Beech Tree Podiatry

02/16/2023

Today is a bittersweet day for me!
I am saying goodbye to my office of 50 years Beech Tree Podiatry at 1546 East Market St. But…i am transferring myself and staff as well as my devoted patients to Premier Ankle & Foot Specialists at 2050 East Market St thanks to Dr. Jeffery Kauffman.
While I am sad to leave my office and all the wonderful memories it holds, I am excited to become part of Premier Podiatry!
Again a big thank you to all my wonderful and devoted patients (friends) that have supported me for the last 50 years! Hope to see you all at my new location Premier Podiatry. ❤️👍

12/12/2022

We are looking for some help in the
Office. We need a person to help take patients to the treatment rooms and help them get ready to see the Doctor. No previous experience necessary. Hours 8-1 and some afternoon hours. Mon -Thur. Please call Vicky at 717-843-0896 Or Doctor Chantiles at 717-968-9362. Thank you

01/30/2022

Podiatrist Discusses Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

According to Lance Johnson, DPM, "Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, also known as progressive collapsing foot deformity, occurs with aging and wear and tear, resulting in a painful flatfoot. It occurs when chronic stress is placed on the posterior tibial tendon and other soft tissue structures of the arch, resulting in inflammation, and sometimes tearing of the tendon. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction can occur with underlying deformity or arthritis.
"Treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction depends on severity. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medications can all be used to initially treat pain and inflammation. Orthotics/inserts, CAM boots, or ankle braces may all be used to help support the foot and treat symptoms. Physical therapy and steroid injections can also be indicated in certain circumstances. Surgical intervention is typically recommended when pain is interfering with a patient’s hobbies, work, and activities of daily living,"

11/18/2021

11/18/2021

Job available for podiatric assistant No previous experience. Will train. Male or Female. Mon thru Thur. 8-5. Benefits after 90 days. Please call (717) 843-0896.

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08/14/2021

Podiatrist Discusses Swollen Feet and Ankles

There are ways to relieve swelling from everyday causes — and sometimes you can even prevent it, says podiatrist Georgeanne Botek, DPM. “When it comes to swelling, it’s about management and getting through the day,” Dr. Botek says. “There’s nothing that’s necessarily curative, but you can take steps to ease pain and discomfort.”


Dr. Georgeanne Botek

Dr. Botek suggests starting with lightweight compression socks. Be sure you select a pair that isn’t too tight for your body. Put them on in the morning and wear them as long as you remain comfortable. Elevating your legs above the level of your heart helps drain built-up fluid from your lower extremities, says Dr. Botek. Basically, you give your circulatory system a little assistance by letting gravity do its thing.

08/14/2021

Podiatrist Discusses Swollen Feet and Ankles

There are ways to relieve swelling from everyday causes — and sometimes you can even prevent it, says podiatrist Georgeanne Botek, DPM. “When it comes to swelling, it’s about management and getting through the day,” Dr. Botek says. “There’s nothing that’s necessarily curative, but you can take steps to ease pain and discomfort.
Dr. Botek suggests starting with lightweight compression socks. Be sure you select a pair that isn’t too tight for your body. Put them on in the morning and wear them as long as you remain comfortable. Elevating your legs above the level of your heart helps drain built-up fluid from your lower extremities, says Dr. Botek. Basically, you give your circulatory system a little assistance by letting gravity do its thing.

06/28/2021

Podiatrist Discusses How to Tell a Wart from an IPK

According to Ainsley Roberson Rusevlyan, DPM, "plantar warts are caused by a virus. However, there are other types of growths that can affect the bottoms of our feet as well. One of those is called a porokeratoma (plural: porokeratosis), which is a type of hard callus that is easy to mistake for a wart. It is sometimes known as a “seed corn” because of its appearance. A podiatrist is able to determine the difference between the two conditions."
The way to identify a plantar wart is for a podiatrist to remove the top layers of dead skin exposing many small drops of blood in the center of the lesion. This is referred to as capillary pinpoint bleeding and is characteristic of a wart. Pain with lateral compression, or squeezing the area from side to side, is another sign of a plantar wart. A porokeratoma will usually feel hard and smooth, without the roughness of a wart. Most of the time, it is quite small, no larger than a sesame seed. Warts are often larger. The pain can be unpleasant, feeling as though you have a splinter caught in your foot, or that you stepped on a piece of glass," says Dr. Rusevlyan.

06/28/2021

NY Podiatrist Explains What to Look for in a Well-Built Sandal

As summer turns the corner, bringing with it plans of BBQs, picnics, beach days, and evening strolls galore, it’s important to find a pair of sandals with arch support that will keep your feet comfortable and supported throughout the day. If you’re at a loss for where to start, a safe choice is to purchase a sandal that carries the APMA Seal of Approval, says Miguel Cunha, DPM, a podiatrist based in New York City and founder of Gotham Footcare.
There are three primary factors to pay attention to when shopping for sandals, according to Dr. Cunha: the arch, the heel, and the width. “I recommend a sandal that has an arch incorporated into its design to provide support, shock absorption, and minimize discomfort,” he says. Without a built-in arch, the footbed would be flat, which can also contribute to pronation and collapse of the arch which may result in plantar and posterior heel pain, shin splints, knee pain, and back pain, Dr. Cunha explains. In addition, it’s important to make sure that the sandal doesn’t bend easily and is not flimsy or flat in the middle.

05/25/2021

Podiatrist Discusses Heel Pain

You swing your legs out of bed, hit the floor with your feet and —ouch! — your heels are hurting. "Heel pain is one of the top five reasons that patients go to a podiatrist," Nelya Lobkova, DPM, a podiatrist at Step Up Footcare in New York, tells LIVESTRONG.com. The heel is a weight-bearing bone; constant repeated stress of walking barefoot at home, standing at a desk, or taking up running as a new hobby are a few reasons why foot docs have been seeing an uptick in heel pain problems lately.
As for why heel pain strikes in the morning? When you're resting in bed, the plantar fascia —the fibrous connective tissue that runs from heel to toe along the bottom of your foot — is contracted, Dr. Lobkova says. "The first step out of bed aggressively wakes up and stretches the fascia, causing pain and micro-tearing where the [tissue] inserts in the heel," she says. Then, the heel hardly has a chance to recover as you constantly move about during the day.

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04/18/2021

Beech Tree as an opening for a Podiatric assistant. No previous medical training necessary. Hours are mon - thur 8-5 and fri 9-3. If you or a friend have and desire please call 717-968-9362 or send mail to Beechtreepod@aol.com. Please share with friends if you want. Thank you. Best number to call is office 717-843-0896..the other is my cell which you can leave a message on