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Atlantic Foot & Ankle Speciailsts is excited to announce the arrival of our newest podiatrist, Dr. Ido Friedman.
Dr. Ido Friedman was born in Petach Tikva, Israel and he has a brother and a sister who both live in Israel.
After high school, he joined the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) where initially was trained in the...
Ouch! Life's a BEACH!
Beach season is definitely in full swing. What better way to spend your weekend than diving into all the fun festivities at the beach! While enjoying your time in the sun you should also be aware and take precautions. Jellyfish stings are as common as sunburns when hitting the beach. While sunbathers...
Atlantic Foot & Ankle will Rock the Marathon
Runners! On your mark, get set, GO! What an adrenaline rush you get while participating in a half or full marathon with hundreds of people. The staff at AFAS has the pleasure to be a part of the 2012 Savannah Rock n Roll Marathon!
This...
We live where fire ants live, or what Kenny Loggins would refer to as the "Danger Zone".
Fire Ant Frustrations
We live in the South, so it's happened to us all. We are out at a barbeque, picnic, gardening, etc. and all of a sudden, ouch! Fire ants! You didn't even notice you've been standing on...
A Painful Ingrown Nail
Myth: Putting cotton under your ingrown toe nails will relieve the pain. BUSTED! Placing cotton under your toenails will actually cause more pressure to the nail bed. It is also dangerous because the cotton may be housing bacteria that can lead to infection and more complications. Myth: The drug store sells...
It’s that time of year again…yep that’s right, time to pull out the glass slippers of the South; the much loved Flip Flop. What goes along with the ole slippers? Pretty toes of course! But wait! Don't just run off to the corner Pedi-Palace! It's important to make your you get a sterile pedicure, other wise...
A Tybee Island Sunset, courtesy of Mayra Martin, AFAS Accounts Payable Manager, and proud Tybee resident.
The Critz Tybee Run Fest 2012 is right around the corner, and while many runners will be locals, visiting runners from far away will be taking advantage of all that Tybee Island has to offer. So we've whipped up some...
It's time again for the Savannah Bridge Run, but are you ready for this 5k? Not to mention the 10K or the Double Pump! Use these simple tips to help you get your best Savannah Bridge Run time yet!
Change Your Running Route to Include More Hills - Remember that the Talmadge Bridge has an almost...
This fun bun-ion quiz has been brought to you by your friendly neighborhood podiatrist, Dr. Kristian Jeffress, DPM.
1. What is a bunion? A bunion is an enlargement of the of the bone and soft tissue surrounding the big toe. This makes your foot look like you have a bump on the inside of the...
We treat a lot of soldiers, and many are confused with their healthcare benefits. Here we present a simple and easy to follow guide to obtaining specialist care.