Shawn Cazzell, DPM, Valley Diabetic Foot Center

09/12/2022

Check out this interview with Jackie! Thank you to Univision for inviting us to share details of what we do! We LOVE wound care!

04/08/2022

Our very own Dr. Cazzell was invited to be part of a panel discussion at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) where he discussed cellular and tissue products and best practices on how and when to use them most effectively and, more importantly, when not to utilize them so you do not have failures of therapy.

What an honor it was to be part of such an accomplished group of doctors (just read their credentials below and you’ll agree!) who, through their tireless work in the wound arena and clinical research, improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are proud of you, Dr. Cazzell!!! Shawn Cazzell, DPM, Valley Diabetic Foot Center

Pictured from L to R:

Dr. John Lantis, MD (at the podium): Vice Chairman, Dept. Of Surgery at Mount Sinai; Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery; Director of Surgical Clinica Research; Founding member of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery.

Dr. William Marston, MD: Board certified vascular surgeon specializing in endovascular surgery and limb preservation; Professor, Dept. of Surgery, University of North Carolina; Medical Director, Wound Management Center.

Dr. Shawn M. Cazzell, DPM: Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Limb Preservation Platform, Inc.; Principal Investigator on over 50 multi- and single-center chronic wound and venous ulcer clinical research trials; Global Key Opinion Leader on the diabetic foot; Advisory Board Member to various biopharma and pharma companies.

Dr. Charles Zelen, DPM: Partner and board certified foot & ankle surgeon, Foot and Ankle Associates of SW Virginia; Director, Professional Education and Research Institute; Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine.

Dr. Richard Simman, MD: Board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon; founding president and chair of the American Board of Wound Medicine and Surgery; clinical professor at the Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Boonshoft School of Medicine; co-director of the Wound Care Program at Jobst Vascular Institute.

Dr. Michael N. Desvigne, MD: Quadruple board certified in plastic surgery, general surgery, wound care, and hyperbaric medicine; creator of multiple programs for inpatient and outpatient centers of excellence in wound care.

01/14/2022

Listen to Dr. Cazzell on the Live Durable Podcast where he talks about ways to maintain flexibility and motor movement in our legs and feet!

‎Show Live Durable Podcast, Ep #62 - Proactive Precautions around Diabetes with Dr. Shawn Cazzell - Jan 10, 2022

01/03/2022

Listen to Dr. Cazzell on the Just Ingredients Podcast. Here he discusses diabetes, foot complications and what every patient with diabetes should be asking their primary care provider!

‎Show Just Ingredients, Ep 40 - Surgeon Dr. Cazzell, what diabetics need to know and the importance of foot and wound care - Dec 30, 2021

12/27/2021

🎙Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience
“How to Avoid Neuropathy and Save Your Feet From Irreversible Damage” E145

Cyrus Khambatta, PhD Interviews Dr. Shawn Cazzell

❓Why are people with diabetes at risk for circulatory issues or nerve damage in their feet?

❓Does this apply to people with all forms of diabetes? Type 1? Type 2? Prediabetes? Gestational Diabetes?

❓What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with the Loss of Protective Sensation?

❓What are the early signs of developing Peripheral Neuropathy?

❓Is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with the Loss of Protective Sensation reversible?

❓What is a simple daily foot care routine that people with diabetes can perform?

Find the answers to these questions and more!!

🎧Listen to this episode of Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience with Dr. Shawn Cazzell on Apple Podcast or Spotify to hear more

12/23/2021

✨Before and After ✨

As we age our nails become thick and very difficult to manage. Long, thick nails can make wearing socks and our favorite shoes uncomfortable.

It is important to have the nails trimmed monthly to prevent injury and reduce the risk of complications!

Call us today to learn more about how you can protect your feet!
📞800-714-8011

** Advanced Age, Foot Deformity (Bunion)

12/21/2021

Can Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Be Reversed? Check out the rest of Dr. Cazzell’s discussion on the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience podcast.

Can peripheral neuropathy be reversed? Dr. Shawn agrees with Cyrus - it's a hard statement. Kind of like understanding the significant correlation between ty...

12/15/2021

5 Tips When Choosing Diabetic Socks 🧦

❓Did you know that there are special socks just for people with diabetes?

Diabetic socks are designed to reduce the risk of injuries, promote blood flow, minimize moisture and offer antimicrobial properties that help protect the diabetic foot. Here are some tips to help you choose which socks are best for your feet!

1️⃣ Color: White or at least a white sole.
Having a white sole allows you to see if there is any blood or drainage coming from your foot. This can be caused by an ingrown toe nail, blister, crack or abrasion.

2️⃣ Seamless, or has a low profile seam that does not go over the toes.
Seams can cause irritation leading to friction, pressure, abrasions and blistering of the toes.

3️⃣ Moisture wicking and breathable.
Moisture wicking socks have blended fibers both natural and synthetic that pull moisture away from the foot and into the sock. This helps keep the foot dry and warm reducing the risk of skin infections and promoting blood flow.

4️⃣Padding to the entire bottom of the sock, if possible.
Look for extra padding on the heel, the ball of the foot and the toe box area. This helps reduce pressure to the bottom of the foot. It reduces possible friction and decreases the build up of calluses and blistering to the bottom of the foot as well.

5️⃣ A square toe box
You want the sock to be fitted but not too tight. This can cause extra pressure on the toes causing all sorts of problems.Diabetic socks should be an optimal fit for your foot. Not too constricting but conformed just right!

12/15/2021

Listen to Dr. Cazzell on the Mastering Diabetes Audio Experience Podcast. It’s available on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Here is a small clip of their discussion on Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. You don’t want to miss this one!

Swollen legs and feet? Swollen ankles? Diabetic foot complications? Why do your feet swell when you have diabetes? What does diabetic peripheral neuropathy f...

12/13/2021

🎙What Does The Diabetic Foot and a Melting Popsicle have in Common?

An interview with insulin.

This episode gives an in depth explanation of how elevated blood sugars lead to Metabolic Syndrome ➡️ Insulin resistance ➡️ Hyperinsulinemia ➡️ Insulin Deficiency ➡️ Hyperglycemia ➡️ Type II Diabetes

Those are a lot of medical terms!

Below are definitions of each of the terms listed above. To help us all better understand what in the world we are talking about!!

✅Metabolic Syndrome- a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. ( High blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.

✅ Insulin Resistance- resistance to the hormone insulin, resulting in increasing blood sugar

✅ Hyperinsulinemia- the amount of insulin in your blood is higher than what’s considered normal

✅ Insulin Deficiency- when insulin-producing cells are damaged or destroyed and stop producing insulin.

✅ Hyperglycemia- high blood glucose ( blood sugar)

✅ Type II Diabetes - an impairment in the way the body regulates and uses glucose (sugar) as a fuel

🎧Listen to this episode of Diabetic FootNotes with Dr. Shawn Cazzell on Spotify or Anchor to hear more

12/08/2021

✨Before and After ✨

Before:
Extreme at risk foot with a diagnosis of Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy with LOPS ( Loss of protective sensation)thick brittle nails, callus formation, foot deformity in the setting of previous amputations and wounds, dry, dehydrated skin, and a gap in proper foot care.

After:
Moisturized and Hydrated. Reestablishing proper foot care through routine nail care, skincare, non-invasive vascular studies, and neurologic testing.
Upwards of 75% reduction in wounding

Call us today to learn more about how you can protect your feet!
📞800-714-8011

** Diabetes, Peripheral Neuropathy, Previous wounds, Amputations