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Dr. Daniel Waltuch

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

Dr. Daniel Waltuch, A Favorite Top Rated Podiatrist in Bergen County, treats, Adult and Pediatric pathology of the foot and ankle. Patients love his warm, calm, and personable demeanor. Highly skilled in techniques providing relief both conservative and surgical. He specializes in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
10 years Experience
Dr. Daniel Waltuch
  • Paramus, New Jersey
  • NYCPM
  • Accepting new patients

Is a walking boot better than a cast?

For true immobilization, a cast is preferred. A boot has been used in lieu of a cast for protection mostly. A cast keeps the injury more still and protected. Your doctors decision READ MORE
For true immobilization, a cast is preferred. A boot has been used in lieu of a cast for protection mostly. A cast keeps the injury more still and protected. Your doctors decision concerning weight bearing status is just as important as the boot or cast, if not more.

Do podiatrists treat toenail fungus?

Yes, absolutely! This is one of the most common conditions we see! We treat it in many ways.

Does a podiatrist take care of foot deformities?

Yes! Foot deformity is incredibly complex and multifactorial. A full biomechanical evaluation, complete history, and X-rays in office will tell more of the story and how to treat READ MORE
Yes! Foot deformity is incredibly complex and multifactorial. A full biomechanical evaluation, complete history, and X-rays in office will tell more of the story and how to treat it to get the patient pain free!

How do you get rid of bone spurs in your heel?

Modern thought is that heel spurs rarely need removal. This was not the case decades ago and many patients underwent painful surgery that may not have been needed. Inflammation READ MORE
Modern thought is that heel spurs rarely need removal. This was not the case decades ago and many patients underwent painful surgery that may not have been needed. Inflammation around the spur is the main culprit likely eliminating from plantar fascitis. Many treatments exist for these problems and a custom plan of attack is best with a well trained podiatrist

Can Haglund's deformity be cured without surgery?

Yes, injections, braces, shoe gear changes, physical therapy, orthotics, medications, heel lifts/pads can all prevent surgery for this problem.

Leg and foot pain?

Due to the complexity of all those points of tenderness and the severity of the worst case scenarios, it's best to see a well-qualified podiatrist for a full exam.

Why does my foot hurt so bad after surgery?

Acute inflammation happens after all open surgery. This is often painful especially if the foot is not resting and post op compliance is poor