Just like you see a physician for a checkup or an ophthalmologist for an eye exam, everyone – men and women of all ages and children, too – should see a podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos for an annual exam, even if they are not experiencing foot pain or other symptoms. Have you been…
We’re headed into the holiday season, and, for many women, this means high heels. You might like the way they look, but they are notorious contributors to several foot health problems. Like most podiatrists, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos recommends you limit your time in those stilettos or, better yet, retire them entirely. Here’s why: Bunions…
As America celebrates Thanksgiving this month, many of us will make lists of all that we have to be grateful for, our family, friends, and homes. But will you give thanks for your good foot health? Here are three reasons to be grateful for your healthy feet and ankles: They help you stand upright. As…
You might already know that you should see a podiatrist when you have a problem related to the health of your feet and ankles, but how much do you know about what you can do to prevent those problems from occurring? Here are five tips from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to help keep you looking…
November is American Diabetes Month. How much do you know about this whole-body illness and the very particular ways in which it puts foot health at risk? Here is some valuable information from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. What is diabetes? Hormones are chemicals in your body responsible for a wide range of functions, including development, metabolism,…
Foot pain is a common complaint that brings people to the Ravenswood office of Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Foot pain is a real problem that can make it hard for you to work, enjoy exercise, or go about the activities of daily living. Metatarsalgia is one common diagnosis related to this discomfort. What is metatarsalgia?…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is our chance each year to remind you not only to schedule your annual mammogram, but also that preventative care is important for the care of your feet and ankles, too. Here are eight facts for you to know: Just like you see your physician for an annual…
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. Remember back in the early days of the pandemic, when people didn’t know how the coronavirus was spread? Handwashing was on the rise as people sought to protect themselves from the virus. Even though it turned out that Covid-19 is passed through airborne droplets, all that handwashing contributed in…
Every October, we celebrate International Podiatry Day. While it might not seem like a big deal to you, it is to Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and his team at My Chicago Foot Expert. It’s a special opportunity for us to remind you that your podiatrist is a medical specialist with years of education and experience, and…
Although some foot health issues become more common as we get older, feet and ankles shouldn’t hurt at any age. A podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos can help resolve your discomfort with careful examination, accurate diagnosis, and expert care. Here are just some of the conditions that your foot doctor can treat, often with…
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