A truly exceptional foot doctor or podiatrist can make a big difference in your life. Podiatrists are specialists in the foot and ankle. If you experience an injury, condition, or symptoms in any structure of the foot or ankle, this is the best doctor to consult. This doctor is a highly trained specialist who can create a customized treatment plan that is individualized to your foot injury or condition. They will work closely with you to ensure you are experiencing the best possible results from your treatment plan and make necessary adjustments along the way.
So, how do you find the best foot doctor? Here are some guidelines to help you with your search.
Check with Your Insurance Provider
Foot and ankle doctors are usually covered by most health insurance plans, but there may be restrictions on which doctors you can see. Check with your insurance provider for a list of foot doctors that participate in your plan. Seeing an in-network provider helps lower your out-of-pocket costs because your insurance plan will foot the bill instead of you having to pay for appointments and treatments yourself.
Check if They are Conveniently Located
Choose a podiatrist whose office is conveniently located near you. Convenience means it is accessible to public transportation (if you rely on it to get to appointments), there is ample parking available, and the clinic is in a building that is easily accessible to patients. If you have issues with mobility, accessibility is a very important consideration. Searching for a podiatry clinic close to your home or place of work is practical and highly beneficial in the long run.
Check if They are Accepting New Patients
Make sure the foot doctor is accepting new patients, so you can get timely access to foot and ankle services instead of having to be on a waitlist. To check if a podiatrist is accepting new patients, you can visit their website and try to schedule an appointment or place a call to their clinic.
Check Their Credentials and Experience
You know you have a highly experienced podiatrist if the doctor is board-certified and fellowship-trained. That alone tells you that the physician spent years studying and undergoing advanced training to become the best in their field and provides the highest quality care and services to patients. A board-certified and fellowship-trained podiatrist can provide many non-surgical treatments and is also qualified to perform surgery.
Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained Foot Doctor in Naples, FL
Dr. Cody Togher at the Joint Replacement Institute is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), specializing in complex foot and ankle surgeries. Dr. Togher treats patients of all ages and is highly experienced in treating injured athletes. While Dr. Togher has expertise in foot surgery, he can recommend conservative and non-surgical treatments if he thinks they are most appropriate.
Our office is conveniently located on the second floor of a building easily accessible by elevator. The state-of-the-art facility is located on the south side of Pine Ridge Road, just east of its intersection with Livingston Road.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Togher, call our office today at (239) 261-2663 or use our convenient online request form.
