Podiatrist in La Mesa, CA

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Karen E. Anderson DPM

Are you looking for a foot doctor? Pain and loss of function in our feet and ankles can be a huge obstacle, and we understand that getting your body back to normal is of the utmost importance to you.

That is why we offer the highest standard of care in podiatry. We seek to make your visit simple, stress-free, and effective! It is our goal to resolve your pain and function issues in a way that allows you to live the life you are accustomed to.

Contact us today to learn more about podiatry or any specific conditions you may be experiencing. We’d be happy to speak with you and discuss your care!

Neuromas

A neuroma can occur in many areas of the body when nerve tissue thickens. Morton’s neuroma is the most typical neuroma that occurs in the foot and it occurs between the third and fourth toes.

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Bunions

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. They can develop from an inherited structural defect, excess stress on your foot, or can result from an existing medical condition.

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Diabetic foot care

Daily preventative care can help you decrease your risk of developing these other serious conditions like ulcers and infections. Inspecting your feet at the end of the day to look for any abnormalities, maintaining proper hygiene, keeping your feet warm in cold weather, encouraging blood flow in the feet, and maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle can discourage other conditions from developing.

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Heel Pain

Heel pain is one of the most common complaints from patients. While heel spurs may or may not show up on an x-ray, the spurs themselves are a result of the actual problem: plantar fasciitis.

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Hammertoes

Hammertoe is a deformity where one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes begin to bend outside of their normal alignment. Pressure can begin to weigh heavy on the toes as you wear shoes which is where pain and other symptoms develop.

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Neuromas

Bunions

Diabetic foot care

Heel Pain

Hammertoes

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY
She’s compassionate, qualified and dedicated to her patients’ quality of life. Thank you, to you and your staff, Dr. Anderson!

Marva S.

Dr. Anderson relieved me from over 2 years of debilitating pain from plantar fasciitis. I had gone from being extremely active as a runner, biker, hiker, and inline skater to being reduced to fear of taking another step. She returned me to all these activities in about 3-4 months. That was over 8 years ago and I am grateful to this day for her expertise.

Greg W.

She's the BEST!!!!! Everyone I've sent to her are relieved and happy to have positive results. I walk with no pain and am grateful everyday to her.

Suzie C.

Meet Karen E. Anderson, DPM

What’s special about Dr. Karen Anderson’s practice?

Karen E. Anderson, DPM specializes in treating chronic pain. She has been able to solve, on a daily basis, foot pain that patients have endured for months and years.

“I use a combination of a very thorough physical exam, gait evaluation and a neurological postural exam. The latter is a specialized test that helps pinpoint the source of the pain. Pain is not always experienced at the source of the problem. Even Dr. Scholl’s products demonstrate this – there’s an arch support meant to relieve back pain. It is called quite simply the “Back Pain Relief” insole. A foot problem can be manifested as back pain, and certainly vice versa.  An arthritic joint in the forefoot can cause you to disproportionately bear weight on your heel or opposite foot, causing pain in the heel or opposite foot – not the damaged joint. This is common enough that I always perform the postural test for chronic pain. Once I establish the source of the problem, I can help you resolve the pain.” 

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