Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle can't thank our patients enough! We are extremely honored to be voted the #1 Orthopedic Practice in Charles County! We were extremely grateful to be nominated, and want to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who voted! Again, thank you to everyone who voted for us and for your continued support.
Children with strong, healthy feet avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. That's why it is important to inspect your children's feet periodically. Diabetics are more prone to various foot problems than those without diabetes due to the development of painful nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy.
Children with strong, healthy feet avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. That's why it is important to inspect your children's feet periodically. Diabetics are more prone to various foot problems than those without diabetes due to the development of painful nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy.
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From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. Diabetic foot care needs including comprehensive diabetic foot exams, diabetic shoes, and circulation testing. Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn.
Owner, Justin G. Pointer, DPM is a board-certified podiatrist and foot surgeon. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) and certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Dr. Pointer specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction and is certified on the STAR total ankle replacement.
An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle. Ligaments are bands of tissue - like rubber bands - that connect one bone to another and bind the joints together. In the ankle joint, ligaments provide stability by limiting side-to-side movement.
What is a Tarsal Coalition? A tarsal coalition is an abnormal connection that develops between two bones in the back of the foot (the tarsal bones). This abnormal connection, which can be composed of bone, cartilage, or fibrous tissue, may lead to limited motion and pain in one or both feet. The tarsal bones include the calcaneus (heel bone), talus, navicular, cuboid, and cuneiform bones.
Arch supports are devices that are placed into one's shoes to support the arch and diminish or eliminate pain. A foot and ankle surgeon may provide advice on which type is best for your foot type, and you may be able to obtain arch supports from the doctor's office. Arch supports can also be purchased without a prescription from drug, shoe, and sporting goods stores.
Reviews (10)
Rosemary Glover
Jan 13, 2022
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Iniobong Akpan
Jan 03, 2022
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I like Southern MD Foot and Ankle a lot. However, I had to go elsewhere, as they are slow and unresponsive when it comes to insurance for orthopedic shoes. Long story short, the customer service people there said i did not meet my deductibles for the year (2020). I told them I have a family plan (BCBS) and I know we surpassed the amount. I even called BCBS to confirm, which they said was true. BCBS even called Southern MD Foot and Ankle to confirm on our behalf. All of this took place the first week of December 2020. Southern MD Foot and Ankle kept dragging their feet, processing my claim for the
Erin Connolly Dvm
Dec 27, 2021
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I was so impressed with the practice and staff! They were able to get me in a week earlier than originally scheduled, which I greatly appreciated. During my visit the staff was kind, professional, and efficient. Dr. Klinkner explained my condition thoroughly and was able to ease my concerns.
Thank you all for continuing to provide exceptional care throughout the ongoing pandemic.
Thank you all for continuing to provide exceptional care throughout the ongoing pandemic.
Robert Wilkins Jr
Nov 12, 2021
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Don Paul
Sep 20, 2021
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Great experience. very professional. It's nice to know that there is still health care places that really care. The entire staff was courteous, and informative. They took their time to make sure I understood what was wrong and what they recommended. The end result is very good. I'm going back for an additional procedure. If it is anything at all like the first one,' all will be just fine.
Loralei Szymanski
Sep 17, 2021
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Nikki Blount-Jackson
Aug 24, 2021
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Courtney Hilton Fancher
Aug 11, 2021
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Somehow, I ended up contacting this office believing it was the correct podiatrist. I expressed I had a tricare referral for a procedure to be performed with Dr. Pearlman” which is also on Old Line Center Rd . Instead of the person on the phone telling me that they weren’t Dr. Pearlmans, she said okay and made it seem like she found my referral in the system & gathered my information. She told me come in at 3pm the same day, So I went in.
Once there, I expressed again to the receptionist that I had a referral to Dr. Pearlman from tricare , they took my military ID and processed me in. Not
Once there, I expressed again to the receptionist that I had a referral to Dr. Pearlman from tricare , they took my military ID and processed me in. Not
Chuck Woodman
Jul 19, 2021
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Thomas W. Rich Jr
Jul 01, 2021
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The DNA of Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle is excellence. The doctors are professional but also excellent communicators (engaging, sensitive, even fun). The entire staff is likewise professional & engaging. You feel at home with the medical & support staff.
I have been a patient since approx 2015 & they have not missed on any diagnosis or treatment plan.
Dr Hotchkiss is our Podiatrist & is outstanding, but on occasion I have been also treated by Dr Pointer who is also outstanding. So I say excellence is in the DNA of this practice.
I have been a patient since approx 2015 & they have not missed on any diagnosis or treatment plan.
Dr Hotchkiss is our Podiatrist & is outstanding, but on occasion I have been also treated by Dr Pointer who is also outstanding. So I say excellence is in the DNA of this practice.
