What We Treat: Massachusetts Foot Care & Podiatry
We take great pride in staying on top of the newest and most efficient ways of treating our patients both conservatively and surgically. For instance, in surgery the implementation of laser techniques has been very beneficial. Laser beams are much more precise than the traditional way of operating. They also cauterize as they go, which is very helpful in controlling bleeding. We typically use lasers in hard to reach places to remove moles, warts, and cancerous or benign lesions.
Common Procedures
Nail Restoration System – We are able to create an artificial nail that acts as a barrier allowing your natural nail to re-grow while you recover from a fungal infection.
Heel Pain/Arch Pain – We typically treat these extremely common conditions as conservatively as possible. Some options include physical therapy, arch support, orthotics, and medications. These treatments not only help with the pain, but they also fix the problem over time.
Diabetic Foot Care/Neuremedy – People with diabetes must be more diligent than others when it comes to foot care. We can provide treatment plans, diabetic shoes, and address any problems that may occur. One of the most common issues of diabetic feet is neuropathy, or loss of feelings in the nerve endings. Neuremedy is a procedure that re-grows the nerve fiber and increases sensation.
Neurogenix treatments – Neurogenix treats neuropathy pain by injecting an anesthetic into the affected nerves and applying electrical energy to the foot. This procedure drives energy into the source of your pain, anesthetizing the problem. This treatment can be used for neuroma, pain caused by fibromyalgia, and many other painful problems.
Custom Solutions for Your Unique Feet
We specialize in making custom orthotics to address conditions that benefit from them. These devices are not only used to decrease pain, but they can also reduce discomfort in other parts of the body as well. When the muscles and bones are stronger and in alignment, the rest of your body feels better.
We also use orthoses, or braces, to restrict or allow movement. Braces are used for stabilization of the foot and ankle, and they can be made to fit any type of shoe.
On-Site Shoe Store
We proudly offer a shoe store on site at our North Andover office. We personally guarantee the high quality of our shoes. From fashionable ladies shoes to sneakers to diabetic footwear–we have it all. While visiting our office, you can have your feet professionally measured and order any style of the sample shoes we offer. Any pair bought at our store can accommodate orthotics, braces, and foot deformities.
Common Conditions
Mitchell Wachtel, D.P.M. is equipped to effectively treat any of your podiatric needs. Some of the more common conditions are listed below.
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Aging
- Ankle Sprain
- Arthritis
- Athlete’s Foot
- Bunions
- Bunion Deformities
- Corns
- Calluses
- Children’s Feet
- Diabetes
- Eczema
- Flat Feet
- Foot and Ankle Injuries
- Foot Health
- Footwear
- Forefoot Surgery
- Fungal Nails
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gout
- Haglund’s Deformity
- Hallus Valgus
- Hallux Rigidus
- Hammertoe Deformity
- Heel Fissuring
- Heel Pain
- High Arched Feet / Pes Cavus
- Hyperhydrosis
- Ingrown Toenails
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Nail Injury
- Nail Problems
- Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spur Syndrome
- Plantar Wart
- Retrocalcaneal Exostosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Subungual Exostosis
- Tailor’s Bunion/Bunionette
- Ulcerations
- Venous Stasis
- Walking
- Warts
- Women’s Feet
Call the Foot Doctor Today!
Call Dr. Mitchell Wachtel, podiatrist North Andover, today at (978) 794-8406 to schedule an appointment. If you have questions regarding any of our services listed above, or just want to come in for a consultation; we are here to help. Call today, and get back on the path to foot wellness.
What Our Podiatry Patients Say:
“Dr Wachtel is wonderful ! I went to his office in North Andover as I live now live close by. I am now free of ankle and foot pain .I am a nurse on my feet for hours and I can finally say that I am pain free. The office staff is considerate , polite and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t go anywhere else !”
– Kathleen B.
“Brought my son in for foot pain since he has flat feet and Dr. Wachtel recommended orthotics and special sneaker to help him out. He was patient, he took his time and is phenomenal with kids. Definitely recommended if you have foot issues.”
– Adam B.