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What to Consider Before a Foot Surgery

In an emergency, you may not always have time to prepare yourself physically or emotionally before a surgery. But when the operation is an elective procedure, such as a bunion surgery, you often have significant flexibility in terms of setting the date and time to get yourself ready for what’s coming. Once you’ve considered your options […]

When Is Foot Surgery an Option?

At Dallas Podiatry Works, all of our doctors are highly skilled and highly trained foot and ankle surgeons. We regularly perform all kinds of surgeries, from complex rearfoot reconstructions, to ankle repair, to bunion removal. But that doesn’t mean we’re eager to put you under the knife, either. While most surgeries we perform are safe and […]

How to Prevent Foot Pain From Running

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Avoiding Ankle Injuries in Sports

Dallas Parks and Rec programs are fantastic. What a great time to check out our own Dallas Parks and Rec programs. From running races and soccer leagues to basketball teams and volleyball camps, there’s something for everyone! Of course, you might be worried your ankles won’t be able to handle all that action, but you’re in luck! If […]

Know Your Bunion Treatment Options

One of the big advantages of living in an urban community like the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the ability to have many options for just about everything. We offer many options for bunion treatment here at Dallas Podiatry Works. No matter which ones we use, the goal is always the same – to provide the […]

Non-Surgical Options for Bunions

If a bony bump is growing on the side of your foot near the base of your big toe—a bunion, in other words—you may have already resigned yourself to the thought that, someday, you’re going to need surgery. Well, hold that thought! We don’t want you to jump the gun here. Yes, it is true that […]

What is Gout?

Hello, My name is Dr. Irene Arroyo and I am one of the podiatrists at Dallas Podiatry Works in Dallas and Plano. Today I am going to talk about gout. Gout is: a type of inflammatory arthridity. The big toe joint is the most common joint affected but it can occur in other joints such as ankles, knees, and […]

Is Bunion Surgery Right for You?

Some people live with their bunions for years—or decades—before they get their foot deformity corrected surgically. Others never do. A few even ask about it right away, when the bump is still fairly minor. Since bunions aren’t a “medical emergency,” bunion surgery is an elective procedure. You get to decide if and when the time is right. […]

Tips for Handling Bunion Pain at Home

As a progressive deformity, bunions tend to creep up on you, often over a period of several years. One day you may notice a bit of a bump alongside the base of your big toe. As time goes on, that bump may get larger, and the tip of the big toe may push further toward the other […]

What to Know About Summer Footwear and Your Feet

May in Dallas means it’s hot and only going to get hotter. (In addition to being uncomfortable, it’s a great way to pick up a fungal infection.) On the other hand, wearing flimsy flip flops for days on end can be problematic for your feet, too. Below, you’ll find a few footwear tips for navigating […]

The doctor has great “bedside manners” when talking to patients. Great staff and comfortable atmosphere.

Derrick W.

The staff at Dallas Podiatry Works could not have been more courteous, helpful, and professional in doing their job. They made me feel comfortable when I was there, which is certainly appreciated. They answered all the questions that I had and just made each visit the most pleasurable that it could be. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing this type of foot care.

Joseph B.

I would highly recommend Dr. Brook to anyone with foot problems–especially problems that stump other podiatrists. He really is very caring and very knowledgeable.

Jeannette H.

Dr. Joel Brook and the staff were nice and helpful. Though I was a new patient, I got right in as soon as they were open in my preferred location. They diagnosed the problem and provided medicines along with a perfect gel bandage so I could keep exercising while my toes healed. My toes already hurt less and look a little better each day. If I have future issues, I will be a repeat customer. Here’s hoping I don’t, but at least I know my feet are in good hands.

Meryl E.

I visited this office for an ingrown toe nail a few years ago. After seeing another doctor, who made it worse, he referred me to Dallas Podiatry Works. The doctor there was able to fix my problem. I’m not great with reviews, all I can tell you is that this doctor and staff will have you up and running or doing whatever it is you do in no time. You will be in great hands. You’d be a fool not to use this doctor. Now its time to visit him again for the other toe.

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Been having bad ankle pains for 6 months was referred here and it was a great visit ladies in the front desk medical assistants and the Doctor were all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable.