The Foot Institute – Calgary

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755 Lake Bonavista Dr SE #109
Calgary, AB,
T2J 0N3, Canada

Phone: 403-242-3668
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Reception/Phone Hours: 9:00 – 5:00
    Monday – Friday: 8:30AM – 5:30PM
    Saturday: appointments available
    Sunday: Closed

Podiatrists: Dr. Jason Lehr

Calgary Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Medical doctors here at The Foot Institute – Calgary specialise in the surgical and medical treatment of the ankle and foot. They devote an average of a decade in learning, the first 4 years in undergraduate studies to secure a Bachelors Degree, and the following four years in Medical School to obtain a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to general medical school and in fact quite a number podiatry programmes lie within these schools. Upon attaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Doctors at the Foot Institute finish a hospital "internship" or residency for an additional one to three years.

Upon the completion of the internship or residency, our Podiatrists have received encompassing health care training with an importance on difficulties concerning the feet and ankles. They are studied to handle difficulties ranging from regular conditions like fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more puzzling such as clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Our Doctors have comprehensive surgical education which give them the skill needed to carry out surgery on those problems that are best treated through surgical intervention.

Doctors at the Foot Institute additionally have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the feet and legs receive as we walk, run or carry out other activities. Comprehending biomechanics and gait deviations makes it easy for a Podiatrist to develop shoes and orthotics which can give pain relief and protect against countless troubles which the feet regularly experience.