Podiatrist: Dr. Sands Visits New York
Dr. George S Sands, a podiatrist in suburban New York City, treats many of the foot problems of his patients come in with. One particular specialty of Dr. Sands' practice is podiatry or foot care. He is board certified in general surgery and in foot and ankle surgery and specifically in foot and ankle disorders. Podiatryis an interesting line of profession because it combines medicine and surgery together in the attempt to diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the feet and ankle that can cause pain, infection and a loss of mobility. As podiatrists work with their patients to develop a treatment plan for their foot problems, they are always on the lookout for ways to improve patient care and make the process as pain-free and minimally invasive as possible.
Dr. Sands podiatry in the pages of the newsletter of St. Josephine's Hospital in Upstate New York, attracted the attention of the National Association for Permanently Appearing Disorders (NAPD's) when it published a letter from a patient who described her difficulties with her foot and ankle problems. The patient had seen several doctors, including one referred by a friend, without success. After seeing Dr. Sands, she said, "I feel much better now than I've felt in years. This podiatrist is very caring and skilled and does an excellent job of treating my problem."
Dr. Sands is a board-certified foot and ankle podiatrist. He treats a wide variety of disorders of the foot and ankle, mainly focusing on fractures, dislocations, hammertoes, bunions, corns, calluses, plantar warts, ingrown toenails, and various foot and ankle disorders. Because of his expertise and his vast knowledge of podiatry, he treats many conditions through his private practice and also directs a part-time podiatry clinic at St. Josephine's Hospital. Located just north of New York City, the hospital's outpatient facility has a comprehensive array of foot and ankle treatment options, including surgical, nonsurgical, and medical detox, among others.
Dr. Sands' office is located on Manhattan's Upper East Side, between the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Empire State Building. A visit to the site will give you an idea of how much his foot care has changed over time. A decade ago, there was little to do except talk about foot health. Now there are a half-dozen tables piled with books, and in the corner, a neatly stacked pile of files. There are fresh towels, gauzes, scrubs, and "special" footwear office, which has dark wood flooring, is organized and his "podiatry room," complete with a white. Dr. Sands's desk and chair, stands ready for his call.
As one might expect, a resident of New York City sees many visitors, especially from across the country. Dr. Sands welcomes them warmly and schedules appointments immediately. He makes it a point to see each patient in person, giving a thorough examination and discussing foot health with them. The podiatrist has taken particular interest in foot issues, especially podiatry malignancies, because of the high rate of mortality associated with these diseases.
Podiatry is not simply a place of employment for Dr. Sands. It is home, too, to his love of animals and of treating people. Many of the foot ailments that he deals with can be traced back to maladies that were easily prevented through daily foot care. If a patient is interested in having their foot pain evaluated, scheduling a consultation appointment with Dr. Sands might just provide the much needed relief. As a resident of New York City, you'll never be too far away from a visit from the world famous podiatrist.