Attenda Medical Group, Inc Foot and Ankle Center

Yes, NCMA Foot and Ankle Center's Dr. Ashleigh Korves offers traditional bunion surgery and miniBunion™ minimally invasive surgery procedures to help patients with bunion deformities. The treatment for bunions begins with conservative measures aimed at reducing pain and slowing down the progression of the bunion. If conservative treatment doesn't ease the pain and your bunion is disrupting your lifestyle, then it may be time to look at surgical options. Usually, bunion surgery can be done as an outpatient procedure without a hospital stay, minimizing your time away from home. For mild or moderate bunions, the miniBunion is a new surgical option that provides patients with a more rapid return to regular activity, compared to traditional bunion surgery. The miniBunion procedure is a minimally invasive technique for implanting a micro-implant. The procedure involves making a small incision less than one-inch on the side of the foot. During the procedure, the bones are realigned, the micro-implant is inserted, and the incision is closed.

Yes. Podiatrists are doctors who attend four years of podiatric medical school training followed by at least three years of residency training. They receive their Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and are certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, in Foot Surgery, with the ability to also certify in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery. Their training is very similar to medical doctors (MD or DO). DPMs focus on the foot and ankle much earlier in their training. Podiatrists can do surgery, treat acute injuries and broken bones, prescribe medications, admit patients to the hospital and order lab or imaging tests.

The custom orthotics I got here are hard and uncomfortable. I prefer an orthotic with some softness and spring.

In general, foot and ankle services provided by podiatrists are usually covered by health insurance plans. However, not all podiatrists accept all insurance plans so always check with your provider first before beginning your care. As a Northern California Medical Associates practice, NCMA Foot and Ankle Center accepts most commercial health plans and Medicare.