Our practice is now open for regular office hours and is performing all podiatric care and outpatient surgeries. We are providing and encouraging the use of expanded Telehealth services to be able to provide care and related services for the next 60 days to our valuable patients. This is in order to support current social distancing and containment strategies.
Please note that there are limits on HIPPA compliance during this time in that the medical information may not be secured. We provide comprehensive podiatric speciality care using state of the art technology to treat surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle conditions. Our team specializes in the treatment of all foot and ankle conditions from infants and children to adults, while maintaining the highest professional standards in our specialty.
Please note that there are limits on HIPPA compliance during this time in that the medical information may not be secured. We provide comprehensive podiatric speciality care using state of the art technology to treat surgical and non-surgical foot and ankle conditions. Our team specializes in the treatment of all foot and ankle conditions from infants and children to adults, while maintaining the highest professional standards in our specialty.
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A bunion is an enlargement of boney growth or swollen tissue typically located at the base joint of the big toe. The condition is caused by the shifting of the bones in the big toe inward, toward the other toes of the foot. The area around the base of the big toe may become inflamed, red, and painful.
Diabetes affects millions of people every year. Blood vessels located all over the body are damaged due to diabetes-even the blood vessels of the feet. Neuropathy, or nerve damage, can result from slower blood flow in the legs and feet. In diabetic patients neuropathy is very important to monitor, as diabetics are at risk for developing ulcers.
Many of our patients present with foot or ankle injuries. These injuries could be the result of simply tripping on the stairs, stepping on a foreign object while barefoot or from playing their favorite sports activity. At Blanken Podiatry Group we treat a wide variety of foot and ankle injuries which can be very painful and disabling.
An ingrown toenail is caused when a toenail grows sideways into the bed of the nail, causing pain and swelling. The nail can sometimes exacerbate and become infected, creating serious drainage. There are many risk factors that can predispose a person to this common condition. Cutting your nails too short, participating in sports, diabetes, being overweight, or having a fungal infection of the toe can all cause an ingrown toenail.
Toenail fungus is a frustrating and embarrassing condition that is common for many people. It typically starts as a tiny white or yellow growth below the tip of the toenail and spreads deeper as the infection worsens, causing the nail to discolor, thicken, or even deteriorate at the edge. Fungal nails can be identified by thickened or ragged nails that are distorted in shape.
Reviews (9)
Dunbar Stewart
Jan 01, 2022
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Dr. Blanken is very professional and takes the time to make you feel comfortable and at ease. He has a great bedside manner, very nice and friendly. He explained everything to me and made sure I understood and if I had any questions. His staff is wonderful as well. From the very first visit 4 years ago until today, they are all very gracious, warm and friendly makes me feel at home and welcomed. I highly recommend his practice, trust me your feet will be in good hands.
Juatina Temple
Dec 19, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr Blanken for years. Most of his staff are great. What I have noticed in recent years is he is quick to refer you for surgery if you have insurance that will cover the procedure. I missed an appointment while being in the hospital for (3) months after surgery. He charged me $50 for the missed appointment. I went in for treatment for ingrown toenail’s. He could see my surgical scars so he waived the fee and then sold me a product for $50.
Today I had an appointment he was not happy about my opinion on vaccinations. He became rude, aggressive and extremely rough with my feet
Today I had an appointment he was not happy about my opinion on vaccinations. He became rude, aggressive and extremely rough with my feet
Kenny Ames
Dec 13, 2021
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Marilyn Ellis
Nov 22, 2021
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Alicia Green
Sep 16, 2021
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Beth Dowling
Jul 29, 2021
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Peggy Schneider
Jul 12, 2021
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I first saw Dr Blanken 3 months ago. The foot pain I’d been experiencing for months had gotten so bad I could hardly walk. My pain was a 10 out of 10 and nothing I tried was helping. Dr Blanken diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. He gave me a cortisone shot in each heel and had me fitted for custom orthotics. The cortisone shots gave me instant relief from the pain in my heels and the orthotics have helped with the pain in the rest of my feet plus my knee and hip pain. Dr Blanken is the best!
Kevin Burt
May 16, 2021
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All around, my experience with Dr. Blanken and his staff is positive, and I highly recommend the Blanken Podiatry Group. Dr. Blanken's responsiveness to my need for a minor procedure and how he and his team addressed it exceeded my expectations. I want to thank his team for being professional, knowledgeable, and engaging. The few staff I interacted with were happy to answer my list of questions and chat about non-procedural topics while I went through the process.
Daniel Joseph
Apr 19, 2021
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I had a brief surgery for an ingrown toenail and it went very smoothly. Dr. Blanken has great bed-side manner, him and his staff made me feel comfortable during the whole process. I put my trust in him and the anesthetic was administered properly and it was effective. All in all, I recommend him whole heartedly!
