Petoskey Family Foot Care

Welcome to Petoskey
Family Foot Care

Request an Appointment
Petoskey Family Foot Care

Foot and Ankle Pain

Request an Appointment
Petoskey Family Foot Care

Sports Medicine

Learn More
Petoskey Family Foot Care

Heel Pain Center

Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs

Learn More
Petoskey Family Foot Care

Foot and Ankle Care

for the Entire Family

Request an Appointment

Welcome and Mission Statement

Serving Northern Michigan and the Straits area for 35 years

We are grateful that you have chosen us as the health care provider for your feet. Our staff is committed to providing the finest podiatric care in a warm and friendly environment in order to make you feel relaxed and comfortable.

Our practice is dedicated to providing quality foot and ankle care to patients of all ages. We believe that prompt diagnosis, early intervention and prevention are essential for the care and treatment of your feet. We provide a full range of podiatric medical care including both conservative and surgical therapies.

We specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle.

Anthony R. Alessi, DPM, FACPM



What to Expect

Being well prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible foot and ankle care for you. It will also help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. Educate yourself on your symptoms by reviewing the content on this website. We look forward to your first visit.

We specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, such as:

Bunions

A bunion (also referred to as hallux valgus or hallux abducto valgus) is often described as a bump on the side of the big toe. But a bunion is more than that. The visible bump actually reflects changes in the bony framework of the front part of the foot.

Heel Pain

Heel pain is most often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is sometimes also called heel spur syndrome when a spur is present. Heel pain may also be due to other causes, such as a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst.

Ingrown Toenail

Ingrown toenails are due to the penetration of the edges of the nail plate into the soft tissue of the toe. It begins with a painful irritation that often becomes infected.

Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are areas of thick skin that result from excessive pressure or friction over a boney prominence. When these areas develop on the bottom of the foot they are called calluses.

Hammertoes

A hammertoe is a contracture (bending) of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.

Neuroma

A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton's neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma.

Orthotics

A prescription foot orthosis is an in-shoe brace which is designed to correct for abnormal foot and lower extremity function (the lower extremity includes the foot, ankle, leg, knee, thigh and hip).

Plantar Warts

The common wart is known as verruca vulgaris. They are caused by a viral infection of the skin. This occurs as a result of direct contact with the virus. Plantar warts do not spread through the blood stream. They occur more commonly in children than adults.

PETOSKEY WEATHER

Petoskey Office

Cheboygan Office

Request an Appointment

Our office is accepting new patients and most insurance plans are accepted.

Patient Testimonials

Review Us on Google

Copyright © 2020 Petoskey Family Foot Care | Anthony R. Alessi, DPM | Petoskey Podiatrist | Cheboygan Podiatrist
All Rights Reserved.
Web Site Design & Maintained by Physician WebPages