Managing Dry Skin and Cracks in Diabetic Feet
Managing dry skin and cracks in diabetic feet requires expert care. Find out why you need to see a podiatrist for dry skin and heel cracks when you have diabetes.
Richard Hochman, DPM, makes it his top priority to enhance the well-being of his patients. As an expert in podiatry and regenerative medicine, he offers the highest quality in foot care at his office in Coral Gables, Florida.
Dr. Hochman brings more than 30 years of podiatric experience to the treatment of a broad array of conditions, including varicose veins, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and foot, ankle, and bone injuries. In his state-of-the-art facility, he offers specialized diagnostic and treatment technologies, such as shockwave therapy, sclerotherapy, DNA sequencing, PRP, Amniotic Stem cell injections and LAPIPLASTY®.
A highly trained surgeon, Dr. Hochman is a diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of Florida Foot and Ankle Associates single specialty practice of approximately forty podiatrists where he was past president.
Dr. Hochman earned degrees at Bowling Green University and New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After completing an intensive preceptorship with a prominent podiatric specialist, he was appointed Clinical Instructor with the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Hochman completed specialized training in advanced treatments for varicose vein disease, which was his subspecialty He brings extensive training by renowned experts in phlebology to his care of patients with vein-related conditions. Now his vein practice is limited to Sclerotherapy for treatment of dilated reticular veins, Telangiectasia, and ulcers caused by varicose veins.
Dr. Hochman maintains affiliations with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami.
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