Dr. Fred Birnbaum DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot Surgery
1950 Street Rd Suite 101 Bensalem PA, 19020About
Dr. Fred Birnbaum is a podiatrist practicing in Bensalem, PA. Dr. Birnbaum is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Birnbaum 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.
Education and Training
Pa College Podiatric Medicine DPM 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Disability Analysts
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Provider Details
Dr. Fred Birnbaum DPM's Expert Contributions
Does a podiatrist take care of foot deformities?
Yes, most podiatrists treat foot and ankle deformities with a large array of treatments, both conservative and surgical. READ MORE
Weird bumps on my feet?
Appearance seems to be hives, an allergic reaction to something. However there are any number of other possibilities. See a podiatrist to get evaluated READ MORE
How do you get rid of bone spurs in your heel?
The bone spur on the bottom of the heel does NOT cause pain. What hurts is the inflammation of the fascia that attaches there, called plantar fasciitis. There are many conservative treatments for this condition and only rarely needs surgery. When that is necessary, I do not remove the spur as doing that lengthens the recovery time significantly. I use an endoscope for this. In almost 30 years of performing this procedure, I have never had to re-operate to remove the spur. Go see a podiatrist to get help. READ MORE
Leg and foot pain?
Could be infection, gout or vein issues. Not enough info. See a podiatrist asap READ MORE
What does a pinched nerve in the foot feel like?
It depends where the nerve is located. People describe the pain in different ways. Burning pain, tingling and sharp pains that radiate along the path of the nerve are the most common. READ MORE
When should I be concerned about heel pain?
Most likely early plantar fasciitis. Freeze a water bottle and roll it with your heel into your arch for 5-10 min, twice a day. Wear a bit higher heel than normal if you feel it helps. Make an appointment with a podiatrist if it isn’t significantly better in a week. READ MORE
Burning sensation?
Not enough info to assess properly. Please see a podiatrist to get examined and diagnosed. Burning sensations are often nerve related, but vascular problems may be present. READ MORE
Are compression socks good for swollen feet?
They are very good. They vary with amount of compression needed, so get checked out first to find out what you need. READ MORE
Big toenail?
See a podiatrist in case there is an infection involved. READ MORE
Throbbing pain on the sides of my feet?
Needs to be evaluated thoroughly. Too many possible causes to speculate READ MORE
Glass in foot pain?
This needs to be evaluated by a podiatrist. There may be residual shards or this may be from scar tissue. READ MORE
Knots on the bottom of my feet?
They could be warts (verucca) or another type of skin lesion. See a podiatrist for diagnosis and treatment. READ MORE
Losing big toenail?
You can clip off what is loose and allow the rest to slough off. Using peroxide on it may help. If becomes painful, see a podiatrist. READ MORE
Will I need time off work after toenail removal?
You shouldn’t if your Doc is good READ MORE
Heavy ankle with tingling toes?
Too many possible answers. You need to see a podiatrist and have a diagnostic work-up to determine what’s going on and how best to heal it. READ MORE
Can you walk after toenail removal?
Might be sore a few days, especially if entire nail is avulsed. READ MORE
What is ankle/foot orthosis used for?
There are many foot and ankle problems helped by a brace - including ankle arthritis, muscle weakness and posterior tibial dysfunction, just to name a few READ MORE
One toe is freezing and throbbing pain?
If there are color changes associated, it probably is consistent with a problem called Raynaud’s disease. You should go see a vascular surgeon for testing and treatment READ MORE
How can I straighten my toes naturally?
Simple answer- you can’t. They are bent because there is a muscle-tendon imbalance between those that flex your toes and the ones that extend them. The devices you see advertised do not work. READ MORE
Foot issues?
It sounds like, with the minmal amount of info you gave me, that you have imbalance of pressures on a particular metatarsal head. Other approaches can be used including custom-orthotics with off-loading balance padding. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc
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