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The Importance of Having a Board-Certified Podiatrist on Your Diabetic Care Team Jun 3rd, 2025

Managing diabetes involves more than simply keeping track of your blood sugar levels. It involves taking care of your entire body — especially your feet.  If you’re living with diabetes, your foot health is critical. That’s why having a board-certified podiatrist like Pritesh Patel, DPM, at Florida Foot and Ankle...

Ankle Osteoarthritis: Our Comprehensive Approach Can Help You Avoid Surgery May 5th, 2025

Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) can sneak up on you. Maybe it starts with a little stiffness in the morning or a twinge of pain after a long day on your feet.  No one understands better than Pritesh Patel, DPM, at Florida Foot and Ankle Associates in Boca Raton, Florida. Over time,...

How Custom Orthotics Can Prevent Sports Injuries  Apr 16th, 2025

If you’re an athlete or an active person, you know how hard you push your body while training and conditioning. Though proper technique is necessary for injury prevention, don’t overlook foot health. Here at Florida Foot and Ankle Associates in Boca Raton, Florida, Pritesh Patel, DPM, is a sports medicine...

When Do Bunions Require Surgery? Mar 26th, 2025

Bunions are common, especially among women, and most of the time, you can adequately treat a bunion at home. However, if your bunion is causing constant pain, your efforts aren’t working, or you’re experiencing numbness in your foot, it’s time to seek medical care.  Dr. Pritesh Patel and his team...