Heartland Foot And Ankle Associates, PC

From routine checkups to foot and ankle surgery, Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, P.C., is equipped to handle all of your podiatric needs. In addition to years of clinical experience, modern diagnostic techniques are ultilized to identify complex foot and ankle conditions.

1. We are dedicated to utilizing the most modern medical technology and equipment available to treat our patients.
2. We are committed to efficiency for our patients and ensure that your appointment runs on time.
3. We understand the medical team approach to your care and make every effort to communicate with your primary care physician.

Common conditions we treat:
Achilles Tendon
Ankle Instability
Ankle Sprains
Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care
Athletes Foot
Bunions
Calluses
Corns
Crush Injuries
Diabetic Foot
Flat Feet
Fungus Toenails
Geriatric Foot Care
Hammertoes
Heel Spurs
Infections
Ingrown Toenails
Injuries
Metatarsalgia
Neuromas
Plantar Fasciitis
Poor Circulation
Warts
Wounds
Technology

We are continuously looking for ways to improve the quality of care we provide as well as helping you understand your diagnosis and treatment regimen. At Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, we have built a state of the art facility hidden within a comfortable and relaxed environment. With the changing digital world, we stay current with the latest in diagnostic tools and equipment like:

Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound (MSK)
MSK provides a quick and painless aid to diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue and bony injury and/or pathology. You receive an immediate treatment without being referred for an expensive and often uncomfortable diagnostic study. Pathologies in which ultrasound has proven beneficial include but are not limited to: plantar fascia tears and inflammation, tendonitis tears and ruptures, cysts, neuromas, tarsal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, ligament strains and tears, ankle sprains and strains, foreign bodies, stress fractures, muscle injuries and rupture.

On-site Digital Radiography
Our digital xray system eliminates the old fashion film and places your xrays on a computer that can be viewed at any time. This gives us the ability to manipulate the views allowing for better diagnosis of problems that could be overlooked with regular film xrays. These xrays can easily be shared with referring doctors or family by placing them on a CD which can be viewed on any computer.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
We utilize the most advanced medical documentation system to document your visit and to keep your primary care doctor well informed of your condition. This electronic medical record system insures permanent storage and instant recall of your medical history and treatment while insuring patient privacy and confidentiality.

Online Appointments/Scheduling Requests
We know you live a busy life and sometimes going to the foot doctor is the last thing on your mind. So, we want to make scheduling appointments as convenient as possible. You can go to our website anytime, day or night, to request an appointment to see Dr. Lockwood.

Doppler Vascular Testing
The probe of the machine shoots sound waves at the red blood cells in the artery, and the speed of the red blood cells is measured by noting how quickly the sound waves bounce back off the blood cells towards the Doppler probe. The test works because if there is vascular disease, the blood vessels are more constricted, which causes the speed of the red blood cells to go down, giving a different read-out on the Doppler machine. The test is completely painless. Diabetics, smokers, the elderly, and anyone else with circulation concerns should be considered for this sort of vascular testing.

PADnet Testing
PADnet is a diagnostic test that can provide early detection of Peripheral Arterial Disease, known as P.A.D. PADnet detects blockages in arteries and the quality of blood flow using pulse volume recordings and segmental blood pressure measurements. The results from this test will allow your doctor to determine the best treatment options.

Your first visit to Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information and give you time to get to know Dr. Lockwood and our staff of foot care specalists. To understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, please read through this page.

You will find all the practical information needed, such as a map, directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There's also background information about our committed staff and educational videos on your condition. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance. We look very forward to meeting you!

Our doctor and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about what interests you.

Please visit our blog for more educational articles. Also, as always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.

At Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates, we stand behind all of our products 100%. One reason we are so confident with our products, is because we do not offer a product in our office without at least one staff member personally trying it out. We have tried (and love) nearly all of our nail polish colors, our whole family wears Powerstep medical grade inserts and/or custom orthotics, and we even walk around in boots and walkers to assure premium comfort. Dr. Lockwood and the staff wear extra depth shoes (which qualify for the Diabetic Shoe Program) and Aetrex memory foam Sandalistas in and out of the office. Because we support our products, we offer a money-back guarantee if you are unpleased with any non-custom product in any way.

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