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Michael Wenowitz, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
1740 Cooper Foster Park Rd W Lorain OH, 44053About
Dr. Michael Wenowitz is a podiatrist practicing in Lorain, OH. Dr. Wenowitz is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Wenowitz 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
Kent State University College of Architecture Bachelor Degree 0
Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Provider Details
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Michael Wenowitz, DPM's Expert Contributions
Injured toenail?
Assuming there is no injury to the soft tissue of your toe and you are able to safely do so, it would be okay to trim the nail as short as possible. Leaving a nail that is mostly detached on your toe increases the chance of developing an infection. That said, it is always best to have an injury like this evaluated by a podiatrist, as it is possible to have damage to soft tissues, infection, toe fracture, or need for the entire toenail to be removed; this should be diagnosed and/or performed only by a trained medical professional. Hope this helps! READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia do they use for ankle surgery?
Typically for surgical repair of ankle fracture, general anesthesia is required. The surgeon or anesthesiologist may also preform a peripheral or local nerve block to anesthetize the operative site. After the surgery some surgeons will discharge the patient home with an ON-Q pump to send continuous anesthetic to the surgical site for several days of post operative pain control. READ MORE
How to manage my foot pain?
There are many diagnoses that may cause your symptoms, some which are minor and some severe. Please make an appointment as soon as you can to have this evaluated by your local podiatrist. Best of luck! READ MORE
Do podiatrists treat ingrown toenails?
Podiatrists are highly trained in the treatment of all issues below the knee big and small. Ingrown toenails are some of the most common issues a podiatrist will treat. Depending on the severity of the ingrown toenail, a podiatrist may recommend treatment with a simple angled cut called a slant back, alleviating the pain and pressure caused by this ingrowing toenail if it is only mild. If this ingrown toenail is more severe or infected, a podiatrist may need to prescribe antibiotics and/or perform a simple in office surgery called a partial or full nail avulsion; first by numbing the toe with a local anesthetic and then removing the entire ingrowing portion of toenail. This procedure may be made permanent by using a chemical, typically phenol or sodium hydroxide, to destroy the cells which are responsible for growing the portion of ingrowing toenail so this issue does not return in the future. READ MORE
Do podiatrists treat toenail fungus?
Yes we do, it’s one of the most common things we treat in my office. If you’re healthy enough, a podiatrist may recommend an oral antifungal medication which is the most effective treatment. Some podiatrist even offer cosmetic nail restoration procedures to hide your fungal nail while the new healthy nail regrows. READ MORE
How long does it take for foot fractures to heal?
The average foot fracture healing time is 6-8 weeks. Healing time may take longer or be complicated if a patient is too active on the fractured foot, is a smoker, or has certain health conditions such as diabetes. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
What do you attribute your success to?
- He strives to treat patients and their families with kindness. He attributes his success to his hard work and dedication to his practice and has learned to not base his idea of success off of others.
Michael Wenowitz, DPM's Practice location
Integrity Foot & Ankle Associates
1740 Cooper Foster Park Rd W -Lorain, OH 44053Get Direction
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Michael Wenowitz, who serves patients in Lorain, Ohio.
Dr. Wenowitz is a board-certified podiatrist who practices alongside Dr. David Hintz, DPM, at Integrity Foot & Ankle Associates, of which they are co-owners.
Integrity Foot and Ankle Associates is located in the southernmost part of Lorain, Ohio and is conveniently located to serve patients from Amherst, Elyria, Avon, Vermilion, and all other Lorain County and surrounding communities. The podiatry team strives to help prevent and manage lower extremity conditions and injuries. They help patients young and old get better, from nail care to foot and ankle surgery.
“Our goal is to get you better with conservative treatment. We can help with diabetic foot care, treatment of sports injuries, ingrown toenails, minimal incision hammertoe correction, injections, wound care, falls and balance issues, gait analysis, custom foot orthotics, diabetic shoes, custom bracing, and many other treatments to relieve your pain and discomfort and get you back on your feet. If surgery is recommended for your condition, we use the most advanced procedures and surgical techniques available, many of which are in-office minimally invasive procedures, and can be performed with little recovery time” as stated on the practice’s website.
Completing his undergraduate work at Kent State University College of Architecture, Dr. Wenowitz went on to obtain his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.
The doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, whose mission is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.
Striving to treat patients and their families with kindness, Dr. Wenowitz attributes his success to his hard work and dedication to his practice and has learned to not base his idea of success off of others.
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 free time, Dr. Wenowitz enjoys spending time with his wife, Lisa, and their dog, Rusty, as well as traveling.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Samantha Marie Figas DPM3700 KOLBE RD LORAIN OH 44053
- Michael Wenowitz1740 Cooper Foster Park Road, Suite B Lorain Ohio 44053
- Dr. Cassandra Hope Nida DPM5800 Cooper Foster Pk Rd W Lorain OH 44053
- Dr. Jill Kathleen Hosking D.P.M.4751 Oberlin Ave Lorain OH 44053
- Lauren Coe3700 KOLBE RD LORAIN OH 44053
- Dr. Robert J White D.P.M.4789 Leavitt Rd Lorain OH 44053
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