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Looking for a good Dr in Miami dade florida

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ariana17076
ariana17076

I am looking for a good doctor in Miami I when to 2 doctor but it look like they are still in the past Iam been ready about new tecnica less invasive ,like Dr Neal in New York ,with Bunionplasty also another doctor in Miami Tampa (Keyhole surgery ) that someone can't help me finding the best  

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  • mary42138
    mary42138 ariana17076

    Posted

    You want to go to a jointt and bone specialist, not a podiatrist, look up their experience and I am sure you will find a good doctor, good luck to you!! smile
  • ariana17076
    ariana17076

    Posted

    Bye every one in this page when to  a Podiatric for a bunion operation  not to a orthopedic surgen 
    • mary42138
      mary42138 ariana17076

      Posted

      I wanted the best doctor like yourself so I went to a orthopedic surgeon, joint and bone specialist, who only does feet, at Columbia Presbyterian, one of the best hospitals, some have done their surgery with podiatrists but I wanted to go to a experience joint and bone specialist,
    • ariana17076
      ariana17076 mary42138

      Posted

      So how was your operation do you having so much problems like everyone in this group , also do you live in. New York 
    • ariana17076
      ariana17076

      Posted

      What type of Tecnica your  Dr did in your foots only one or the two@ the same time 
    • mary42138
      mary42138 ariana17076

      Posted

      Yes I do live in New York, and I had the, Lapidus, which is the more, serious and a longer healing process, there is the, scarf which is, less healing time and the bunion plasty even less, you really should start visiting doctors I visited three before I made my decision, not that I have had problems but the healing process limits you, and you need to be patient, right now it's been 3 mos. And it's still swollen because the foot has been through alot it takes time, good luck to you, I hope this helps you!
    • mary42138
      mary42138 ariana17076

      Posted

      I did only one, I didnt want to be totally dependent on people, one at a time was enough for me, my foot couldnt touch the ground for 6 weeks, so the bone could heal.
    • ariana17076
      ariana17076 mary42138

      Posted

      Why you decided for the Lapidus I when to New York to meet Dr Neil blitz this doctor does the bunioplasty operation but hi doesn't take insurance  I  am only hearing terrible story with the Lapidus looking for less invasive  

      i became a  a group member in facebook they have a page Buion 

    • Kaliana
      Kaliana ariana17076

      Posted

      I'm in the bunion group on facebook and I disagree. Most of us that had Lapidus have had positive experiences. It was my only choice given my bunion size, hypermobility, and the degree my toe turned in.
  • nemo68931
    nemo68931 ariana17076

    Posted

    I don't live in Miami so can't give you a specific name but go to a podiatrist! my mom works in surgery and a podiatrist is much better its their speciality and that shows.ive been very pleases with mine! good luck
  • pamela68350
    pamela68350 ariana17076

    Posted

    Hi Ariana-   I have written a post on this site before but can't find it about the new procedure.     I have quite a large bunion on the big toe on my right foot which is starting to push the second toe over a bit now.     Since I have heard about the latest and more minimally invasive procedure which is done by keyhole surgery and a lot quicker recovery time, I am waiting till I find a surgeon that does this.   I am English but live in Australia and they don't do that operation here yet, but they do it in England, Germany and America.    From what I have read a lot of surgeons are training to do this now, but I have checked up and no one in Australia does it here yet.    I could go to England but it would have to be done privately and would be quite expensive as I would have to find accommodation over there too.   It is done in a hospital in Hove, Brighton and the doctor is called Dr. Dirk Nowak (European Foot Institute) and now it is done in the government hospitals.   As soon as I get the opportunity to have it done this way, I would'nt hesitate.    I do not want to go through the archaic operation they do at present so am just waiting and hoping that there will be more surgeons shortly that will have been trained in this more simpler and less traumatic method.    
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