Anonymous wrote:Are you under the impression that you are going to be going under general anesthesia or something? It's a novocain shot and a quick little "surgery."

No, it should NOT be a surgery in her case. And you’ve obviously never had a shot in the ball of your foot.

Try reading the low reviews for podiatrists. Mention of receptionist applying stuff from dirty tupperware, etc. Lots of places.

I am under the impression someone will take a scalpel and pare the corns which is painless because it is dead.
I am concerned about an unclean facility or slip of scalpel that cuts me and risks infection. If you do not understand why infection is risky for knee replacements I am happy for you. I have 2.

Are you under the impression that you are going to be going under general anesthesia or something? It's a novocain shot and a quick little "surgery."

Thanks I will look at McLean F&A

No they are not warts.
They are corns.
Plantar corns is a description of corns on the bottom of the foot as opposed to on top of toes, etc.
They seem to pare them with scalpels hence my desire for a podiatrist with good skills and care to prevent infections in my knees given TKRs.
https://youtube.com/shorts/k43oxl3P034?feature=shared

Anonymous wrote:If they said planter corns, my guess is they meant plantar warts. A podiatrist can take care of those with dry ice or an acid solution. It’s a common virus and not a big deal. Unfortunately, swimmers can get them from the pool deck so i occasionally have to take my kid in. Takes 15 minutes.

No, they could just be corns or callouses. I had a bad podiatrist treat them as plantar warts and did surgery. When he removed them he said “huh, what’s this? I’ll send it to the lab”. All completely unnecessary. Then I had an Army podiatrist tell me he’s used that misdiagnosis from PCPs, but never a podiatrist. There are just some really bad (or maybe unethical) podiatrists out there.

OP, I like McLean Foot and Ankle. IME they are clean, professional, and ethical.

If they said planter corns, my guess is they meant plantar warts. A podiatrist can take care of those with dry ice or an acid solution. It’s a common virus and not a big deal. Unfortunately, swimmers can get them from the pool deck so i occasionally have to take my kid in. Takes 15 minutes.

Are they corns or warts?

The top doctors all seem to be doing ankle reconstruction and bunions. My PCP has no ideas.
Yahoo has bad reviews as I noted.
Hence I want advice from someone who has a podiatrist thst does "mere" corns.
Dr Morse looks promising, thanks. Any others?

Medicare and CareFirst apparently pay nothing for corns.

Anonymous wrote:I actually only notice them barefoot in the bathroom. So I am freaked. Want a quality practice. Some reviews were horrific with dirty offices, receptionists applying poultice, misbilling.

Nothing to be freaked out about. You're an adult. You need to get a handle on medical issues before they turn into a bigger problem. Look up Top Doctors in the Washingtonian. Or ask your GP for a referral.

Joel Morse in dc

I actually only notice them barefoot in the bathroom. So I am freaked. Want a quality practice. Some reviews were horrific with dirty offices, receptionists applying poultice, misbilling.

If they do remove them it's usually at most local numbing, not a big deal at all. You can see some YouTube videos. I can't imagine those feel good walking around and you'll feel better.

At my pedicure today my tech said I should go see a podiatrist about two corns on the bottom of my foot. One is on the ball; another huge one on the heel.
I live in Arlington and prefer someone in Arlington or Fairfax. I am really freaked.
I don't want surgery.
Feedback and recommendations appreciated. Also, info on recovery time. I walk for execise .
Thanks.