Akashdeep Singh, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
1315 ST JOSEPH PKWY STE 1005 HOUSTON TX, 77002About
Akashdeep Singh, DPM, is qualified by The American Board of Podiatric Medicine and works as a podiatrist performing all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a strong emphasis on preventing limb loss and treatment of critical limb ischemia due to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. He provides a wide range of podiatry services to patients at Texas Heart and Vein Multispecialty Group in Greater Heights, Houston, and Downtown, Houston, Texas.
Dr. Singh attended the University of California-Davis and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physiology. He then earned his medical degree at Des Moines University in Iowa. Afterward, Dr. Singh completed his surgical training in Houston, Texas, encompassing trauma management, reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, and limb salvage.
He is published in the areas of sports medicine and limb salvage. Throughout his training, Dr. Singh has participated in multiple international medical mission trips and continues to do so. He acknowledges the importance of early diagnosis and management of critical limb ischemia and performs limb salvage procedures to help patients heal wounds in the lower extremity preventing limb loss.
Education and Training
University of California-Davis Bachelor Degree 0
Des Moines University medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
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Is this just a bruise or something more on my toenail?
Subungual hematoma is when there is blood under nail after trauma. Sometimes we do not know if we had a bad step. It will clear up with time. Sometimes the hematoma is significant and painful. When that is the case, we remove the nail which allows the hematoma to be cleared. READ MORE
Is walking good for ankle pain?
Ankle pain can result from multiple etiologies and best is to get an X-ray/MRI to find out what is happening. Protected walking, such as a brace or boot might be needed. For more significant injury, walking may not be recommended. READ MORE
Injured toenail?
Hello, You want to be careful as to how the nail bed looks. If the nail is loose, does it look like there is blood under the nail bed? Is it painful? The nail should probably be removed. The nail bed should be cleaned. If there is pain, I would consider an X-ray to make sure the bone did not break. An antibiotic for 5-7 days to make sure there is no infection or to prevent an infection. READ MORE
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Get to know Podiatrist Dr. Akashdeep Singh, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.
A board-certified podiatrist, Dr. Singh performs all aspects of foot and ankle surgery with a strong emphasis on preventing limb loss and treatment of critical limb ischemia due to diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. He provides a wide range of podiatry services to patients at Texas Heart & Vein Multispecialty Group in Greater Heights, Houston, and Downtown Houston, Texas.
Texas Heart and Vein Multispecialty Group is an integrative, multispecialty practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart, vein, lung, and foot-related health issues. The team takes the time to understand each patients’ symptoms and concerns and designs custom treatment plans that encourage whole-body health and well-being. Podiatry-related services include treatment of arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and flat feet. Individuals can also access foot and ankle fracture care, as well as wound care, treatment of varicose veins, and diabetic foot care. For athletes and weekend warriors, the team provides sports medicine.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Singh attended the University of California-Davis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology. He then earned his medical degree at Des Moines University, and completed his surgical training in Houston, Texas, encompassing trauma management, reconstructive surgery, sports medicine, and limb salvage.
As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which was founded in 1975 as an independent, non-profit organization for the purpose of certifying podiatric surgeons found to be qualified after meeting credentialing requirements and completing the examination process.
Published in the areas of sports medicine and limb salvage, Dr. Singh has participated in multiple international medical mission trips and continues to do so. He acknowledges the importance of early diagnosis and management of critical limb ischemia and performs limb salvage procedures to help patients heal wounds in the lower extremity preventing limb loss.
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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