The Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic – Podiatrist in Garland & Wylie TX
Since 2005, people seeking experienced podiatrists in Garland TX and Wylie TX have trusted our board-certified doctors at the Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic. Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic provides patients of all ages with comprehensive, top-tier podiatry care. Our clinic has two different locations, both conveniently located in eastern Dallas county. Both clinic locations are tucked away in the suburbs yet close to major roads. Our Garland location can be reached via the 190/George Bush Turnpike and is just minutes away from Firewheel Mall. Our Wylie location is located off of Farm to Market Road FM 544 at Medical Plaza Dr. and is just seconds away from Wylie High School. Each clinic is uniquely situated in locations that are easily accessible to people in 3 north Texas counties: northeast Dallas County, southern Collin County & northwest Rockwall County.
Podiatrist in Garland TX
Dr. Scott Nelson DPM is a family-oriented husband and father who fosters a warm, friendly environment at his practice.
Dr. Nelson graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, in 2001. Throughout his four years of residency, he served the United States Government in the South Dakota Black Hills before completing a three-year surgical program in Denver, Colorado. When he isn’t treating patients at his small, close-knit practice, he enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, and bicycle riding with his beloved wife and their three boys.
Dr. Nelson is well-versed in treating a wide variety of issues, and he is equally as knowledgeable about preventing a wide variety of serious issues. Because he is a big proponent of prevention, he spends time with each patient that he knows will benefit from being educated on preventative tactics and his reviews reflect this. For example, many diabetic patients need to monitor their foot health at home between doctor visits, so Dr. Nelson spends plenty of time providing them with prevention guidance so they can avoid severe foot and ankle conditions down the road.
Podiatrist in Wylie TX
Dr. Hang Nguyen DPM, a New Orleans native, earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, California and completed her residency training in foot and ankle surgery at Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville, Texas. Dr. Nguyen treats and manages a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including flatfoot reconstruction, bunion and hammertoe correction, diabetic foot care, fracture management, and more. Fluent in Vietnamese, Dr. Nguyen values the opportunity to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds and ensure that each person feels understood and supported.
Highly Rated Foot & Ankle Specialists Providing Comprehensive Podiatry Care
Both of our doctors at the Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic in Garland and the Foot & Ankle Medical Center in Wylie are not just skilled, board certified podiatrists – they are highly experienced, time tested, true foot and ankle specialists with a trove of stellar reviews from patients, peers and colleagues to back that up. They have put in years of dedicated work, earning the trust of patients of all ages and backgrounds. Their conservative, family-centered, patient-first approach to treatment is likely the reason why patients consistently tell us that they feel ‘heard’ during their visits. They feel that Dr. Nelson & Dr. Nguyen take time to listen & answer their questions. They also say they appreciate their thorough explanations of their treatment options. Another thing we hear patients say is how personal and attentive they feel their level of care is. The doctors call this compassionate care and both Dr. Nelson and Dr. Nguyen are committed to providing it to each of their patients.
Compassionate Care for All Patients
As part of this level of compassionate care, Dr. Nelson and Dr. Nguyen strive to use the least invasive treatment methods whenever possible. This may seem obvious – after all, who wouldn’t agree with “if you can avoid surgery, avoid surgery” – but it’s surprising how often invasive treatments are recommended before, or without, other options first. That said, there are circumstances when conservative treatment alone will not produce the desired outcomes and surgical intervention may be necessary.
The goal of the doctors and staff at Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic is the same today as it was when Dr. Nelson started this practice over 20 years ago – we want our patients to be able to move with comfort and confidence. Whether you come in for a toenail infection, or you are feeling instability in your foot or ankle, or perhaps you’ve sprained an ankle or fractured a foot in a recent sports injury, or maybe it’s an issue related to an athletic injury from the past… the podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic are dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain the best level of mobility possible.
Services We Provide
Custom Orthotics
Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic also offer Custom Orthotics – these are custom inserts that are molded to fit into your shoes and correct faulty biomechanics. Just as prescription eyeglasses correct your vision, Orthotics reduce abnormal motion while you walk or run, and equally disperses pressure on the bottom of your feet. Many of our patients not only receive relief from their foot pain, but also gain relief from their knee, hip and back pain. If you’re suffering with foot pain, come in for an evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for custom orthotics.
Laser Therapy / Nail Restoration
In addition to overall foot and ankle care, both of the Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic locations in Garland and Wylie TX offer laser therapy, and KeryFlex™ nail restoration to treat conditions of the toenails, ingrown toenails, skin conditions, etc.
Diabetic Foot Monitoring & Care
Because diabetes can lead to diabetic ulcers and peripheral neuropathy, those living with diabetes need regular foot monitoring & expert podiatric care. At Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic in Garland, Texas & Wylie TX, skilled podiatrists Scott Nelson, DPM and Hang Nguyen, DPM use the most advanced diagnostic and treatment solutions for diabetic foot care. It’s essential for diabetics to examine their feet regularly – our doctors can demonstrate foot exam methods you can use to monitor feet at home. Additionally, professional diabetic foot exams are highly recommended at least once a year (minimum.) Call the office at (972) 414-9800 or contact us online to request an appointment.
Conditions We Treat
Heel Pain
The heel bone is larger than any of the other 26 bones that make up the foot. Surrounding the heel are hundreds of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Damage or injury to any of the heel’s structures can cause pain and interfere with mobility. Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a long, thick stretch of tissue that connects the bottom of the toes to the heel. When you strain or put too much pressure on the plantar fascia, it can lead to heel pain. Heel spurs are bony growths that can form on the bottom of your heel. They typically develop when the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that support the heel become strained. Heel spurs can be painful and sometimes only viewed on X-rays. Call the office at (972) 414-9800 or contact us online to request an appointment.
Ankle Pain
Broken bones, dislocations, sprains, contusions, infections, and other serious injuries can occur at any time. Early attention is very important. Whenever you have sustained an ankle injury, or you are feeling ankle pain, you should seek treatment from a podiatric physician quickly in order to avoid doing further damage. Call the office at (972) 414-9800 or contact us online to request an appointment.
Foot Pain
There are many different types of ‘foot pain’ and many different reasons that the pain exists. Achilles Tendinitis is the inflammation or irritation of the strong band of tissue connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling at the back of the leg near the heel.
Toe Pain
Bunions, Hallux Abducto Valgus (HAV), is a misaligned big toe joint that can swell and become tender. The deformity causes the first joint of the big toe to slant outward while the toe itself points to the smaller toes. The main reason for bunions is genetics – if your biological mother or father had bunions, the chances are pretty high that you might get them too. Bunions are aggravated by shoes that are too narrow in the forefoot and toes (such as high heels and Western Boots). Common treatment includes changing types of shoes and prescription custom molded orthotics. Surgery may be recommended to address the underlying cause of pain.
Hammertoe is a deformity of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th toes, where the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer and can be caused by improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible, requiring surgery. People may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe and feel pain in their toes or feet. Treatment typically involves shoes with roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Call the office at (972) 414-9800 or contact us online to request an appointment.
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries involving the feet and ankles can result from sudden accidents, repeated impact or overuse during exercise and athletic activity. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions such as ankle sprains, stress fractures, heel pain, tendon injuries and joint instability. Treatment may include rest, bracing, physical therapy, custom orthotics or other options designed to relieve pain, restore movement and help patients return to activity safely. Call the office at (972) 414-9800 or contact us online to request an appointment.
Toenail & Skin Issues
There are all types of toenail problems – Ingrown toenails (which develops when the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin – the condition is common in athletes, particularly those wearing ill-fitting footwear), Toenail Fungus (a serious condition that can lead to discolored, thickened, or crumbled nails which anybody can develop especially if you wear damp socks or spend time in saunas or locker rooms – it can lead to severe infection for diabetics), Clubbed Toenails (causes your nails to widen toward the top, like a club – condition is typically hereditary, but an underlying health condition like heart disease, lung disease, or cancer can also be the cause), etc.
Skin Conditions
Foot Warts and Plantar Warts are a skin condition on the feet caused by HPV, a virus that enters the skin though small cracks in the feet, infects & lives in the epidermis. Warts can be painful but most are benign. Corns or calluses are other skin conditions that we can treat.
Athlete’s Foot is a skin disease most commonly caused by a fungus called Trichophyton rubrum that grows in warm and damp environments inside shoes, that starts between the toes or bottom of the foot and can quickly spread to other areas of the body. Symptoms are dry, scaly skin, itching, inflammation and blisters. It’s not the only infection, fungal or otherwise, to afflict the foot – sometimes infections may be mimicked by a yeast infection. Our doctors can help diagnose the type of infection. Call the office at (972) 414-9800 or contact us online to request an appointment.
Make An Appointment Today
Our experienced and trusted doctors welcome new and existing patients at our Garland and Wylie offices. For those not in Garland or Wylie – come on in! We regularly see people from all over the Dallas County / Collin County and even Rockwall County areas. To schedule an appointment with a foot doctor in Garland TX or in Wylie, TX, simply contact us at the Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic team by calling the office at (972) 414-9800 or click here to request an appointment online today.
Our Podiatry Clinic Locations
Garland Podiatrist – Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic
The Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic of Garland is conveniently located off of the 190 President George Bush Turnpike at 3930 Naaman School Rd. Suite C, Garland, TX 75040 in north eastern Dallas County in north Texas. Our Garland Texas location is near Firewheel Mall and State Hwy 78 Lavon Dr.
Wylie Podiatrist – Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic
The Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic of Wylie, TX is also conveniently located for those in the south eastern portion of Collin County or the northeastern portion of Dallas County. The Wylie location is at 2300 FM 544 Suite 230, Wylie, TX 75098. We are near Wylie High School and State Hwy 78 Lavon Dr. Contact either location of the Foot & Ankle Medical Clinic by calling (972) 414-9800 or click here to request an appointment online today.
We have patients from many different towns, communities and neighborhoods that visit our Garland location, such as The Hills of Firewheel, Firewheel Estates, The Retreat at Firewheel and Firewheel Farms near Firewheel Golf Course between Brand Rd & N. Garland Ave. Springpark, Stoney Creek, Club Hill, The Shores of Eastern Hills, Hickory Creek, Woodbridge, Heritage Park, Sachse Farms, Jackson Meadows and The Station in Sachse, TX. In Wylie, our patients come from all over as well – neighborhoods like Woodbridge, Dominion of Pleasant Valley, Inspiration Estates, Lewis Ranch & Country Club Estates.
The many different towns and cities we service are: Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, Murphy, Richardson, Plano, Rockwall, Heath, Lavon, Lake Highlands, Lucas, Parker. Dallas, Allen, Frisco, Sunnyvale, St. Paul, Carrollton, North Dallas, Far North Dallas, etc.