We are pleased to announce that Carl J. Hoeger, D.P.M. has joined our practice

And will be seeing patients at these locations:

Amherst Office
3980 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226
716-839-3930

Niagara Falls
6934 Williams Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304-3080
716-298-1600

Springville Office
27 Franklin Street
Springville, NY 14141
716-592-4540

(Opening September 1st)
Derby Office
7060 Erie Road, Suite 400
Derby, NY 14047
716-839-3930

Dr Hoeger attended Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to embarking on his medical training, he graduated from Villanova University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a BS degree in Biology and then lived and worked in East Asia for six years.

Dr. Hoeger graduated from a 3-year podiatry residence program at Sisters Hospital, Buffalo, New York. He completed that program as Chief Podiatry Resident.

We welcome Dr. Hoeger to our office. Patients may call to arrange an appointment at any convenient time.

Do Your Feet Hurt?
Are You Suffering From Tendonitis?

Get Relief With The Help Of An Experienced Podiatrist At Podiatry Affiliates

If you are experiencing pain and discomfort in your foot or ankle, you may be suffering from tendonitis. This condition can affect one or more of several different tendons within your foot or ankle. These include:

• Achilles Tendonitis

  This condition affects the large tendons that connect the back of the heel to the calf muscles. Those who are suffering from this condition typically feel pain when lifting their heel off the ground while walking.

• Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

  This condition affects the tendon under the foot arch. Those who are suffering from this condition feel pain in the arch when pushing off to take a step.

• Anterior Tibial Tendonitis

  This condition affects the main tendon on the front of the ankle. Those who are suffering from this condition feel pain in their instep while walking downhill or down stairs.

• Peroneal Tendonitis

  This condition affects the tendon on the outer side of the ankle and foot. Those who are suffering from this condition feel pain while standing or when pushing off to take a step.

When suffering from tendonitis, it is important to consult with an experienced podiatrist in order to determine the proper treatment plan. When meeting with a podiatrist, it is important to consider possible causes for your condition. In this way, your podiatrist will be better able to determine a treatment plan that will help you heal, while also preventing future injuries.

Some possible causes of this condition include:

• Overuse of the muscle through repetitive or excessive use
• Weight gain
• Inactivity
• Shoes that are worn out on one side
• Foot deformities such as high-arched feet or flatfeet

Each of these can lead to excessive strain of the outer covering of the tendon, which can cause the tendon to swell or to develop small tears. To get a better idea of what might have caused your condition to develop, the podiatrist will ask questions about your overall health, as well as the activities that are causing you pain. The podiatrist might also order x-rays or an MRI to get a better idea of the damage.

If you are experiencing pain in your ankle or foot, it is important to address the condition as soon as possible. Not only will treatment help eliminate the pain, but it will also prevent further damage from occurring. Stop living with foot pain. Give Podiatry Affiliates a call at (716) 839-3930 today.

Think You Might Be Suffering From Bunions?

Let The Doctors Of Podiatric Medicine From Podiatry Affiliates Help!

Are you experiencing pain in your big toe? If so, you might be experiencing a bunion. But do you know what a bunion really is?

In general, a bunion is characterized by an enlargement of the area behind the big toe, though the size and exact position of the bunion can vary from one person to the next.

Contrary to popular belief, bunions are not caused by wearing shoes that are too tight or that do not fit properly. Rather, some of the more common causes of bunions include:

• A bone in the foot that was moved out of position
• Improper bone structure of the foot
• Walking incorrectly over a period of years
• Injury or arthritis to the joint

There are two primary types of bunions that a person may experience.

The first, a positional bunion, is characterized by the big toe being pushed in toward the next toe. As the big toe gets pushed toward the other toe, the pull of the ligaments and tendons is changed, which results in misaligning the joint.

The other type of bunion is called a structural bunion. With this type of bunion, the long bone behind the big toe gets out of position, causing the big toe to lean in.

The good news is that most people suffering from bunions do not have to live with the pain. In fact, there are many treatment options available. In some cases, they can be treated with shoe modifications or by inserting custom orthotics into the shoe. This treatment plan helps change the way a person walks in order to prevent the improper movement of the bone structure.

In more severe cases, surgery may be necessary in order to correct the bunion. Surgery may involve removing the enlarged bone and adjusting the ligaments, or it may involve removing a larger portion of the bone and shifting it in order to obtain the proper alignment. In some cases, a corrective pin or screw may need to be placed in the bone as well.

If you suspect you are suffering from bunions, contact Podiatry Affiliates to schedule an appointment. Our experienced and knowledgeable doctors of podiatric medicine will complete a thorough examination in order to determine the source of your pain, while developing the proper treatment plan.

Contact us at (716) 839-3930 or send us an e-mail at questions@podiatryaffiliates.com to set up an appointment with one of our experienced doctors of podiatric medicine. We have four convenient locations to serve you – Amherst, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Springville. You don’t have to endure your bunion any longer. End you foot pain today with Podiatry Affiliates.

Podiatry Affiliates is pleased to announce several new podiatry related events that Doctors Davidson and Goldstein will be lecturing at. To learn more about these informational events, click here.

Podiatry Affiliates, P.C. of Amherst, N.Y., were pleased to be able to donate to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo for their fundraising campaign. Our donation is based on the accumulated mileage on selected spinning and treadmill machines at the Center’s Fitness Facility.

“This is an excellent way to promote fitness and give back to our community,” says David M. Davidson, D.P.M., Vice-President of Podiatry Affiliates and Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

Podiatry Affiliates has been serving Western New York with excellence and tradition for over 40 years. The doctors and staff look forward to continuing that long- term relationship, of not only of foot care, but giving back to the community.

Effective today, January 18, 2011, our Springville, New York Office has changed locations. For over forty years, Podiatry Affiliates has served individuals throughout Western New York with experienced, professional podiatric care. Now our friends in Springville can benefit from our years of podiatric care experience as well.

Our new Springville, New York address is:

Springville Office
27 Franklin Street
Springville, NY 14141
716-592-4540
716-592-2157 (fax)
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We invite you to visit us soon in Springville!