ELK GROVE FOOT AND ANKLE CLINIC’S BACKGROUND
Exceeding Expectations, One Patient at a Time
Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic is a premier podiatry practice led by board-certified podiatrist Christina Garvin, DPM, and her exceptional staff in Elk Grove, California.
The practice offers conservative treatments, as well as patient education and in-office surgeries when necessary.
Using the Latest Technologies
Boasting state-of-the-art technologies and treatments, including in-house X-rays and custom orthotics, the team also offers noninvasive extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT) shockwave therapy and services from Earthwalk Orthotics Lab.
Tailored Treatment Plans
Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic providers tailor treatment plans to offer highly effective results. They treat bunions, foot and ankle pain, foot and nail fungus, and ingrown toenails, as well as warts, sports injuries, and non-healing wounds.
Skilled Staff
Dr. Garvin and her skilled staff offer superior service with a personalized touch, restoring patients' musculoskeletal functioning, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Handicap-Friendly
Elk Grove Foot and Ankle Clinic is handicap-friendly and wheelchair accessible. The podiatry specialists have many years of experience treating an array of foot and ankle concerns and warmly welcome patients to the practice.
WHAT IS A PODIATRIST?
Training and Qualifications
PODIATRIST DEFINED
A podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.
PODIATRIST QUALIFICATIONS
Podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training is similar to that of other doctors.
Podiatrists can specialize in many fields, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics (children), and diabetic care.Type your paragraph here.
Podiatrists can earn board certification with advanced training, clinical experience, and by ultimately taking an exam. The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine are the certifying boards for the field.
ARE PODIATRISTS BOARD CERTIFIED?
Podiatrists can earn board certification with advanced training, clinical experience, and by ultimately taking an exam. The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine are the certifying boards for the field.
WHY SHOULD I SEE A PODIATRIST?
Feet are complex anatomical structures, all-in-one stabilizers, shock absorbers, and propulsion engines that are instrumental to overall health and well-being. They require expert care.
Be sure you’re seeing the most qualified health-care professional to treat your feet by looking for the letters “DPM” after his or her name. The DPM means a physician has completed years of rigorous foot and ankle training in podiatric medical school and hospital-based residency training, making him or her uniquely qualified to care for this part of the body.