Podiatry

At Clinica Sierra Vista’s Podiatry department, our board-certified podiatrists are specialists who treat the lower extremities, which primarily includes your base of support: your feet, ankles, and legs. Our premier podiatric services are offered at an affordable cost from foot and ankle experts who care.

Our Podiatrists in Fresno & Kern Can Help Get You Back on Your Feet

Podiatrists exist because the feet and ankles are complex, with their many bones, ligaments, tendons, and other soft tissues. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and techniques to lessen pain from podiatric issues, we can get you back on your feet as quickly and safely as possible.

At Clinica Sierra Vista’s Podiatry department, our board-certified podiatrists are specialists who treat the lower extremities, primarily your feet, ankles, and legs. Our premier podiatric services are offered at an affordable cost by foot-and-ankle experts who care.

Services

General care and preventive services: Routine foot exams, particularly for patients with diabetes, neuropathy, or vascular issues.
Nail care: For ingrown or thickened toenails, treatment of corns, calluses, and warts
Wound care: Management of diabetic foot ulcers, treatment of non-healing wounds or infections of the foot/ankle, including debridement, offloading techniques, and recommendations for footwear modifications
Injury: Diagnosis and treatment of sprains, strains, and fractures of the foot and ankle, management of plantar fasciitis and heel pain, custom orthotic fitting and adjustments

Common Conditions Treated by Podiatry

Diabetic foot care, neuropathy, and foot ulcers
Ingrown toenails and fungal nail infections
Corns, calluses, plantar warts, and skin lesions
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Bunions, hammertoes, and other foot deformities
Foot and ankle pain, arthritis, and tendinitis
Ankle sprains and minor foot injuries
Peripheral arterial disease and circulation-related foot conditions

FAQs

What Do Podiatrists Treat?

Foot and ankle specialists treat the following issues, among many other conditions:

Bunions
Fractures
Sprained ankles
Hammertoes
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendonitis
Foot bone fractures
Ankle sprains, strains, and fractures
Auto injury treatment
Tumors
Diabetic foot conditions
Morton’s neuroma
Ankle arthritis
Non-healing wounds
Osteoarthritis
Ingrown toenails
Tibialis posterior disorder

Do I Need to See a Podiatrist?

If you are concerned about a foot or ankle problem, it is in your best interest to at least see your primary care provider to get it checked out. Your PCP can then refer you to a podiatrist in Kern County to help you recover from your foot or ankle pain. We offer minimally invasive procedures to help our patients feel better as soon as possible without putting undue strain on the body. Podiatrists can help with chronic conditions requiring specialized care, including diabetic neuropathy and the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Podiatrists manage foot or ankle injuries, structural or functional issues, including bunions, hammertoes, and flat feet. They help manage nail disorders such as ingrown toenails and the removal of corns, calluses, and bunions.

For podiatric services, please contact Clinica Sierra Vista at (833) 678-2781.

Program Objectives

At least 80% of interns complete program/degree requirements within 13.5 months (150% of planned program length).
Of graduates who seek employment, at least 100% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
At least 80% of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
80% of employers, who return surveys, rate graduates as “satisfactory” or “excellent” for ability to work effectively with multicultural populations from diverse backgrounds.
90% of program graduates work as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in community nutrition.
90% of graduates work in Central Valley community programs for at least two years after graduation.

Do I Qualify for WIC?

WIC is a program that helps families with food and nutrition. Call us at (661) 862-5422 or send a message, and we’ll help you see if you qualify.

Here are some ways you might qualify:

You are pregnant
You are breastfeeding a baby who is less than one year old
You had a baby in the last six months
You have a child who is under the age of five
You experienced a loss of pregnancy or had a termination

You also need to think about your family’s income. Here are the monthly income limits for family sizes:

1 Person: $2,413
2 Persons: $3,261
3 Persons: $4,109
4 Persons: $4,957
5 Persons: $5,805
More than 5 Persons: Add $848 for each additional member

This income limit is based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, and these amounts will be effective from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Also, if you’re pregnant, the baby counts as part of your family size when figuring out if you qualify.

Get Care Right Away

Need care right away? Our health centers offer same-day appointments, and our walk-in clinics also offer extended hours. Whether you schedule ahead or stop by, we’re here to deliver fast, high-quality care when and where you need it.

Visit Your Preferred Location

We make it easy to choose the clinic that works best for you. Keep in mind that your preferred location may mean seeing a different provider. Either way, you’ll receive compassionate, expert care from our trusted team, no matter which clinic you visit.

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Our providers work across multiple clinics to make care accessible, so their location may vary based on availability. No matter where you’re seen, you can trust our dedicated team to deliver the high-quality care you deserve.

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