If you have an issue with your foot or ankle that requires immediate medical attention, City Podiatry in New York City provides emergency foot care for many acute conditions. The compassionate team of board-certified podiatrists offers same-day and walk-in appointments to address sprains, fractures, infections, toenail injuries, and more. City Podiatry accepts no-fault and workers’ comp cases. To make an emergency foot care appointment today, call the Midtown Manhattan office or use online booking to check for the next opening.
What conditions require emergency foot care?
The compassionate team of doctors at City Podiatry provides urgent care for a range of conditions. Some of the most common conditions that require emergency foot care include:
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Toenail injuries
- Skin conditions
- Splinters
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Infections
- Heel pain
If you have severe pain in your foot, ankle, or heel, or your pain prevents you from standing or walking, call City Podiatry to schedule an emergency care appointment right away.
What type of emergency foot care services are available?
Accommodations available for urgent cases at City Podiatry include:
- Same-day appointments
- Walk-in appointments
- On-site digital X-ray
- On-site diagnostic ultrasound
The doctors at City Podiatry offer a variety of treatments for emergency foot problems, including:
- Prescription anti-inflammatory and topical medications
- Cortisone injections
- Splints and braces
- Prescription orthotics
- Laser treatments
- Radiofrequency treatments
In some cases, minimally invasive surgery can be performed as an urgent care procedure. The podiatrists at City Podiatry are board-certified foot surgeons with training and experience in many minimally invasive techniques to end your foot or ankle pain permanently.
Some conditions require long-term treatment plans. After your podiatrist has treated your immediate symptoms, you’ll return for a follow-up visit, which may include additional diagnostic testing and evaluation. Once your podiatrist has made a conclusive diagnosis, they’ll create a treatment plan designed to eliminate pain and restore full functionality so you can return to normal activities free of foot pain.
When should I go to the emergency room?
If you have severe pain that requires immediate medical attention during regular clinic hours, you can call City Podiatry and a qualified professional will help you determine if your condition requires a hospital emergency room visit. The attentive podiatrists at City Podiatry can treat many acute foot conditions right in the office, saving you the hassle and expense of going to the ER.
If you have severe pain that requires medical attention outside of clinic hours, or you have a high fever, vomiting, difficulty breathing, or loss of consciousness, you should go directly to the ER for treatment.
City Podiatry accepts no-fault and workers’ compensation cases. Feel free to ask the friendly office staff about how to file your no-fault or workers’ comp claims.
To make an appointment for emergency foot care at City Podiatry, call the office or use the online booking feature to check for the next opening.