Dr. Michael E. Pearlman

Dr. Michael E. Pearlman Doctor Michael Pearlman, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.S.. provides comprehensive foot care for patients of all ages in Waldorf, Maryland. Serving the DC area for 37 years!

Restore the health of your feet with foot care and surgery from our doctor and staff. Specializing in Foot Care Health and Surgery for Men, Women and children including athletes, golfers, dancers and diabetic patients. The Importance of Proper Footwear. Proper footwear provides the support and protection that is essential for the patient with diabetes. Diabetic patients can develop sores or infections from shoes that are not fitted or selected properly. Patients with neuropathy (loss of sensation in the foot) may develop sores from poorly fitting shoes without even knowing it. Patients with bunions, hammer toes or other foot deformities can prevent these conditions from worsening by wearing proper footwear.Our Footwear Services popular Shoes our office can provide you with a wide choice of stylish shoes from major manufacturers such as New Balance, Hush Puppies, Soft Spots, Drew and Rockport. The shoe models we have selected provide the extra depth and design considerations necessary to prevent diabetic foot complications without sacrificing a fashionable look.The Surefit Diabetic Footwear Program Medicare patients are entitled to a pair of extra depth shoes and three pairs of custom molded inserts every year.Professional Shoe Fitting the proper sizing of a shoe is critical in preventing the development of sores, ulcers or infections. Shoes fit by your health care professional will assure that you are getting the proper size and width for the particular shoe style you selected

07/07/2022

Unsurpisingly, the toe box is the front part of a shoe. Did you know that the middle part, where the laces are, is called the vamp?

07/05/2022

According to the New York Times, ankle replacement is on the rise in the United States, with an estimated 4,400 surgical procedures in 2010 to replace arthritic or injured ankles.

06/30/2022

Is there a way to prevent plantar fasciitis? Doctors say that keeping your weight at a healthy level is important, as are shoes that fit properly and offer sufficient cushioning and support, particularly if you exercise. Replace your shoes before they get completely worn out.

06/28/2022

Shin splints are almost exclusively seen in runners or athletes, particularly those with flat feet or who train on hard surfaces. The problem is that the foot mechanics place pressure on shinbone. Professional athletes are common victims of shin splints.

06/23/2022

When we think of high heels, we think of women's fashion, but they were originally worn by men. The heels helped them keep their feet in stirrups as they rode horses.

06/21/2022

The foot is an amazing limb that has 26 important bones. From the larger tibia bone that connects to the shin, all the way to the small phalanges (the bones that make up the toes).

06/16/2022

Poor circulation in the feet is a condition that can lead to a host of other problems. When you’re getting checked out by the podiatrist, he or she will check the pulse to the feet and for symptoms of bad circulation like thin skin, brittle toenails, and skin discoloration.

06/14/2022

Shin splints are the most common exercise-related injury. If you have pain along the shin bone once you begin an activity such as a workout and that pain returns in the middle or at the end of the activity, it’s possible you have a shin splint. This condition is actually a muscle strain, which can trigger intense inflammation.

06/09/2022

Unlike insoles you can purchase at any grocery or drug store, orthotics are made especially for your foot to correct your issues. To do this, a mold is taken of your foot and sent to the manufacturer.

06/07/2022

All of your toes have three bones -- except for your big toe. Even though it's the largest and longest toe, it only has two phalanges. (That's a fancy word for toe bones.)

06/02/2022

Did you know that you should always have your feet measured before you buy a new pair of shoes? In fact, this is a good habit to get into, as foot length and width can change unexpectedly. Always get them measured while you are standing for greatest accuracy.

05/31/2022

Feet can swell suddenly as the result of an injury, or this can also be caused by conditions like gout, tissue damage, arthritis, and more. Swelling isn’t a normal condition, so don’t wait to make an appointment with your podiatrist to get it checked out and treated.

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12103 Old Line Ctr
Waldorf, MD
20602

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+13018438058

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