Dr. Vincent Coppola, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
242 Washington Ave A Nutley New Jersey, 07110About
Dr. Vincent Coppola is a podiatrist practicing in Nutley, New Jersey. Dr. Coppola is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Coppola 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.
Education and Training
NY College Podiatric Medicine DPM 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Dr. Vincent Coppola, DPM's Expert Contributions
Tailors bunion
Your kind of young for a Bunion. When you put your shoe on does the side of your foot hurt? Your kind of young for a true Bunion which is on the inside of your foot, but you can have a Tailors Bunion on the outside of your foot. If you could send me a picture that would help. READ MORE
Do you need surgery for a hammertoe?
No, not always only when painful. READ MORE
Comforting a blister?
It needs to be lanced and a possible culture to rule out a fungus. READ MORE
How can I straighten my hammer toes at home?
Only surgically. READ MORE
How long does an ankle ligament injury take to heal?
4-8 weeks depending on the level of injury. READ MORE
How can I fix a heel spur?
With injections, orthotics, ant inflammatories, PT and rest. Surgery also, but last resort. READ MORE
Can weight lifting cause ankle pain?
Yes, by putting extra stress on the ankle joint. READ MORE
Can running cause heel pain?
Yes READ MORE
Can heel spur be fixed with massage?
Not really READ MORE
Tailors bunion
Yes, you do have what's called a Tailor's Bunion or also known as a Bunionette. The way to conservatively treat this is by wearing a wider shoe and also being fitted for Orthotics. If conservative treatment fails then we can fix it with a minor surgical procedure. I hope I answered your question. READ MORE
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