Living With Plantar Fasciitis
Are you an active adult who’s on your feet most of the day? Do you relax by playing sports in the evening? You may be at risk of developing a painful heel condition called plantar fasciitis.
Scheffel Foot Center
Podiatry located in Worcester, MA & Clinton, MA
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John A. Scheffel earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine, and completed a reconstructive foot and ankle residency at Forest Park Hospital in St Louis, MO. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston.
He is board certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society. His clinical interests include reconstructive forefoot and rearfoot surgery, diabetic foot complications, and diagnosing and finding the most appropriate solutions for complex foot problems.
About the Practice
As the very foundation of your body, the health of your feet is paramount in your ability to make your way through the world. To help you every step of the way, John A. Scheffel, DPM, of Scheffel Foot Center, offers patients of all ages in the Worcester, Massachusetts, area expert nonsurgical and surgical foot care.
From common conditions like bunions and hammertoes to more complex issues like plantar fasciitis and fractures, Scheffel Foot Center offers comprehensive treatment of most foot conditions. Whether it’s an injury due to sports or a progressive condition that hampers mobility, Dr. Scheffel helps his patients heal as quickly as possible in order to get them back to moving freely, without pain.
As a board-certified foot surgeon and fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Scheffel has extensive surgical experience, including forefoot and rearfoot surgeries. When it comes to specialty care, Dr. Scheffel offers vigilant diabetes monitoring of his patients’ foot health in order to prevent the serious complications that are associated with the disease.
Scheffel Foot Center also offers custom orthotics, which help alleviate a host of foot conditions, as well as improve and strengthen foot function. For quality foot and ankle care, call Scheffel Foot Center or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.
Board Certified Podiatrist Providing Surgical and Non-Surgical Care To Your Foot and Ankle Conditions
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Cigna
Fallon
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Medicare
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