Contact & Location Information
Address
165 N. University Ave
Farmington, UT 84025
What is Podiatry?
Podiatry is a medical specialty that focuses on the feet, ankles, and lower legs. Having healthy feet is important for your health. At Farmington Health Center, we treat several common foot and ankle conditions:
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Pain from sports injuries, including heel and joint pain
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Toenail issues like ingrown toenails and nail fungus
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Diabetic foot problems including infection, ulcers, wound care, and foot care
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Skin disorders like corns and calluses
Whether you’re hiking, running, or doing normal day-to-day activities, our podiatrists are here to help keep you on your feet.
Conditions We Treat
Our podiatrists treat more than just common foot problems. We also treat a variety of conditions related to foot and ankle health:
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Bone spurs (growths that can occur from arthritis, injury, or overuse)
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Bursitis (inflammation in the small fluid-filled sacs (bursa) that cushion your joints)
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Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage in your feet caused by diabetes)
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Flat feet (when your entire foot touches the floor while standing)
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Foot deformities
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Gout (a form of arthritis that can cause sudden and painful inflammation in the joints)
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Metatarsalgia (pain and inflammation on the bottom of several toes)
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Osteochondritis dissecans (bone and cartilage that becomes loose or unstable from an injury or from underlying genetic or developmental factors)
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Osteomyelitis (a bone infection that leads to pain, redness, and swelling in your foot)
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Plantar fasciitis (inflammation in the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes)
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome (a nerve that is squeezed or compressed along the inside of your ankle)
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Tendonitis
Find a Podiatrist Near Me
Why U of U Health?
U of U Health has year-after-year exceptional rankings as offering the best health care in the nation. It's not a surprise. We believe collaboration throughout our system — from physicians, researchers, biologists, and more — leads to the most imaginative care.
Working together in a rich clinical environment means our discoveries have a direct impact on the health of our patients.U of U Health isn't satisfied with just offering health care. We want to transform it.
What to Expect at Your Appointment With a Podiatrist
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring all necessary items to your appointment:
- Photo ID
- Insurance card
- A list of current medications
- Any previous imaging scans such as X-rays (if available)
Where Are We Located Inside Farmington Health Center?
Our podiatry clinic is located on the second floor on the northwest side of the building. When you arrive at our clinic, our staff will help guide you where to go.
We also offer free wi-fi inside our clinic and comfy furniture with electrical outlets so you can charge your devices while you wait.
Front Desk Check-In
You should arrive 15 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork. This helps us dedicate as much time as possible to your visit.
During Your Visit
Your appointment will take place in an exam room. Your provider will talk to you about your medical history and symptoms. Tell your provider about your questions or concerns.
Your provider will also perform a physical exam to evaluate your condition. They will go over any medical imaging you might have.
Your specialist will provide information about your diagnosis and answer any questions. You will discuss available treatment options.
Next Steps
At the end of the appointment, you will have a care plan in place. Your provider may recommend tests or imaging studies. They may also refer you to another specialist such as a physical therapist.
Complimentary Services
To make your appointment more convenient, we also offer:
- free Wi-Fi,
- an on-site pharmacy,
- free child care during your appointment, and
- a comfortable lobby with electrical outlets in the furniture so you can charge your device.
Free Child Care
Child care issues should never prevent you from getting to the doctor and getting the health care you need. We offer free child care for patients during their appointment.
