Non-Surgical Care of Foot Problems: Even though Dr.Over 95% of patients with this condition respond to non-surgical care. Stephen Barrett in Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy technique. Heel pain treatment, both surgical and non-surgical including Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT.) Dr Blackmer was one of the first doctors in the Untied States trained by Dr.
Dr Blackmer was one of the first doctors in the country to be trained in and offer this treatment. Toenail Fungus: PinPointe Foot Laser for the treatment of onychomycosis (toenail fungus) since 2009.Ingrown toenail permanent correction with minimal discomfort and recovery.Blackmer has consulted for a leading Electronic Medical Records company and developed/consulted numerous Ambulatory Surgery Centers and specialty clinics. Blackmer is the past president of the Idaho Podiatric Medical Association and became a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association in 1985. Blackmer has received additional advanced certifications in foot and ankle surgery, PinPointe Foot Laser, CO2 laser surgery, ankle arthroscopy, advanced osteosynthesis, endoscopic plantar fasciotomy, endoscopic decompression of inter-metatarsal neuroma and hundreds of hours of continued medical education.Īlong with being appointed by two Idaho governors to serve on the Idaho State Board of Podiatry, Dr. The doctors medical education consists of a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine/OCPM along with training at The Cleveland Foot Clinic, Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital and Intermountain Podiatry Clinic in Salt lake City, Utah.ĭr. Blackmer is a native of Michigan where he received his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan and Central Michigan University. We suggest that you inquire with your insurance or our billing office.Ībout The Doctor: Dr. Insurance Coverage: The doctor is contracted with most all health insurance plans that we are aware of. After all, we are here to help you.Įxperienced: The doctor has enjoyed serving patients from the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley and Wood River Valley since 1986 and has performed thousands of foot & ankle procedures. We suggest you call and we will be as accommodating as possible. Certain times of the year the patient volume increases and these slots go quickly. Immediate Appointments Available: For patients that have acute conditions that need immediate care, such as infected ingrown toenails and severe foot pain, we keep open appointment slots each day for patients with such problems. We believe that foot surgery should be your last resort option. Blackmer will exhaust all conservative options before considering surgical intervention. Non-Surgical Care Always Recommended First: Dr. Luke's Meridian Medical CenterĪn Independent Practice: Blackmer Foot & Ankle is owned and operated Independently by Dr David A. Most patients see improvement after one treatment however, reinfection is possible if the fungus exists in your regular environment.Located at I-84 & S. There is no recovery to this procedure, making it incredibly convenient and a true in-and-out procedure. This laser is a convenient alternative to at-home remedies that are typically messy and ineffective. Treatments only last about 30 minutes and have little to no side effects or downtime associated with the treatment. The PinPointe FootLaser treatment is a simple in-office treatment that addresses nail fungus for clearer more hygienic nails. Studies showed that patients saw a 71% improvement after a single treatment. Improvement seen in your nail is dependent on your individual circumstances. Patients typically see improvement in the new growth of the nail in about 4 to 6 months. This extremely comfortable treatment takes about 30 minutes to treat both feet. PinPointe laser targets and destroys fungi without causing damage to the surrounding skin. PinPointe is the first clinically proven laser to temporarily clear nail fungus in one or two treatments.
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