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Dr. Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, DPM, MS
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot Surgery
8910 Miramar Pkwy Suite 110 Hollywood FL, 33025About
Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte is a podiatrist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Alexis-Calixte is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Alexis-Calixte 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.
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Dr. Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, DPM, MS's Expert Contributions
Can ankle ligament injury heal itself?
It depends on the extent of injury. May need to see a specialist. READ MORE
Do you need surgery for a hammertoe?
If painful, yes. READ MORE
How can I fix a heel spur?
Stretching exercises, icing, orthotics, accommodative shoes/sneakers, NSAIDS. Surgery is the last resort. READ MORE
Tailors bunion
For now you need to wear wider shoes and a pair of custom inserts/ orthotics can help stabilize the joint until you have a surgery to correct it. READ MORE
Broken toe?
Get an x-ray asap. READ MORE
My ankles are swollen?
It could be many things like Venous stasis the blood pulling in the ankle not being to go back up into the venous circulation sometimes due to stenosis or it could be as serious as deep vein thrombosis and May require emergency attention especially if it is warm and accompanied by calves pain. If it is red, swollen, warm and painful and you have a break in the skin where bacteria can enter, then it could be an infection or cellulitis. I would suggest you make a visit to a foot and ankle specialist. READ MORE
What to do about a broken toenail?
If the mail is completely shattered and have hematoma covering more than 75% of the mail bed then it has to be removed completely and let a new one grow. READ MORE
Planters wart?
They can be frozen, chemocauterized, removed surgically or application of OTC wart removal. READ MORE
Numbness in my feet?
Pressure on the major vessels and nerve in the back of the thigh. READ MORE
I have a mole on my feet?
Have the biopsy done to make sure it is not something concerning. It looks like it could be hematoma from some type of trauma in the area but Biopsy first. READ MORE
My toe bump?
You need to see a specialist. Dermatologist or Podiatrist. READ MORE
Ingrown toenail?
You need to have the side of the nail causing the infection removed and sometimes with application of some chemicals it may never come back. Must be done by a specialist. READ MORE
What causes bad heel pain?
Most likely plantar fasciitis/ Heel spur syndrome. However evaluation is needed to rule out other conditions that can cause the same type of pain. READ MORE
Is my toe infection bad enough to go to the ER?
Yes, READ MORE
Injured foot?
The mechanism of injury in both the acute and chronic, or stress, Jones fracture is repetitive weightbearing and pivoting on the involved foot. READ MORE
Do I need to get my toe checked out?
You can go to an urgent care or ER where X-rays can be done and treatment can be initiated. READ MORE
Foot swelling?
If you take birth control pill, definitely see a vascular specialist to rule out DVT (deep vein thrombosis) READ MORE
There is a feeling of discomfort in my right foot. What could this be?
If you are diabetic it could be signs of diabetic neuropathy. It could be gout and so many other foot ailments. In general a little history and the exact location of the pain will determine what may be happening. I would encourage you to see a specialist for Evaluation. READ MORE
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, who serves patients in Miramar, Florida.
A top professional in the field of podiatry, Dr. Alexis-Calixte works at Miramar Podiatry and Surgery Institute, LLC in Miramar, Florida. She is trained to treat both surgical and non-surgical disorders of the foot.
Her specialities include sports medicine, foot and ankle fractures, foot reconstruction, hallux valgus/rigidus (bunion), hammertoe correction, diabetic foot care,heel pain/plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, Custom foot orthotics, fungal toenails, diabetic neuropathy, warts excision, flatfeet, ankle sprain, ingrown nails, achilles tendon ruptures, and limb salvage.
Among Dr. Alexis-Calixte’s clinical affiliations include Jackson North Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke. .
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.
On a more personal note, Dr. Alexis-Calixte speaks many languages, including English, French, French Creole, and Spanish.
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