
Craig T. Scanland, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
1834 Main St Blakely PA, 18447About
Dr. Craig Scanland is a podiatrist practicing in Blakely, PA. Dr. Scanland is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Scanland 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.
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University of Scranton Bachelor of Science degree 0
Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 0
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Craig T. Scanland, who serves patients in Blakely, Pennsylvania.
A determined podiatrist, Dr. Scanland works with patients at Scanland Foot & Ankle Center in Blakely, Pennsylvania. Together with his father, Dr. John Scanland, who specializes in diabetic wound care, they commonly treat diabetic neuropathy and wound care, toenail problems (ingrown toenails, fungus treatment etc), plantar fasciitis, common skin irregularities (corns, calluses, and warts) and foot & ankle surgery (bunions, bone spurs, hammertoes).
Academically, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton, and earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine. Finally, he completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Geisinger Community Medical Center.
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.
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GEISINGER - COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERl
1822 MULBERRY STREET SCRANTON PA 18510MOSES TAYLOR HOSPITALl
700 QUINCY AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18510REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF SCRANTONl
746 JEFFERSON AVENUE SCRANTON PA 18501