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John Patton, DPM, FACFAS

Foot & Ankle Specialist

Helping You Manage Your Heel Pain
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

Dr. John Patton is the podiatrist in Elko, NV, you need to help manage your heel pain. Heel pain is very common, but that does not mean you are supposed Read more
Should You Visit The Podiatrist Regularly?
posted: Apr. 19, 2023.

Yes, that is the short answer for most. Our Elko, NV, podiatrist can be your best resource for any ongoing foot or ankle-related condition, they can diagnose any discomfort you Read more
Helping Treat Your Sports Injuries
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Sports injuries happen whenever you least expect them. You may be playing football and all of a sudden your ankle gets twisted or worse. You find yourself unable to continue Read more
When To See a Podiatrist for Your Foot Pain
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

Whether your foot pain is severe or simply a mild daily annoyance you should still see your podiatrist for help. Pain is usually a symptom that something has already gone Read more
Don't Let An Ankle Injury Slow You Down
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

Find out when it’s best to turn to a podiatrist for ankle injuries. You’ve injured your ankle. Now what? Can you simply treat the ankle injury on your own, or is Read more
Healing from a Sports Injury
posted: May 12, 2022.

If you’re an active person, it’s likely that you might suffer from a sports injury at some point in your life. One of the most important things is that you’re Read more
Common Foot & Ankle Injuries and How We Can Help
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Have you recently injured your foot and are looking for solutions to get back in fighting shape? You’ve come to the right place. Our specialist, Dr. John Patton, can help Read more
When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain?
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

Have you been wondering if you should call your Elko, NV, podiatrist, Dr. John Patton, about your heel pain? Unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell when heel pain is Read more
How To Choose the Right Socks for Your Feet
posted: Jun. 16, 2021.

You probably don’t think too much about the socks you wear but maybe you should. After all, just as it’s important to have shoes that fit properly and provide ample Read more
Thyroid Disease and Its Effect on Your Feet
posted: Jun. 04, 2021.

The thyroid gland releases and regulates hormones and is responsible for everything from heart rate to peripheral nervous system functions. So, you may be surprised to discover that this same Read more
Find Relief from Your Bunion Pain
posted: May 14, 2021.

Bunion pain got you down? Is foot pain making it impossible to do the things you once loved? Perhaps even the thought of putting on shoes and running your errands Read more
Maintaining The Health Of Your Diabetic Feet
posted: Apr. 28, 2021.

When it comes to diabetes nothing is more important than living a healthy lifestyle and taking the proper medications to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Controlling your blood sugar is Read more
Finding Relief From Metatarsalgia
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.

While there are many reasons for foot pain, if the pain is concentrated in the ball of the foot (between the arches and your toes) then you could be dealing Read more
Does My Child Have Pigeon Toes?
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.

Do your child’s feet turn inward? If so, it’s fairly easy to tell, particularly when they walk. This condition is known as pigeon toes and it is often genetic (so Read more
We Provide Treatment for Flat Feet
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.

Are you flat-footed? If so, you join the ranks of about 18 million American adults over age 21 that also have this common foot condition, reports the National Foot Health Read more
What To Do for a Puncture Wound
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.

A puncture wound in the foot occurs when you step on an object that leaves a small hole behind. One of the most common puncture wounds comes from stepping on Read more