Podiatry
The Podiatry Department at Kaiser Permanente Orange County specializes in foot pathologies, diagnosis, and treatment, such as conservative care and foot surgeries. Our department performs extensive evaluation of the foot, and each individual’s anatomy and foot structure, with use of orthotics to correct common foot malalignments conservatively. Podiatry also specializes in Diabetic foot care, Diabetic Wound Care, and Limb Preservation. If all conservative options have been attempted, and if patient feels they need further intervention, then foot surgery can be discussed to further treat the pathologies of the foot. Once the Podiatry Department receives your referral, a physician will review your referral and decide if you are a candidate for Podiatric care, or if you need further follow-up before booking an appointment with our clinic. Please allow up to seven business days for the referral to be assessed. Once the referral has been approved, we will call you to schedule an appointment.
Procedures we perform
- Bunionectomy
- Cheilectomies
- Hammertoe Correction
- Foot Neuroma Excision
- Weil Osteotomy – for Metatarsalgia
- Toe Joint Arthroplasties
- Toe Joint Implants
- Toe Joint Arthrodesis – Joint Fusion
- Foot Tendon Repairs / Lengthening / Transfers
- Foot Soft Tissue Excision / Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Removal of Foreign body
- Plantar fasciotomy
- Wart Excisions
- Matrixectomies – for Ingrown toenails
- Foot Bone Exostectomies – Bone spur removal
- Foot bone or soft tissue Biopsies
- Toe Amputations
- Foot Amputations
- Foot Incision and Drainage with Debridement
Prepare for your Surgery
Your preoperative instructions
- Planning for Your Surgery — Anaheim Medical Center PDF
- Getting Here PDF
- Planning Ahead PDF
- Important Information For Your Surgery PDF
- Before Surgery - Diet Instructions Checklist PDF
- Before Surgery - Preparing the Skin Checklist PDF
- After Surgery - Pain Management PDF
- Frequently Asked Questions PDF
- Questions and Notes You May Have PDF
- Schedule and Appointment Times Checklist PDF
- Planning for Your Surgery — Anaheim Medical Center — Español PDF
- Planning for Your Surgery — Irvine Medical Center PDF
- Getting Here PDF
- Planning Ahead PDF
- Important Information For Your Surgery PDF
- Before Surgery - Diet Instructions Checklist PDF
- Before Surgery - Preparing the Skin Checklist PDF
- After Surgery - Pain Management PDF
- Frequently Asked Questions PDF
- Questions and Notes You May Have PDF
- Schedule and Appointment Times Checklist PDF
- Planning for Your Surgery — Irvine Medical Center — Español PDF
Additional resources
- Preparing for your Surgery during COVID-19 PDF
- Preparing for your Surgery during COVID-19 — Español PDF
- Surgery Patient Calendar PDF
- Surgery Patient Calendar — Español PDF
- How You Can Prevent Surgical Site Infections PDF
- Constipation Care Instructions PDF
- OCROI Medical Correspondence Flyer PDF
- Advanced Directives Information