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Skip the Hospital. Enjoy Local Podiatric Treatment Without the Hospital.
At Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, patients can have surgery without the hassle and worry of an ordinary hospital stay. We work with a same-day

Use it or Lose it! Protect Your Health by Using Insurance Benefits Before the Year Ends
The start of the new year is quickly approaching, and many people are beginning to look for ways to save money. There are a number

Approaching Diabetes Care & Treatment from a Vascular Level
Severe narrowing in the arteries contributes to formation and non-healing ulceration/wounds. Once we treat the blockages (usually with balloon angioplasty), there is improvement in healing of the ulcers/wounds.

Welcome Dr. Mark Nellermoe!
Originally from South Dakota, Dr. Mark Nellermoe has over 20 years of experience here in the Pacific Northwest. Mark felt that podiatry was the best

Lapiplasty Versus Other Methods of Bunion Treatment
Lapiplasty versus the others Bunion Testimonials Frequently asked Questions Lapiplasty Versus Other Methods of Bunion Treatment Bunions are among the most common orthopedic issues affecting

How to Care For Your Diabetes
Caring for your Diabetes Diabetes Care Testimonials Frequently asked Questions Proper care for your diabetes Are you prediabetic, or do you have diabetes? You’re not

Getting Ready for Fall Sports
The new school year is around the corner, and it is going to be a little different this year due to COVID-19. Fall sports may

Tips and Tricks for Running that your feet will thank you for.
Running injuries & preventative care Running Testimonials Frequently asked Questions our favorite running apps Start off on the right foot Whether you are a newbie

Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates now offering Telemedicine Visits
Whether opening a satellite clinic to help patients in remote areas, or introducing innovative medical therapies, the providers and staff at Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates (FASA) strive to better

When Should an Ingrown Toenails Be Seen by a Podiatrist?
Of life’s unfortunate annoyances, ingrown toenails definitely rank somewhere on the list. Where on that list they do, exactly, may largely depend on your situation.

Protect Your Diabetic Feet – Before It’s Too Late
Diabetes is a systemic, progressive condition that is thought to affect more than 30 million Americans—including 1 out of every 6 persons over age 60.

Relief for Those Who Work on Their Feet
South Sound is home to about a million people, give or take. And although a good percentage of that number are people with desk jobs