Richard E Filipek Dpm

Primary Podiatric Medicine

Richard E Filipek Dpm is a Primary Podiatric Medicine practice in Garfield, NJ with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in treating disorders and injuries of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Primary Medicine Podiatrists at Richard E Filipek Dpm perform diagnostic imaging of the foot, pain and mobility assessment, and treatment of acute foot injuries and disorders. Primary Podiatric Medicine is a medical specialty that deals with disorders and dysfunction of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Primary Podiatric Medicine practices 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 Primary Podiatric Medicine practices 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.