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Bunions

Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes.
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Diabetic Care

With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal.
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Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain.
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Hammertoes

Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery.
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Complete Medical & Surgical Foot Care

We are a group of Podiatrists trained and dedicated to providing the most comprehensive care available to treat all your foot and ankle problems. Our goal is to educate the patient while using all the resources necessary to facilitate an optimum treatment plan. We are an office based private practice, with hospital privileges at several area locations including: Floyd Memorial and Clark Memorial hospitals in Indiana, as well as Jewish and Norton Hospitals in Louisville. We are affiliated with the Kentucky/University of Louisville Podiatric Residency Program. We have two locations to serve you.

We specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, such as:

Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
Bunions and Hammertoes
Sports Related Injuries
Custom Orthotics
Fracture Care
Arthritis
Infections

Pediatric Conditions

Ingrowing Nails

Flat Feet

Skin Disorders

Diabetic Foot Care

Wound Care

Forefoot/Rearfoot Surgery

Please tour our website to learn more about your foot and ankle health and how Foot and Ankle Specialists will get you feeling your best again. Then contact us today to make an appointment and begin on the path to recovery. Always remember, your feet do not have to hurt!

Louisville

4119 Browns Lane, Building 2
Louisville, KY 40220
Phone: 502-454-4187
Fax: 502-454-4235

New Albany

2857 Charlestown Rd, Suite 300,
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-948-0211
Fax: 812-948-0880

Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

Dr. Brian Przystawski
PERSONAL
- Married with two children
- Enjoys running and biking/triathlons
EDUCATION
- Indiana University BME 1983
- Temple University; College of Podiatric Medicine DPM 1988
- Westview Hospital; Indianapolis, IN-Residency in Foot Surgery 1989
PROFESSIONALL
- Diplomate - American Board of Podiatric Surgery
- Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Fellow, American Board of Podiatric Surgeons
- In practice since 1989
Dr. Dawn Michels

Doctor
PERSONAL
- Grew up in Bellevue, Iowa
- Married with two children
- Enjoys volleyball, hiking, singing and traveling
EDUCATION
- University of Northern Iowa BA Science 1996
- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine DPM 2001
- Kentucky Podiatric Residency Program, Foot and Ankle Surgery 2004
PROFESSIONAL
- Associate American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Dr. Brett Vessell .
PERSONAL
- Grew up in San Antonio, Tx
- Former NCAA 1st Team All-American and NCAA Post Graduate Scholar
- Enjoys cheering for the SA Spurs, Traveling, Hiking, Skiing, and Reading.
EDUCATION
- Central Catholic High School
- Missouri S&T BA Biology, Minor Chemistry 2011
- Midwestern University, DPM 2015
- University of Louisville/Jewish Hospitals Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Residency 2018
PROFESSIONAL
- Associate American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- AAFAO Comprehensive Course of Internal Fixation and Reconstructive Surgery and Trauma
- ACFAS Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills Course
- University of Louisville Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Clerkship Director

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General Information and Tips

Most individuals will experience foot pain at some point in time during their lives. Foot pain is caused by a wide variety of injuries, health problems or disorders, including (but not limited to): Arthritis Bone spurs Bunions Calluses Corns Flat Feet Gout Ingrown toenails Plantar fasciitis Sprains Stress ...

General Statistics

Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories: Acquired from improper footwear, physical stress, or small mechanical changes within the foot. Arthritic foot problems, which typically involve one or more joint. Congenital foot problems, which occur at birth and are generally inherited. Infectious ...

Associations/Groups

American Diabetes Associationhttp://www.diabetes.org 800-342-2383 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicinehttp://www.aapsm.org 888-854-FEET American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeonshttp://www.aaos.org 6300 N. River RoadRosemont, IL 60018847-823-7186 American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeonshttp://www.acfas.org ...

Online Resources

Mayo Clinic Onlinewww.mayoclinic.com MedlinePluswww.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus PodiatryOnlinewww.podiatry-online.net WebMDwww.webmd.com ...

Orthotics

Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe, ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular, walking pattern. Sometimes called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. While ...

Common Fungal Problems

Athlete's foot and fungal nails are the most common fungal problems with feet. A fungus is a common mold that thrives in dark, warm moist areas. On the feet, it can grow on and between toes, as well as on soles and toenails. Fungal problems can be a result of the environment (socks, shoes, heat and humidity) ...

Common Fungal Problems

Achilles Surgery

Surgery to repair a torn (ruptured) Achilles tendon is conducted on an outpatient basis using a local anesthetic. It involves making an incision or cut in the back of the leg above the heel to access the torn tendon. The tendon is then sewn back together. Surgery may be delayed for about one week after ...

Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur)

Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, ...

Diabetes and Your Feet

Diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease that is caused by high levels of sugar in the blood. It can also decrease your body's ability to fight off infections, which is especially harmful in your feet. When diabetes is not properly controlled, damage can occur to the organs and impairment of the immune ...

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New Albany

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Louisville

Monday:

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM-12:00 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Louisville

New Albany

Featured Services

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Bunions

Diabetic Care

Heel Pain

Hammertoes

Complete Medical & Surgical Foot Care

Louisville

New Albany

Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

Featured Articles

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Hours of Operation

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