Dr. Fred Birnbaum DPM, Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
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Dr. Fred Birnbaum DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot Surgery

1950 Street Rd Suite 101 Bensalem PA, 19020
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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

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Dr. Fred Birnbaum DPM's Expert Contributions
  • What causes toenails to be thick and yellow?

    Most likely nail fungus. There are now good topical and oral anti-fungals to clear them up. READ MORE

  • My right foot has been hurting, what could it be?

    Probably plantar fasciitis - Google it! Then call a podiatrist. READ MORE

  • How can I treat an ingrown toenail?

    Soak in warm salt water for 10 minutes twice a day and apply antibiotic cream. If there is pus or if this doesn’t work, go see a podiatrist. Bathroom surgery, where you try to get it out by yourself is foolish and generally makes it much worse. READ MORE

  • What are the best creams for toenail fungus?

    Creams won’t work on toenail fungus. Only in athlete’s foot- which is a fungal skin infection. Oral Lamisil works but you need blood tests and an Rx. Rx Jublia works but it takes a year and the copay is ridiculous even with insurancecoverage. What I give my patients is Formula 3 and Formula 7- it works well, is inexpensive, but is only available through your local podiatrist I’ve been using them for quite awhile with very good results. They also come with a money-back guarantee - which none of the other treatments do. Laser doesn’t work frequently and is expensive Vicks, tea tree oil, duct tape and various other Facebook remedies are worthless READ MORE

  • What is the best way to treat ingrown toenails?

    The best way to treat one at home is to pick up your home phone and make an appointment with your friendly neighborhood podiatrist. What we call “bathroom surgery” for ingrown nails frequently leads to worse infections and need for extensive work. READ MORE

  • Should I try to remove a toenail?

    As long as it’s almost entirely detached from the nail bed and you use very clean instruments and clean it with warm, soapy water and bandage it well after, sure. You may still get an infection after no matter what.  READ MORE

  • Can you treat heel spurs at home?

    First of all, you have some misconceptions. Shoes don’t cause heel spurs. I am assuming your pain is on the bottom of your heel, not behind it, as you can have a spur near your achilles tendon as well. The spur is NOT painful - many people have heel spurs, but few have pain. The pain comes from plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the structures attached to the heel bone. Treatments at home include: anti-inflammatories like Aleve or Advil in high doses (1000mg/day for Aleve and 2000mg/day for Ibuprofen), an OTC arch support that is bulky in the arch, a higher heel or wedgie footwear, rolling a frozen water bottle on the heel and arch for 10 minutes twice a day and rest, no running, shopping trips, etc. if it’s not better in 2 weeks, seek a podiatrist and get professional help to avoid the problem becoming chronic.  READ MORE

  • Is there a cure for toenail fungus?

    The OTC (over-the-counter) anti-fungals for nails are worthless. So are athlete’s foot creams. There are now several treatments that work well. Oral Lamasil is safe and effective as long as you have a healthy liver. Topically, Formula 7 (only available at podiatrists’ offices) works well and is inexpensive. Kerydin and Jublia also work well, but they are only available through Rx and have rather high copayments. Laser treatments are expensive and have had poor results. READ MORE

  • I keep getting bunions--what should I do to prevent them?

    It sounds to me that you had a lesser procedure done than necessay. Bunions should rarely recur and if so, only after many years, if the proper procedure done. I am hoping you did not have an in-office, minimal incision surgery done. This is often inadequate. Go see an experienced, hospital trained podiatrist who hopefully can rectify your situation. Good luck. READ MORE

  • Do bunion correctors work?

    They don’t work at all. You can’t realign bone with a splinting device. They are useful after surgery to hold healing soft tissues in place while the foot is healing. Do you think that if it was as easy as applying a splint for awhile to correct a deformity that thousands of people who get the surgery wouldnt do that first? READ MORE

  • Are arch supports the only way to treat neuroma?

    In my 40 years if practice, I have found that custom footborthoses are only a pirtion of the treatment. Other successful treatments include corticosteroid injections and therapeutic neurolysis via a 4% ethanol solution in marcaine for 5-8 treatments. This works mist of the time and the few thst do not respond require excision of the affected nerve. READ MORE

  • Can bunions indicate an underlying foot problem?

    Yes, there is an underlying imbalance in how the muscles and joints work as a response to the genetic abnormality of bony development. Custom orthotics may alleviate this enough to not need reconstructive surgery. READ MORE

  • I have a little bone growth just under my toe. Will it have to be treated with surgery?

    I take this to mean that it is under your toenail. If that is the case, then surgery is the best option READ MORE

  • What shoes should I wear for hammertoe?

    Shoes with a higher toe box will be more comfortable, but will not prevent worsening. See a podiatrist for evaluation and they will discuss the treatment for this painful deformity. READ MORE

  • For a runner, what aftercare do you recommend to ensure feet health?

    First, stop running until you get treated for the heel pain. The more you run, the worse the heel pain will get. You may need comprehensive therapy to get healthy again READ MORE

  • I have a lot of heel pain in the mornings after going for a walk. What can I do to treat it?

    Do only the walking you must do until you get some treatment for the heel pain. In the meantime freeze a water bottle and roll it on your heel arch for 5 minutes at a time to help the problem READ MORE

  • My feet sweat a lot. Is that normal or is it a problem?

    It is called hyperhidrosis and is readily treated by a foot specialist READ MORE

  • My grandfather's wound is not healing. What should we do?

    Get him to a foot specialist. This sounds like a diabetic ulcer. READ MORE

  • Is foot amputation the only solution for gangrene?

    Unless it is only a superficial gangrene, the portion of the foot that has lost its blood supply and has died most be removed to avoid infection spreading further. Moreover, steps must be taken to restore circulation to avoid limb loss READ MORE

  • I have flat feet and running is becoming painful. What should I do?

    See a podiatrist, you may need custom foot orthotics. In the meantime you could try an OTC version, but custom ones made by a specialist with corrections are far superior to store bought ones. READ MORE

Professional Memberships

  • American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc  

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1950 Street Rd Suite 101 -
Bensalem, PA 19020
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