WHEN TO CALL A DOCTOR

People call a doctor of podiatry for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle problems.

Please contact our office if you experience one of the following:

– Persistent pain in your feet or ankles.

– Changes in the nails or skin on your foot.

– Severe cracking, scaling, or peeling on the heel or foot.

– Blisters on your feet.

There are signs of bacterial infection, including:

– Increased pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or heat.

– Red streaks extending from the affected area.

– Discharge or pus from an area on the foot.

– Foot or ankle symptoms that do not improve after two weeks of treatment with a nonprescription product.

– Spreading of an infection from one area of the foot to another, such as under the nail bed, skin under the nail, the nail itself, or the surrounding skin.

– Thickening toenails that cause discomfort.

– Heel pain accompanied by a fever, redness (sometimes warmth), or numbness.

– Tingling in the heel; persistent heel pain without putting any weight or pressure on your heel

– Pain that is not alleviated by ice or over-the-counter painkillers (such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen).

– Diabetics with poor circulation who develop Athlete’s Foot.

It’s Not OK to Live with Foot Pain

While it’s true that most Americans suffer from chronic foot pain, it doesn’t have to be a fact of life. Often times, foot and ankle pain can be alleviated by changing footwear or increasing movement and circulation. If your pain is caused by a new or old injury, or illness, we have proven methods to diagnose and pinpoint the root cause of the pain and treatments that can greatly reduce or eliminate your discomfort. Our number one goal is to get you up and moving, and doing the things you love to do. If foot or ankle pain is slowing you down, contact us today and get the relief you need to get back to life!

Our Team

Highly trained, experienced podiatrists at each location who genuinely care about each patient they treat.

Our Vision

With focus on your quality of life, well-being and overall health, we are able to diagnose and treat the cause, rather than the symptom, of your foot and ankle pain.

Quality Care

Personalized patient care is what sets us apart. When you visit our offices, you can expect to receive world class care.

Benenati Foot and Ankle Care Centers are conveniently located in Macomb county with podiatry offices in St. Clair Shores, Warren, and Macomb, MI.

Each location offers general foot and ankle care for people of all ages, as well as specialized treatments and surgery for sports injuries, diabetic foot care, and ankle replacements.

Starting with his first location in 1993, Dr. Benenati has been dedicated to preserving limbs and providing Michigan residents effective ankle and foot pain relief from all kinds of short term and chronic conditions. Each location is staffed with highly trained, experienced podiatrists who genuinely care about each patient they treat. By focusing on your quality of life and your overall health and well-being, they are able to diagnose and treat the cause, rather than the symptom, of your foot and ankle pain.