Podiatry Group of Georgia

Foot Care Professional

Podiatrist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, or DPM) – Diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent foot diseases and conditions. May also provide toenail care and maintenance and works with people with diabetes and other medical conditions who have foot issues…

Visiting Your Marietta Foot Doctor Can Have Great Benefits

Many people in America suffer from foot and ankle pain. But what people must remember is that foot pain and discomfort is not normal. When you visit the Podiatry Group of Georgia, your trusted Marietta foot doctor, we will properly evaluate and diagnose the cause of your foot pain….

Different Types of Foot Doctors

Whether you’re a career woman who wears high-heeled shoes every day, an avid athlete who plays sports all year round, or you just have foot issues caused by bad genetics, odds are you will need foot pain management at some point in your life…

Children Podiatrist

It is not uncommon for foot and ankle problems in children to go undetected due the signs and symptoms being subtle. In addition to this, children oftentimes are unable to explain what the problem is. Based on this, it is the responsibility of any parent to take their child in to be checked early and on a regular basis…

Can You Get Fungus From Nail Polish

Toenail fungus infections are a common foot health problem and may continue for years without ever causing pain. The disease, characterized by a change in a toenail’s color, is often considered nothing more than a flaw or imperfection. If it’s left untreated, however, it can cause more serious problems…

What Can Our Podiatry Group Do For The People Of Marietta?

Many people struggling with problems in their feet and ankles. In fact, the American Podiatric Medical Association reports that nearly three-quarters of Americans currently live with some kind of foot pain. They might not know the treatment options available to them, and decide to try to put up with the pain instead…

Black Toe

Black toe is a relatively common condition among vigorous walkers, runners, hikers, and participants in other sports and activities where the feet are subjected to stress and strain, such as football, basketball, track, baseball and soccer. The condition generally is the result of impact trauma…

Avulsion Fracture

An avulsion fracture is where a fragment of bone is pulled away at the ligamentous or tendinous attachment. It can be caused by traumatic traction (repetitive long-term or a single high impact traumatic traction) of the ligament or tendon. This occurs as tendons can bear more…

Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis is a disorder that causes spasms in the arteries responsible for blood flow to the skin on the hands and feet. When the skin is deprived of necessary oxygen due to the constricted blood flow, it takes on a blue color, known as cyanosis. Acrocyanosis is not a common condition, although it afflicts women more than men..