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Dr. Geoffrey Bricker, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

Dr. Geoffrey Bricker is a podiatrist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Bricker is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Bricker diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
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Dr. Geoffrey Bricker, DPM
  • SPRINGFIELD, MO
  • DPM at Temple University
  • Accepting new patients

I have foot pain?

Could be a fracture or contusion. Only an x-ray or MRI can differentiate.

Injured toenail?

Pull out off and do epsom salt soaks for one week.

I have constant foot pain?

Could be gout. Need evaluation.

I have a wound on hallux?

Chronic infected ingrown toenails need surgery to fix.

Should I go to urgent care because of my hurt ankle?

At your age I would recommend urgent care.

I have shin pain after ankle fusion surgery?

Could be a stress fracture. Should have an X-ray taken, preferably by the surgeon.

Could cold feet be nerve pain?

Sounds more vascular. Keep the appt with vascular lab.

I'm having itching from using Santyl for my foot ulcer?

Check with your provider.

I have a cut in the inward side of my right foot?

Needs to be examined.

How to manage my foot pain?

Need to have professional evaluation.

Starting of ingrown toenail?

If it's not infected you can try the wool, otherwise see a podiatrist.

Leg pain?

Sounds like it could be our circulation. That needs to be tested.
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How long is a hospital stay after ankle replacement surgery?

That would be up there surgeon.

How do I treat plantar warts?

Home treatment is Epsom salt speaks, which sometimes works. My definitive treatment is immunotherapy injection with bleomycin. Best therapy I have ever used.

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Foot muscle pain?

Try I've and an arch support. If not better in one week, should be checked.

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Red ankles?

Sounds like you need compression house.

Retention of fluid to feet and lower legs?

This type of swelling can be venous insufficiency, kidney failure or heart problems. Should be evaluated.

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Dark circles on feet?

They are hyperpigmentation due to pressure from shoes. Nothing to worry about.

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Should I go to ER, urgent care or wait?

Sounds like tarsal tunnel syndrome. Often missed. Sometimes a steroid injection around the nerve helps, many times surgery, tarsal tunnel release is necessary. Seek another opinion. READ MORE
Sounds like tarsal tunnel syndrome. Often missed. Sometimes a steroid injection around the nerve helps, many times surgery, tarsal tunnel release is necessary. Seek another opinion. In my town, only podiatrists are doing this procedure.

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How to combat foot pain?

Not enough info to help. Please see a podiatrist.