Kelly R. Whaley, DPM

Kelly R. Whaley, DPM Dr. Whaley does home care, nursing home visits, bedside care, and hospice care.

Dr. Kelly Whaley, DPM is a caring, compassionate podiatric physician who you can trust to take care of your loved one in the convenience of their own surroundings.

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, usually affecti...
04/21/2026

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, usually affecting the big toe. This can lead to redness, swelling, tenderness, and sometimes drainage, if the area becomes infected. The toe may feel sore with pressure, especially while wearing...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-ingrown-toenails

Plantar warts are growths that develop on the bottom of the foot, often on weight-bearing areas such as the heel or ball...
04/14/2026

Plantar warts are growths that develop on the bottom of the foot, often on weight-bearing areas such as the heel or ball of the foot. They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which enters the skin through small cuts or breaks. Risk factors include walking barefoot in public places,...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/what-are-plantar-warts-1

A foot fracture is a break in one of the bones in the foot, and can happen from a fall, a sudden twist, or repeated stre...
04/07/2026

A foot fracture is a break in one of the bones in the foot, and can happen from a fall, a sudden twist, or repeated stress over time. Common signs include pain, swelling, bruising, and trouble putting weight on the foot. Some fractures feel mild at first and are mistaken for a sprain, which can...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/diagnosing-and-treating-a-broken-foot

A bunionette, also called a tailor’s bunion, is a painful bump that forms on the outside of the foot at the base of the ...
03/31/2026

A bunionette, also called a tailor’s bunion, is a painful bump that forms on the outside of the foot at the base of the fifth toe. It gets its name from tailors who once sat cross-legged for long periods, placing pressure on the outer edge of the foot. Over time the fifth metatarsal bone begins to...

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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition involving the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the ...
03/10/2026

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition involving the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that supports the arch and connects the heel to the toes. It is the leading cause of heel pain, and commonly presents as a sharp stabbing pain in the heel or arch, especially with the first steps...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/symptoms-of-plantar-fasciitis

A pinky toe corn is a small area of thickened skin that develops due to repeated friction or pressure on the outer part ...
03/03/2026

A pinky toe corn is a small area of thickened skin that develops due to repeated friction or pressure on the outer part of the smallest toe. This protective buildup forms when the skin responds to irritation, often from wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes. Common causes include narrow footwear, high...

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Sever’s disease is a heel condition in children and adolescents caused by inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. ...
02/24/2026

Sever’s disease is a heel condition in children and adolescents caused by inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. It often develops during growth spurts when bones grow faster than muscles and tendons, creating tension at the back of the heel. Risk factors include participation in running and...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/sever-s-disease-and-protecting-growing-feet

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