Dr. Alison Silhanek, DPM

As a podiatric surgeon, Dr. Alison Silhanek, DPM is skilled in surgical handling of soft foot tissues, joints and bones. A multidisciplinary approach is preferred by podiatric surgeons, to provide immaculate clinical outcomes to their patients. She regularly works with interventional radiologists, vascular consultants, orthopaedic surgeons and diabetologists for holistic healing. Commonly called as foot doctors at some places, podiatric surgeons routinely resolve issues of the lower leg like ankles and feet. The exclusive knowledge of podiatric surgeons makes them preferable, even though certain procedures can be performed by other specialists as well.

Podiatric surgeons commonly deal with repair and reconstruction of the ankles and feet, irrespective of their place of practice. The vast majority of the cases they attend are broken feet, bunions and corns. While the various foot problems might show the same symptoms, their causes and treatment vastly differ. Fortunately, podiatric surgeons have a wide variety of diagnostic tools to aid them. Some common diagnostic methods leveraged by podiatric surgeons are x-rays, imaging studies and patient interviews. Based on the area affected by the issue, the best solution is adopted.

Dr. Alison Silhanek, DPM is rated as a top podiatric surgeon in the Smithtown, NY area.

Dr. Alison Silhanek, DPM is accepting new patients at her practice located at 373 Route 111 Ste 18, Smithtown, NY, 11787. To book an appointment, please call (631) 265-8802