Ankle and Foot Institute

Saint Louis, MO, May 29, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Ankle and foot surgeon Richard F. Wittock, DPM, FACFAS, today announced the opening of Ankle and Foot Institute in Fenton.

Dr. Wittock specializes in both surgical and non-surgical treatments of conditions of the ankle and foot. He has advanced training in trauma and external fixation. Common conditions treated include heel pain, bunions, neuromas, ingrown nails, and plantar warts. Dr. Wittock also offers custom orthotics and braces. The new office is located at 1011 Bowles Avenue, Suite 123 and online at www.ankleandfootinstitute.com. Dr. Wittock accepts most insurance plans. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wittock, call (636) 717-1100.

“I look forward to using my experience to offer both innovative and practical solutions to my patients at my new location,” says Dr. Wittock.

Dr. Wittock is unique among local podiatrists in that he is both board certified in ankle/rear-foot reconstructive surgery as well as in foot surgery and has completed three years of surgical training along with two fellowships, a trauma fellowship in Mainz, Germany and an external fixation fellowship in Kurgan, Russia. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Wittock earned his doctorate with honors in Podiatric Medicine from Barry University and completed his surgical residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

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