Nicholas C. Noah, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

5226 South College Rd Unit 4 Wilmington NC, 28412 Show map

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Dr. Nicholas Noah is a podiatrist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Noah is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Noah 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

Barry University School of Podiaric Medicine and Surgery

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Nicholas C. Noah, DPM

Nicholas C. Noah, DPM's Expert Contributions

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How do ingrown toenails get infected?
Hello, an ingrown nail or paronychia, is an infection most commonly occurring on the big toe or hallux along the cuticle or eponychium of the nail. It is caused by trauma and irritation to the soft tissue which allows bacteria to infect the skin which can lead to cellulitis of the toe and if left untreated the bacteria can make its way into the bone. Thank you for your question and good luck to you. READ MORE
Why is the top of my left foot swollen?
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are experiencing pain and swelling along the metatarsal heads without a history of trauma the most probable diagnosis is either capsulitis (swelling in the joint) or a stress fracture which is an overuse injury that I commonly see in private practice. I would f/u with a medical specialist and get x-rays. In the meantime I recommend RICE, anti-inflammatories and stiff soled shoes. Good luck to you and thank you again for the inquiry. READ MORE
What is the best way to eliminate foot odor?
Thank you for the question. You are suffering from a condition called hyperhydrosis which means over active sweat glands on the bottom of your feet. Excessive sweat creates an environment for fungus and bacteria to flourish which causes the malodor. I recommend epsom salt soaks, OTC antifungal spray and powder, certain dry (OTC product to combat excessive sweating) and to spray your shoes with lysol once a week. I wish you the best of luck. Again, thank you for your inquiry. READ MORE
What can I do about my nail infection?
Thank you for your question. If you have a moderate to severe ingrown nail, otherwise known as a paronychia, then removing the nail is the standard of care. I would perform a culture and rx antibiotics if needed as well. I would follow your medical professional's advice. Thanks and good luck to you. READ MORE
Can tight shoes cause corns on my feet?
Hello and thanks for the question. Tight ill fitting shoes can cause corns or heloma durum lesions on the feet from excessive pressure combined with foot deformities. I would find shoes with a wide forgiving toe box and start using a keratolytic such as urea cream on the lesion. If you continue to have problems then I would seek a medical professional. Good luck to you. READ MORE
Why is my toe bleeding randomly?
Thanks for your question. It is possible that you have a nail bed laceration. I would go see a professional so they can r/o a fracture and possibly remove the nail. Good luck to you. READ MORE
What can I do for dry and cracked feet?
Hello and thank you for your question. Dry, cracked heels is a common condition secondary to a moisture imbalance in the skin. I normally recommend some keratolytic creams such as urea cream or ammonium lactate to apply daily. More recently, I have been suggesting a compound cream called hydrasole for my patients which works quickly and rather well. Thank you and good luck. READ MORE
Why are my feet dry and cracked?
Hello and thank you for the question. The most common cause of dry feet is a moisture imbalance in your skin. The lack of proper moisture can lead to dry, cracked skin on the feet. There are other causes of dry skin such as certain autoimmune, metabolic and endocrine disease that cause dry skin as well. I recommend a good over the counter foot cream twice a day. Also I sell a nice compounded foot cream in my clinic if you are ever interested. Thank you for your question and good luck in your studies. READ MORE
I keep getting bunions--what should I do to prevent them?
Hello. I am sorry to hear of your reoccurring bunions. Unfortunately it sounds like you need revisional bunion surgery if it has recurred so soon. Your only other option is custom orthotics. I recommend you seek a second opinion. God bless. READ MORE
Is the pain in my heel a heel spur?
Hello, 90% of my patients who complain of heel pain have a condition called plantar fasciitis which is treated conservatively with RICE, stretching, anti inflammatories and orthotics. A small subset of patients have what is called a retrocalcaneal exostosis or spur along the insertion of the achilles tendon which can be more challenging to treat conservatively. I suggest you try to treat your heel pain conservatively and if it continues to impede your normal daily activities then contact a professional. God bless and thank you for your query. READ MORE
Is there any way to prevent plantar warts?
Hello and thank you for your question. Avoid barefoot walking and public pools/showers. I recommend you spray all of your shoes with Lysol once a week. Salicylic acid can be helpful as well. If conservative treatments do not resolve your plantar warts then you should consider seeing a medical professional. Good luck and have a great day. READ MORE
Is Vick's really a treatment for athlete's foot?
Thank you for your question. Vicks vapor rub has been used for the treatment of onychomycosis. You are not going to find a definitive study that claims that it will cure toenail fungus, but I have patients that use it on their mycotic nails. Tinea pedis, or athletes foot, is typically treated with some form of a topical anti-fungal. The most common OTC I see is terbinafine and clotrimazole creams. I do not have any anecdotal evidence that suggest vicks vapor rub kills foot fungus. I recommend trying tea tree oil if you are looking for something homeopathic. Also, I tell all my patients to spray their shoes with lysol once a week to keep the fungus count down in their shoe gear. Best of luck and thank you for your question. READ MORE
Do bunion correctors work?
Hello and thank you for your question. Over the counter bunion correctors do not correct a bunion or hallux valgus. The ‘correctors’ can help bring the joint in a more rectus position in mild flexible bunions which can provide some limited pain relief but it in no way shape or form corrects a bunion. I would advise your mother see a podiatrist if her bunion is causing her significant pain. Good luck and thanks again. READ MORE
Are arch supports the only way to treat neuroma?
Hello and thank you for your question. Conservative treatments for a neuroma include RICE, anti-inflammatories, OTC orthotics, custom orthotics, metatarsal padding, injections, specific foot exercises, wide shoe gear and if needed aggressive physical therapy. In only recalcitrant cases is surgery considered. Best of luck to you and God bless. READ MORE
Is a bunion a bone growth?
Hello and thank you for your question. A bunion or hallux valgus is a deformity secondary to a musculoskeletal imbalance in your foot which leads to a painful bump on the big toe. There are conservative and surgical treatments. I recommend you see a podiatrist so they can further discuss the severity of your deformity. Thank you. READ MORE
How are corns under a toenail removed?
Hello, and thanks for your question. Corns and calluses that occur at the tip of the toe and/or under the nail are called distal clavi. They are caused by abnormal pressure, usually from a digital deformity. These lesions are normally trimmed or debrided without the need of local anesthetic. This is something that is done in the office. Patients sometime report tenderness upon debridement. If the patient is not able to tolerate the debridement due to pain, then I recommend performing a digital nerve block before aggressive debridement. I wish you and your grandmother the best. READ MORE
What can I do for my dry and cracked heels?
Thank you for your question. I would recommend using keratolytic creams on your heels twice a day. Examples are urea cream and ammonium lactate. Keratolytic creams help to shed thick, dry skin. There are over the counter manual skin debridement devices as well. Hope this helps. Good luck to you. READ MORE
Should I see a podiatrist for my feet If I have diabetes?
Hello and thank you for your question. The simple answer to your question is yes. Diabetic patients should see a foot doctor once a year at minimum. I would ask your primary care physician for a referral to Podiatry. I wish you the best of luck. God bless. READ MORE
Should I stay away from pedicures?
Hello and thank you for your question. While it is true that some facilities are not as sanitized as others, I do not entirely rule out pedicures. I tell my patients to use a common sense approach about getting pedicures if they are healthy and without vascular disease, neuropathy or a history of infections. If the facility is maintained properly then you should not worry. If you have any question about the cleanliness of a salon I would be careful and think twice. Good luck to you and God bless. READ MORE
How are bunions removed?
Hello and thank you for your question. Bunions or hallux abductovalgus is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the big toe joint. There are surgical and non-surgical treatments. If patients have a painful bunion that has not responded to conservative treatment then I discuss surgical intervention. A patients bunion would need to be worked up in the office to choose the correct bunion correction. I appreciate your question and good luck to you. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society

Articles and Publications

Buchman, J. DPM, Noah, N., Aoun, Y., Ashe, K., Shelford, J. \"Modified \"S\" Type Elliptical Excision of a Dermatofibroma\". The Foot and Ankle Online Journal 3(6): 2. June 2010
Botek, G. DPM, Noah, N. DPM, Owings T. D. Eng., Suba, J., ??Evaluating Iatrogenic Complications of the Total Contact Cast (TCC): A 6 Year Retrospective Review at the Cleveland Clinic?. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Jan 2016, Vol. 106, No. 1 (January 2016) pp. 1-6

What do you attribute your success to?

My parents

Teaching and speaking

4/06:   Noah, N.“Recent changes in biotechnology”. Senior Seminar, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

11/08: Noah, N.“SLE and Rheumatoid Arthritis with their common manifestations”. Podiatric Medicine presentation Barry University

11/08: Noah, N. and Britt J.“Case presentation: Johnson RT et al. N Engl J Med. 2005. 353:1042-1050”. Medical Microbiology
            presentation on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Barry University

10/12: Noah, N.“Talipes Equinovarus”. Oklahoma Fall State Meeting 2012