Title

Podiatry - Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Foot, ankle and lower extremities
Common conditions
arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot care, foot deformities, skin and nail conditions
Description

Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries, diseases and disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
podiatry
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

After years of walking, running, marching, jumping, rappelling, and parachuting, many Veterans experience trouble with their feet and ankles. We can help treat those problems so you can continue to enjoy an active lifestyle. Our podiatry services include:

  • Arthritis care for inflamed, swollen, or damaged joints
  • Foot and ankle fracture treatment; repair of cartilage, torn tendons and ligaments
  • Injections to reduce pain and swelling
  • Joint arthroplasty (surgical repair or reconstruction) and replacement
  • Minimally invasive surgery and post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Foot health maintenance procedures (bunion removal, resurfacing, and nail trimming)
Appointments
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27963
Label
Appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27964
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Building name/number
Building 1
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Fifth floor, 5 East
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Provide specific hours for this service
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27962
Label
Podiatry