Dr. David W. Mader, DPM

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• Bilateral second metatarsal stress fractures after hallux valgus correction with the use of a tension wire and button fixation system.

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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. David W. Mader, who serves patients in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

A knowledgeable podiatrist, Dr. Mader specializes in podiatric orthopedics at Family Footcare in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

Dedicated to excellence, the doctors at Family Footcare offer gentle foot care for all ages. They specialize in the medical and surgical treatment for all foot and ankle conditions, including nail and skin conditions, diabetic foot care, sports injuries, foot and ankle trauma, foot pain, and stem cell therapy. 

Academically, Dr. Mader is a graduate of Touro College in New York where he received his degree as a Physician’s Assistant. He then went on to graduate with his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Dr. William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1987, after which he completed his podiatric surgical residency at Lakeview Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1988. 

An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). The mission of the ABFAS is to protect and improve the health and welfare of the public by the advancement of the art and science of podiatric surgery.

A Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Foot Orthopedics, Dr. Mader is a member of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. He is also a former board examiner for the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons, and the former president of the Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association.

Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. 

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