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Dr. Aldijan Sabic

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Aldijan Sabic is a podiatrist practicing in CHANDLER, AZ. Dr. Sabic is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Sabic diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
10 years Experience
Dr. Aldijan Sabic
  • CHANDLER, AZ
  • Kent State Podiatry School
  • Accepting new patients

Will toenail fungus go away on its own?

This will progress if left untreated.

What are the symptoms of a bunion?

It is likely a bone spur. This will progress if left untreated.

What can be the cause of my toe pain?

This will progress if left untreated. If it is the toenail, then you may get an infection. If it is at/around the joint, it may be a bone spur.

What causes toenails to be thick and yellow?

It could be a fungus most likely. Over-the-counter medications do not work for this issue. This will progress if left untreated.

Is the pain in my toe because of an ingrown toenail?

This will progress if left untreated and may cause a severe infection. Usually, primary care and urgent care send me patients because they under treat the patients or don't know READ MORE
This will progress if left untreated and may cause a severe infection. Usually, primary care and urgent care send me patients because they under treat the patients or don't know how to treat it well.

Why does the center of my foot hurt when I walk?

This could be a stress fracture, which may turn into a true fracture if left untreated.

What is the best way to treat ingrown toenails?

This will progress if left untreated. Most patients fail the standard home remedies and get severe infections before they come to me. Patients usually soak their foot as a home READ MORE
This will progress if left untreated. Most patients fail the standard home remedies and get severe infections before they come to me. Patients usually soak their foot as a home remedy, which is okay, but usually more than this is needed.

Should I try to remove a toenail?

No. If not done by a specialist, you are risking infection and tearing off your nail bed. Bone is right under that nail bed, so this is dangerous. You may not even need to do it READ MORE
No. If not done by a specialist, you are risking infection and tearing off your nail bed. Bone is right under that nail bed, so this is dangerous. You may not even need to do it depending on how bad it is. This will progress if left untreated and may turn into severe infection or toenail deformity that is lifelong.

What happens if I leave my ingrown toenail untreated?

Severe infection and severe pain. I have seen patients get bone infections because the bone is just under the nail bed. This will progress if left untreated.

How can I prevent heel pain?

This will progress if left untreated. Stretching, different shoes, and many other treatments are available.

I have a small growth around my ankle. Could it be serious?

Yes, there is a chance this can be serious. This will progress if left untreated.

Can bunions indicate an underlying foot problem?

Yes. It could be a biomechanical issue. This will progress if left untreated.

I think I have an ingrown toenail. What does this usually look like?

If it's swelling or draining, red, or painful, usually it is an ingrown toenail. This will progress if left untreated into a severe infection in most patients. Bone is just under READ MORE
If it's swelling or draining, red, or painful, usually it is an ingrown toenail. This will progress if left untreated into a severe infection in most patients. Bone is just under the toenail bed and it can infect the bone and spread, which I have seen before.

Why is there swelling on my foot?

This could take up to a year for swelling to go away.

I have a recurrent problem of ingrown toenails. What should I do?

Eventually, your toenail will get deformed from the chronic trauma to it, and you are risking infection. This will progress if left untreated.

Does massaging your leg and feet help neuropathy?

Not really, to be honest. Most of my patients do really well with a topical medication that I prescribe that is specific for this. Most patients are able to sleep better at night READ MORE
Not really, to be honest. Most of my patients do really well with a topical medication that I prescribe that is specific for this. Most patients are able to sleep better at night with this cream and do not need to take oral medications. This cream is covered by most insurances, too!

I am experiencing foot pain while sitting. What could be the reason?

It could be inflammation, tendinitis, early onset arthritis, blood flow, or many other things. This will progress if left untreated.

Can anyone get athlete's foot?

Yes. Yes, very contagious. It could have come from many locations or reasons, but it can easily be treated in one visit in clinic or over a video or phone visit. This will progress READ MORE
Yes. Yes, very contagious. It could have come from many locations or reasons, but it can easily be treated in one visit in clinic or over a video or phone visit. This will progress if left untreated.

There is a feeling of discomfort in my right foot. What could this be?

Could be tendonitis, overuse or many other things. This will progress if left untreated.

Why am I experiencing ankle pain after two years of arthroscopic surgery?

Usually, arthroscopic surgery is a bandaid type surgery for the ankle joint. It helps with some pain, and then it may come back if the actual biomechanical problem was not solved. READ MORE
Usually, arthroscopic surgery is a bandaid type surgery for the ankle joint. It helps with some pain, and then it may come back if the actual biomechanical problem was not solved. This will progress if left untreated.