Biren Shah
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
6090 Strathmoor Dr Ste 6 Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Biren Shah joined Midwest Foot & Ankle Associates previously known as Seeber Foot & Ankle Ltd. in September of 2016. He was an associate partner at Lee Podiatry Group in Fort Myers, Florida in 2015 - 2016. He is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, including flatfoot reconstruction and traumatic injury correction, arthroscopy, diabetic limb salvage, sports medicine, lower extremity biomechanics and primary podiatric medicine and diabetic foot care. Dr. Shah completed comprehensive medical and surgical training at the Barry University and Surgery Residency Program affiliated with Mercy Hospital, Miami where he received extensive training in Sports Medicine, Trauma, Reconstructive Surgery, Podo-Pediatrics, Wound Care and Diabetic Limb Salvage. He has received advanced sports medicine training under Miami Heat Podiatrist Dr. James Losito. He has treated many pro athletes from Miami Heat and Miami Dolphin. Dr. Shah is an active member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) and Illinois Podiatric Medicine Association (IPMA). Dr. Shah grew up in India and relocated to the USA about 14 years ago. He has received a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from India and Associates in Nuclear Medicine from Roosevelt University, Illinois. He is an avid technology enthusiast and a big NBA fan. He also likes to play Beach Volleyball and Cricket on a regular bases. He played Cricket from Tampa Cricket League, American Cricket Council in Chicago and in India. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his daughter and wife.
Education and Training
Barry university DPM 2012
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Tailors bunion
Hello it does seem like you are developing tailor’s bunion and that’s pushing your pinky toe towards 4th toe. For now try wearing wider shoes, gel pads to avoid more pressure and pain. These usually run in family. Overtime if these get worse, you will need surgical correction but you are 15 so your bones are not fused yet. You should have a podiatry consultation in the meantime if it continues to get worse. Hope this helps. READ MORE
What are the best shoes recommended for people with flat feet?
It all depends on the severity of flat foot deformity. I usually recommend inserts as well as New Balance, Asics, Brooks shoes. READ MORE
How are calluses treated?
Callus can be caused due to significant pressure point on your foot. There are topical cream such as Urea that can help with debridement as well as Podiatric physicians can help remove those. Ultimately, you need to off load those pressure points with off loading pads. READ MORE
How is a diabetic foot treated?
Well diabetic feet can have multiple issues such as neuropathy, poor circulation, ulcers, infections, toe nail fungus, dry feet, gangrene so please advice your mom to keep her blood sugar under control and also follow up regularly with podiatrist. READ MORE
What shoes should I wear for hammertoe?
Yes hammertoes typically run in family. I usually recommend hammertoe splints with new balance, Asics, brooks shoes. READ MORE
I have a weird growth on my ankle. What could it be?
Around the ankle, there could be a few things, ganglion cyst, lipoma, bone cyst, accessory bone so hard to say without proper evaluation or x-rays. Please have it checked out by your local podiatrist for proper treatment. READ MORE
Can a bunion be treated without surgery?
Very rarely. You will have to use bunion splint all the time to keep your 1st ray aligned. as soon as you take it off, bunion will continue to persist. Usually surgery is the required for symptomatic bunion. READ MORE
My grandfather's wound is not healing. What should we do?
Was there any biopsy or culture taken from the wound to identify the organism that is causing the infection? If not then its very likely the reason why the antibiotics are ineffective. I would ask that doctor to perform wound culture or get a second opinion. wound care centers are usually better options for chronic wounds. READ MORE
I have a recurrent problem of ingrown toenails. What should I do?
Please visit a podiatrist and they could remove that nail border and perform a permanent fix by cauterizing that nail root so it does not come back again. READ MORE
I have a little bone growth just under my toe. Will it have to be treated with surgery?
Usually toe off-loading pads, sleeves can help reduce pain and symptoms, but X-rays are needed to offer further treatment options. If it's a simple bone growth, it could be easily shaved off via outpatient surgery. READ MORE
Do store orthotics work?
Depending on your diagnosis, they might or might not serve well. For significant issues such as flat foot, high arch foot, biomechanical issues, you would need custom orthotics. For the first timers with heel pain or just to have some support, over-the-counter orthotics could suffice your need. I usually recommend semi-rigid store bought inserts such as Superfeet or Purestride. You could look them up on Amazon. Please go see your local podiatrist to understand if you have any foot issues, so you can get proper understanding. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail surgery now have thick ridged nails
Hello, There are usually 3 reasons why you could have developed this problem: 1. If the nail bed had been damaged during the procedure. 2. If you had suffered any injury to the nail bed during the healing, until the new nail grows back fully. 3. If you had developed nail fungus infection to the nail bed during the time of healing. There are multiple things you could try to improve the appearance of the nails, but first you need to have nail biopsy performed to determine if there is actual fungal infection. Nail bed reconstruction could be performed if there is no toe nail infection. If there is fungal infection, then you have options of topical antifungal meds, oral meds, laser treatment, total nail removal with nail bed reconstruction. I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Sincerely, Dr. Biren Shah READ MORE
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