Business Details
Your Trusted Podiatry Care in Metro Detroit
Gentle Foot & Ankle Care is a premier podiatry center serving metro Detroit with four convenient locations in Madison Heights, Troy, Commerce Township, and South Lyon, Michigan. Our team of board-certified doctors specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage, and treatment of conditions affecting patients of all ages. We combine cutting-edge technology with personalized care to address everything from routine checkups to complex surgical needs. Our expertise includes Achilles tendon injuries, ingrown nails, plantar fasciitis, hammertoe, ankle arthritis, and advanced treatments like 3D custom implant printing for deformity correction.We prioritize patient education, ensuring individuals actively participate in their treatment journey while benefiting from our participation in clinical research and commitment to medical advancements. With a focus on minimally invasive procedures and regenerative therapies, we help patients regain mobility, relieve pain, and improve quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Services
Minimal Invasive Surgery
Regenerative Therapy
Diabetic Foot Care
Ankle Replacement
Laser Therapy
Custom Orthotics
Sports Medicine
Heel Pain Treatment
Highlights and features
- Board-certified surgeons with expertise in complex foot and ankle reconstruction
- Access to advanced treatments like 3D custom implant technology
- Personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Four convenient locations across metro Detroit
- Positive patient testimonials highlighting compassionate, effective care
What people say
Immediate relief
Knowledgeable specialists
Personalized care plans
Advanced technology
Compassionate staff
Services
Minimal Invasive Surgery
Our minimally invasive foot surgeries use advanced techniques to correct deformities like bunions, hammertoes, and corns with smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery. Board-certified surgeons employ state-of-the-art technology for procedures including toe straightening, bunion removal, and fifth toe correction, ensuring optimal outcomes while minimizing scarring and downtime for patients seeking effective solutions to structural foot issues.
Regenerative Therapy
We offer regenerative medicine options including PRP, stem cell therapy, and amniotic treatments to harness the body's natural healing processes. These therapies address joint pain, soft tissue damage, and degenerative conditions by promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation. Combined with Class IV laser therapy, they provide non-invasive solutions for conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and peripheral neuropathy, supporting faster recovery and long-term symptom management without surgery.
Diabetic Foot Care
Our comprehensive diabetic foot care program prevents and treats complications like ulcers, neuropathy, and infections. Services include routine check-ups, prescription footwear, wound care, and patient education on home care practices. By addressing circulation issues and nerve damage associated with diabetes, we help patients maintain foot health, prevent amputations, and manage conditions through regular monitoring and specialized interventions tailored to individual needs.
Ankle Replacement Surgery
As a recognized center for ankle replacement surgery, we use 3D custom implant technology to treat severe arthritis and joint damage. This procedure replaces damaged bone with cobalt-chromium implants, restoring natural joint function and alleviating chronic pain. Our surgeons' expertise in advanced techniques ensures improved mobility and reduced discomfort for patients who have not responded to conservative treatments, offering a durable solution for debilitating ankle conditions.
Laser Therapy
Our Class IV laser therapy provides non-invasive pain relief and tissue healing for conditions like plantar fasciitis, nail fungus, and neuropathy. Using concentrated light energy, this treatment reduces inflammation, accelerates recovery from injuries, and manages chronic pain without medication or surgery. It effectively addresses post-surgical rehabilitation needs, nerve pain, and inflammatory conditions while offering a safe, drug-free alternative for patients seeking rapid healing and symptom improvement.
People
Alaa Mansour, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Mansour specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction with a focus on diabetic limb salvage. He combines surgical expertise with compassionate care, utilizing advanced techniques to treat complex foot conditions and improve patient mobility.
Brian Burkardt, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Burkardt provides comprehensive podiatric care, emphasizing patient education and personalized treatment plans. His expertise includes sports medicine injuries, heel pain management, and minimally invasive surgical techniques for structural foot corrections.
Brenda Carnaghi, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Carnaghi offers specialized care for toenail conditions and arthritic foot pain. Patients praise her thorough explanations, attentive approach, and immediate symptom relief through targeted interventions like custom orthotics and laser fungal treatments.
Rafi Jarjous, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Jarjous focuses on conservative and surgical treatments for flat feet, bunions, and sports-related injuries. He emphasizes patient communication, taking time to explain diagnoses and treatment options while delivering efficient, results-driven care.
Questions
What foot and ankle conditions do you treat?
We treat conditions including plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, ankle arthritis, diabetic foot ulcers, sports injuries, and heel pain using conservative and surgical approaches.
Do you offer same-day appointments for urgent foot issues?
Our offices prioritize prompt care, with same-day consultations available for acute injuries and severe pain when possible.
Are your surgeons board-certified in podiatric medicine?
All our physicians are board-certified foot and ankle specialists with advanced training in reconstructive surgery and regenerative treatments.
What payment options are available for treatments?
We accept major insurance plans and work with patients to establish payment arrangements for out-of-pocket expenses.
Do you provide diabetic foot care services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive diabetic foot management including custom shoes, wound care, and regular check-ups to prevent complications.
