a tear in the cartilage then the bone can experience stress and be almost a stress fracture presentation. READ MORE
I have a corn in my foot. Can corn cap remove that?
This is dependent upon the location of the corn and also if you have neuropathy or not. The reason for this is that the pad can have acid in it and it is important to be able to feel the burn on the skin that it creates prior to developing a blister. However, yes a corn pad, cap can help to remove the corn. READ MORE
Can nerve damage be repaired in the foot?
Yes, nerve damage can be repaired but it is dependent upon the type of nerve damage and the original cause. READ MORE
Is it ok to massage plantar fasciitis?
Yes, this does help the ligament and soft tissue. READ MORE
What causes pain under your foot?
The Underside of the foot has a lot of different structures depending upon the location. The heel, arch, ball of the foot all have different reasons for the pain. I would need to have more specific information to give a better answer. READ MORE
How do you know a child's foot is broken?
Usually an x-ray can identify a fracture. However, in a child there are open growth plates which can be confused with a fracture and therefore a doctor's assessment along with the x-rays would be needed to assess a child's foot for a fracture. READ MORE
How do you test for ankle instability?
The ankle has ligaments on the inside and outside which stable the ankle structures. When these ligaments are damaged the ankle can slide forward or backward with excessive motion. The excessive turning in of the ankle can also be a sign of instability. READ MORE
When should you see a doctor for foot pain?
If you suspect an injury or if the pain has failed to resolve after several days of self treatment then I would recommend following up with a Podiatrist. READ MORE
Should you wear a walking boot for a sprained ankle?
Yes, a walking Cast boot can stabilize a sprained ankle and strengthen it to allow for a transition to an ankle brace. READ MORE
Can you walk after ankle surgery?
This is dependent upon the type of ankle surgery. However, a lot of times the surgeon will provide a walking cast boot that will allow for some walking on the surgical side. READ MORE
How long does it take for heel pain to heal?
This is determined by the type of heel pain and how long it has been going on before treatment was initiated. Specific stretching and massaging and anti inflammatory medication all help to speed up the healing. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Owner Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic, in Port Orchard and Bremerton, WA - Present
Professional Memberships
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- Washington State Podiatric Medical Association
Professional Society Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association | Washington State Podiatric Medical Association | American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Dr. David M. Gent's Practice location
Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic, in Port Orchard and Bremerton, WA
900 Sheridan Rd Suite 101 -Bremerton, WA 98310Get Direction
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. David M. Gent, who serves patients in Washington State.
Considered a friendly and outgoing person, Dr. Gent loves his patients and his profession. His primary focus is patient care with an emphasis on making the patient feel at home in the office. He is the Owner of Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic with locations in Bremerton and Port Orchard, Washington.
Kitsap Foot and Ankle Clinic is dedicated to getting to the root of each patient’s foot or ankle problem. With two podiatrists and one naturopathic doctor, the team specializes in the treatment of heel pain, ingrown toenails, as well as all foot and ankle conditions.
After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology/Pre Med and a minor in Chemistry at BYU in Provo, Utah, Dr. Gent went to attend the Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida. There, he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
In June of 2002, he completed his residency in podiatric surgery and medical treatment at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, New York. In August of 2002, he moved his family to Bremerton. He began working with Dr. Michael Worpell at Kitsap Foot & Ankle Clinic and in October of that same year, he purchased the practice when Dr. Worpell moved to Indiana.
Through various continuing education, Dr. Gent has kept up to date on the latest technology and treatment approaches in the field of podiatry. He has extensive training in forefoot and rearfoot surgery along with certification in ESWT, ultrasound, skin biopsy, sports injuries, and custom orthotic treatment for correcting foot deformities and discomfort.
Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association. What’s more, he is board-certified through the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.
In his personal life, Dr. Gent enjoys spending time with his wife, Maria, and twin daughters, Adryann and Brynnee.
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