At Eastern Shore Podiatry you will experience a high level of professionalism, a friendly staff and a sense of community as we work closely with the other physicians in the community for a true 'team approach' to your podiatric health and health care needs. We are accessible, approachable and we take the time to clearly explain the relevant information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of your particular foot and ankle issues.
Our physicians will strive to resolve your podiatric problems with the highest level of care in a gentle and conservative way. Surgery is always the last resort, but if necessary, we are highly trained in all facets of foot and ankle surgery. I strive to educate my patients as well as treat their foot problems.
Our physicians will strive to resolve your podiatric problems with the highest level of care in a gentle and conservative way. Surgery is always the last resort, but if necessary, we are highly trained in all facets of foot and ankle surgery. I strive to educate my patients as well as treat their foot problems.
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Eastern Shore Podiatry, a podiatric surgical practice, provides comprehensive, high quality, cost effective care to patients with injuries and diseases of the foot and ankle. We act with the best interest of our patients in mind, strive to provide the best medical care available, and treat them with respect, compassion, and confidentiality.
Dr. Peter Cuesta was born and raised in Mullica Hill, NJ. He received a BS in biology from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1989 and completed his doctorate (DPM) in 1993 at Temple University, College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Cuesta went on to do both a surgical and medical residency at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia, spending the final year as Chief Resident.
Podiatry or podiatric medicine is a branch of medicine devoted to the study of, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. There are approximately 14,000 practicing doctors of podiatric medicine in the United States. The skills provided by these physicians are in increasing demand because foot disorders are amongst the most wide-spread and neglected health problems affecting people in this country.
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet - even a small cut could have serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection.
Because of these problems, you might not notice a pebble in your shoe - so you could develop a blister, then a sore, then a stubborn infection that might cause amputation of your foot or leg.To avoid serious foot problems that could result in losing a toe, foot, or leg, be sure to follow these guidelines.
Because of these problems, you might not notice a pebble in your shoe - so you could develop a blister, then a sore, then a stubborn infection that might cause amputation of your foot or leg.To avoid serious foot problems that could result in losing a toe, foot, or leg, be sure to follow these guidelines.
The structure of your foot is complex, consisting of bones, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Of the 26 bones in your foot, 19 are toe bones (phalanges) and metatarsal bones (the long bones in the midfoot). Fractures of the toe and metatarsal bones are common and require evaluation by a specialist.
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