Elise J. Nelsen, DPM

Podiatrist

Dr. Elise J. Nelsen is a Podiatrist in Athens, PA with special training and skill in treating disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. As a Podiatrist, Elise J. Nelsen, DPM performs diagnostic imaging of the foot, pain and mobility assessment, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Podiatry is a medical specialty that deals with disorders and dysfunction of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Podiatrists include sprains, broken bones, complications arising from diabetes and poor circulation, abnormal growth, nerve pain, hammertoe, arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, athlete's foot, skin disorders, athletic injuries, congenital birth defects, and infection. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Podiatrists include x-ray, MRI, and CT diagnostic imaging, foot and ankle surgery, pain and mobility assessment, patient education, in-office pain relief of minor foot and ankle disorders, and referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as needed.

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Podiatric Foot Surgeon

Dr. Elise J. Nelsen is a Podiatric Foot Surgeon in Athens, PA with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of foot disorders. As a Podiatric Foot Surgeon, Elise J. Nelsen, DPM performs foot diagnostic imaging, pain and mobility assessment, foot surgery, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Podiatric Foot Surgery is a medical specialty focusing on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of a variety of foot conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Podiatric Foot Surgeons include sprains, broken bones, complications arising from diabetes and poor circulation, abnormal growth, nerve pain, hammertoe, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, neuroma, athlete's foot, skin disorders, athletic injuries, congenital birth defects, and infection. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Podiatric Foot Surgeons include x-ray, MRI, and CT diagnostic imaging, foot and surgery, pain and mobility assessment, patient education, in-office pain relief of minor foot disorders, and referrals to physical therapists or other specialists as needed.