Our clients who enroll in the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) know that they need to be on medicaid in order to qualify for the program.
In order to help you make a more informed decision regarding your health, we put together this guide of the 10 Best Podiatrists in St Louis Who Accept Medicaid
(Below is a list of doctors with different specialties who accept Medicaid)
A podiatrist is a physician who has gone to medical school and graduated with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree.
They specialize in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders, including foot and nail infections, neuromas, hammer toes, arthritis, foot pain, correction of walking patterns, surgical removal of bunions and tumors, and more.
Any disorder related to the feet and ankles will be best treated by a podiatrist. Besides a broad specialization in the feet, some podiatrists may also choose to focus on podiatric surgery, sports medicine, diabetes, or pediatric podiatry, among other specializations.
Below is a list of the top 10 best podiatrists in St. Louis who accept Medicaid.
10 Best Podiatrists in St. Louis, MO
1. Vincent Sollecito III, DPM (5.0 Stars)
Dr. Vincent Sollecito has 42 years of podiatry experience and has spent most of his time practicing in Missouri and the St. Louis area. His primary practice is at Missouri Foot and Ankle Care, but he also may admit patients at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Des Peres Hospital, Mercy Hospital South, and Missouri Baptist Hospital. His educational background is as follows:
● Graduated with his DPM in 1979 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine
● Completed his podiatry residency in 1981 at the Lindell Hospital in St. Louis, MO
Dr. Sollecito is a careful listener and is able to provide accurate diagnoses with accompanying effective treatment options. His patients say that both he and his staff are kind, professional, and compassionate at all stages of treatment. Dr. Sollecito offers treatment of the following:
● Wound care
● Diabetic foot care
● Plantar fasciitis
● Hammer toe
● Neuroma
● Calluses
● Bunions
● Athlete’s foot
Missouri Foot and Ankle Care
3915 Watson Road
Suite 200-A
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-352-2711
2. Julia Partin, DPM (5.0 Stars)
Dr. Julia Partin is a podiatrist with 20 years of experience. She is a member of the team at the Center for Advanced Medicine in St. Louis, as well as being affiliated with the Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Partin is also a clinical instructor of orthopedic surgery at Washington University. Her educational training is outlined below:
● Graduated with her DPM in 2001 from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio
● Completed her residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the University Hospital Health Systems, Richmond Heights Hospital
Dr. Partin is calm, friendly, and caring. She has a particular gift with helping young patients stay relaxed and also puts the minds of her adult patients at ease right away. She has a clinical interest in the early detection of foot and ankle conditions in children, adults, and diabetic patients and regularly works with both surgical as well as non-surgical approaches. She is able to offer treatment of these podiatric issues (among many others) at her practice:
● Achilles tendonitis
● Athletic injuries
● Arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle
● Calcaneal bursitis
● Heel spur
● Sesamoiditis
● Flat feet
● Foot deformities
● Ingrown toenails
● Morton’s neuroma
Center for Advanced Medicine
4921 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-514-3500
3. Jerry Liddell, DPM (5.0 Stars)
Dr. Jerry Liddell is a St. Louis podiatrist with 19 years of experience in the field. He is fluent in English and Korean and may work with patients using either language. The doctor is currently an assistant professor of surgery at Washington University in addition to being a practicing physician at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and the Christian Hospital. His medical training is as follows:
● Graduated with his medical degree in 2002 from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio
● Completed his residency in podiatric surgery in 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Liddell’s patients say that they felt comfortable and safe with him and that they appreciated his willingness to discuss procedures and treatments. He treats patients with respect and great care. The doctor offers the following podiatric services:
● Diabetic foot care
● Wound care
● Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
● Neuromas
● Hammertoes
● Tendonitis
● Arthritic conditions
● Fracture
Christian Hospital Medical Office – Building 2
11125 Dunn Road
Suite 211
St. Louis, MO 63136
314-653-4076
4. Steven Frank, DPM (5.0 Stars)
Dr. Steven Frank is the co-founder of two clinics in the St. Louis area, Family Foot Care and Premier Podiatry, his primary practice. He has 25 years of experience in the field of podiatry and works with children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly. His training is listed below:
● Graduated with his DPM in 1996 from the Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine in Pennsylvania
● Completed his surgical residency in 1998 at Germantown Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Frank’s patients appreciate his attention to detail when performing surgical procedures. He is a trustworthy doctor with a clinic full of excellent staff members. He is particularly interested in bunion removal innovations, but he also offers the following treatments at his office:
● Toe/foot deformities
● Diabetic foot ulcerations and infections
● Ingrown toenails
● Sever’s disease
● Warts
● Sports medicine
● Sprains and strains
● Athlete’s foot
● Calluses and corns
Premier Podiatry
12855 N. Forty Drive
Suite 175
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-9600
5. Jeffery S. Brooks, DPM (5.0 Stars)
Dr. Jeffery Brooks is a St. Louis podiatrist who is fluent in English and Russian and may provide care in either language. He offers podiatric treatment for both children and adults. He has 47 years of experience and the following educational background:
● Graduated with his medical degree with honors in 1974 from the New York University School of Medicine
Dr. Brooks is the founder and director of Midwest Podiatry Associates, a clinic with more than one location in the St. Louis area. His patients say he is sweet and gentle and that he is very thorough. Reviewers also reported that his staff is friendly and helpful. He works with the following podiatric issues at his office:
● Foot pain
● Neuroma
● Torn tendons
● Foot and ankle swelling
● Athlete’s foot
● Plantar fasciitis
● Hammer toes
● Bunions
Midwest Podiatry Associates – Madison Avenue
141 E. Madison Avenue
Suite 100
Kirkwood, MO 63122
314-821-8855
Midwest Podiatry Associates – Ballas Road
11709 Old Ballas Road
Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-432-1903
6. Christopher Forsbach, DPM (5.0 Stars)
Dr. Christopher Forsbach is a podiatrist with 6 years of experience and one of the founders of the Premier Podiatry clinic in St. Louis. He has studied and practiced throughout the United States as well as abroad. Dr. Forsbach’s educational background is below:
● Graduated with his medical degree in 2015 from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, Illinois
● Completed his residency in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery in St. Louis
● Attended a fellowship in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery in Germany
Dr. Forsbach is always looking to improve his skills and increase his knowledge so that he can provide comprehensive podiatric care for his patients. He listens to the patient’s whole story and is more than willing to answer questions and concerns. He offers the following services:
● Foot infections
● Plantar warts
● Plantar fasciitis
● Achilles tendonitis
● Ingrown toenails
● Bunions
● Foot and ankle arthritis
● Flatfoot treatment
Premier Podiatry
12855 N. Forty Drive
Suite 175
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-434-9600
7. John D. Harness, DPM (4.4 Stars)
Dr. John Harness has 18 years of podiatry experience and operates his own private practice, Total Foot Care, in addition to affiliations with the St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles and the St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. He specializes in wound care and nurtures an interest in hyperbaric chamber therapy and related treatments. Dr. Harness has the following educational background:
● Graduated with his DPM in 2003 from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
● Completed his residency at the VA Medical Center – John Cochran Division
Dr. Harness’s patients say that he provides good explanations and that he devotes quality, focused time with each patient. He provides care of the following podiatric issues at his clinic in St. Louis:
● Bunion surgery
● Wound care
● Plantar fasciitis
● Athlete’s foot
● Neuromas
● Foot pain
● Hammer toes
● Calluses
Total Foot Care, LLC – John Harness, DPM
1035 Bellevue Road
#315
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
314-473-1296
8. Michael D. Weiss, DPM, FACFAS (4.3 Stars)
Dr. Michael Weiss is a general podiatrist with particular knowledge and expertise in the treatment of diabetes-related foot and ankle disorders. He has 40 years of experience as a podiatrists and is affiliated with the Washington University Surgical and Wound Care Clinic in addition to running his own practice. His education is outlined below:
● Graduated with his DPM in 1981 from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio
● Completed his residency in surgical training at Midwest Podiatry in St. Louis, MO
Dr. Weiss speaks English and Hebrew and may conduct visits with patients in either language. The wait time at his clinic is reportedly low and patients have said they were very satisfied with his treatments and solutions. He works with the following podiatric issues in his practice:
● Bunions
● Neuromas
● Hammer toes
● Achilles tendinitis
● Forefoot deformities
● Foot and nail infections
● Open wounds on the feet and ankles
Washington University School of Medicine – Surgical and Wound Care Clinic
4901 Forest Park Avenue
Suite 340
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-362-5298
9. Joseph J. Drago, DPM (4.1 Stars)
Dr. Joseph Drago has over 40 years of experience in podiatry and is currently affiliated with the SSM Health group and the St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital. He also runs his own private practice in St. Louis. His educational experiences are listed below:
● Graduated with his medical degree in 1981 from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City
● Completed his surgical residency in 1983 at the Lindell Hospital in St. Louis, MO
Dr. Drago’s patients say that both he and his staff are friendly, helpful, and informative. He is available to answer questions and dispel concerns when needed and many reviewers say that they were pleased with the results of their treatment. Dr. Drago offers care of the following at his private St. Louis practice:
● Foot fractures
● Nail avulsion and excision
● Bunion surgery
● Plantar fasciitis
● Foot pain
● Athlete’s foot
● Neuromas
● Forefoot and rearfoot surgery
Joseph J. Drago, DPM
16 Hampton Village Plaza
Suite 260
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-351-7215
10. Raymond A. Brickhouse Jr., DPM (4.0 Stars)
Dr. Raymond Brickhouse is the founder and director of the Horizon Foot and Ankle Institute in St. Louis. He has 13+ years of experience in the field of podiatry and is currently affiliated with the St. Alexius Hospital and the St. Mary’s Hospital. His educational experiences are as follows:
● Received his medical degree in 2005 from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Pennsylvania
● Completed his residency in foot and ankle surgery in 2008 at the Yale New Haven Medical Center
Dr. Brickhouse provides fast and effective solutions and treatments for patients with a variety of health issues. Some patients say that the wait times were longer at his office, but overall they appreciated his positive attitude. Dr. Brickhouse provides treatment of the following at his private practice:
● Achilles tendonitis
● Ankle foot orthosis
● Bone spur treatments
● Corns and calluses
● Diabetic foot ulcers
● Toenail fungus treatment
● Sports podiatry
Horizon Foot and Ankle Institute – Raymond Brickhouse, DPM
6400 Clayton Road
Suite 412
St. Louis, MO 63117
314-207-2479
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