Who these days does not complain of some issues with their feet? Parents are worried that their children are toeing in, or they have flat feet. Joggers are concerned about their hamstrings or shin pain and whether there is any gear they could wear on their feet that would soften the blow of the pressure they feel. Has anyone ever been to a simcha where they haven’t seen at least one person walking barefoot because their feet (maybe their heels) were killing them from all of the dancing? I am not even mentioning those of us who have bunions, hammertoes and much more severe conditions, including those suffering from diabetes, that Dr. Alex Tievsky handles on a daily basis.
Dr. Tievsky, who began his practice ten years ago in Manhattan, now has a thriving practice in Fairlawn. His office staff is friendly and caring, and he tries to relieve waiting times as much as possible.
I was impressed by his charm and obvious interest in making a patient feel as much at home as possible when visiting his office, and assuring them that he will do his very best to treat whatever issue they came for. Dr. Tievsky has been especially trained to do elective surgery as well as reconstructive surgery. He has responded to many trauma calls, using Hackensack Hospital as his base. Dr. Tievsky always strives to start with conservative treatment ahead of invasive treatments.
He informed me that the most common form of complaint that his patients present with is heel pain. Something else I learned is that many problems are seasonal. For instance, those who ski or skate in the winter frequently arrive with fractures or sprains. In the spring, using a lawn mower can cause severe issues as well. People don’t always know where to stand and end up injuring themselves. Gout is another problem that generally happens in the winter as the temperatures drop but it also occurs in the summer as people barbecue, consume more alcohol and get dehydrated. Ingrown toenails may also happen seasonally as fashions change, depending on which type of shoes somebody wears (e.g.,an ill-fitting pointed-toe style may irritate the toenail). Fungal nails are a more common phenomenon that is treated right before summer starts as people start thinking about wearing open-toed shoes.
When in doubt about any kind of foot discomfort, always feel free to make an appointment with Dr Tievsky. He will be happy to treat your problem with his many years of skilled experience. In some cases, he may advise that your discomfort will dissipate on its own in a few days, and send you home feeling gratified that you checked out whatever you thought the issue was.
Better safe than sorry!
By Nina Glick
