Lasers are leading the way in treating toenail fungal infections. Toenail fungus, known as Onychomycosis, is a rather common problem and begins at the root of the nail. As the fungus grows and spreads, the toenail root is damaged, creating an unhealthy nail. Read on to learn if you have toenail fungus and how laser… Read More
Foot problems have an enormous impact on quality of life. It’s difficult to understand this unless you’ve lived with a fracture, plantar fasciitis, bunion, or other ongoing condition. Because we cannot stay off of our feet, a painful condition can create quite the sense of urgency to find a reliable solution; a cure, have you…. Read More
Leg pain, achy feet, difficulty standing on your toes, and back pain are all symptoms of flat feet or fallen arches. Many individuals have flat feet but do not always show the signs. Flat feet result when the tendons in your foot do not pull together correctly and there is little or no arch. Typically,… Read More
Proud Top doctor Sometimes we have to brag just a bit…. Dr. David Soomekh has been chosen to be listed among a select few Foot and Ankle Specialists for LA Magazine’s Top Doctor issue for 2018. The Top Doctors list is the first of its kind from LA Magazine. This issue lists the doctors in… Read More
When there are a muscle and ligament imbalance around the joint of the toe, hammertoe can result. This imbalance can force the middle toe of the joint to bend and get stuck. Those with hammertoe often report feeling pain on the top of the bent toe. Toes that curl instead of the buckle are also… Read More
A bunion occurs when the base of the large toe thrusts outward toward the first metatarsal bone. A bony and sometimes painful bump will form at the base of the big toe. This is called a bunion. Normally, the toes bend at a joint when you walk. With a bunion, the entire weight of your… Read More
In addition to the medication your doctor has prescribed to treat your gout, there are simple home treatments you can use to reduce or prevent the pain of a gout attack. If you have gout, consider how you can integrate the following suggestions into your daily routine. What is gout? Gout is a type of… Read More
The average American adult will walk 100,000 miles during their lifetime. That is equivalent to walking the entire stretch of the United States, coast to coast, 36 times. With how much we use our feet, we may neglect to care for them. Here are four smart ways to help prevent foot pain. It might be… Read More
So you’ve decided to go for it – your first marathon. Training for this life-changing event makes an extremely beneficial impact on your diet, sleep patterns and social life. Before you begin training, it’s important to get the green light from your doctor to ensure that you’re in good physical health. And remember that your… Read More
Our feet serve an important purpose – they bear our entire weight as we walk or stand, so it makes sense that foot cramps (involuntary and painful spasms in the foot) are one of the most common compared to other muscles spasms. Foot cramps can last just a few minutes, or they can come and… Read More
We are here for you. You may have lots of questions and concerns in these uncertain times, and I wanted to take this opportunity to reassure you that we’re here to support your Foot and Ankle needs. Our office is safe sterile and our highest priority is the safety and health of our patients, employees and the communities in which we live and work. With that in mind, we wanted to update you on the actions we have taken in response to the outbreak.
• We are disinfecting surfaces more frequently, asking all patients to use hand sanitizer before stepping up to the registration desk, and disinfecting exam rooms and any surfaces touched by patients.
• We are staggering patient exam times to minimize social contact in the office.
• We are leaving all doors open so there is no touching of handles.
• We are disinfecting all equipment between patients, and disinfecting the general office multiple times daily
• We are using enhanced hand-washing between each patient, and wearing a new set of gloves for each patient.
My staff and I are working closely with local public health departments and following the The Coronavirus Taskforce, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to ensure we remain up-to-date on the situation, have knowledge of the most current guidelines, and are continually reviewing, refining, and implementing our processes in response to changes in the situation.
I have been proud to serve you and the community. We thank you for trusting us with your care, and we’re here to support you and your family.