Kalamazoo Foot Surgery PC

04/21/2025

We all know how important our feet are, but it’s always nice when anotherer specialty sees it too!

In Praise of Podiatry from an ER Doc You can learn a lot about a patient from their feet. In fact, if you give me your feet and nothing else, the amount of information I can glean from you is astounding.

10/10/2024

Crocs are easy for kids, but are they good for their feet?

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/10/08/nx-s1-5144723/kids-crocs-feet-shoe?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR330UUfaHhzHdLmtojasPKYDanyH1pGXeXD27xIubyRKjOVa1nqWW5g_O0_aem_j7YbtGUu_y1ONB0Fk2kpHQ

08/24/2023

https://www.buzzfeed.com/carolinebologna/podiatrists-foot-care-mistakes-avoid-7515093?origin=arbfbaov&fbclid=IwAR0_Tytwlj69rXlHcfBOxlqq0hNa9DBXT-_rvsKB-OYxXa4ilIDo-uoLN6o_aem_AWsSlKOMWCgV9p4P-RlrcqUxYJczDiD4s--rG8lepoAOGyLZk2rpfbuORPRFIe62T7QGqD_3tg9Q4uN8hwfhWMb6

Experts weigh in on the behaviors to avoid to keep your feet and ankles healthy and functioning.

04/05/2023

KFS would like to send a friendly reminder about the importance of properly disposing of unused or expired medications. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has organized the opportunity to dispose of unwanted, unused medications on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10am-2pm.
Go to https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator to find a location near you.

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

01/17/2023

Physician spot light in the new year!
Dr. Andrew Robitaille joined Kalamazoo Foot Surgery PC in August, 2022 and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew Robitaille was born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI. He received his bachelor’s degree at Hope College in Holland, MI. He graduated with honors from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Robitaille completed a 3-year surgical residency at Beaumont Health in Wayne, MI specializing in forefoot and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. He is board qualified in both forefoot and rearfoot surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Robitaille and his family are excited to return to the Kalamazoo community.

Call today for an appointment!

Kalamazoo Foot Surgery is a medical practice serving the community of Kalamazoo and treating all foo

09/15/2022

Medical assistant is needed in a busy medical practice to assist by greeting patients, bringing them into treatment rooms, and performing various tasks for their care. These task include but are not limited to: obtaining pertinent medical history, working with electronic medical records, obtaining x-rays, sterilizing instruments, helping with patient transport, stocking and cleaning rooms, assisting with physicians and nurse practitioner with patient care.

This position is part time with the potential of being full time.

09/01/2022

Kalamazoo Foot Surgery is hiring! Please email your resume to kalamazoofootsurgery@gmail.com or drop it off at our office during office hours at 1212 S. Park St. if you are interested in joining our growing team! We look forward to meeting you!

We are seeking a medical assistant to assist by greeting and rooming patients, and performing various tasks for their care. These tasks include but are not limited to: obtaining pertinent medical history, working with electronic medical records, obtaining x-rays, sterilizing instruments, helping with patient transport, stocking and cleaning rooms, assisting the physicians and nurse practitioner with patient care.

08/17/2022

Finally! Zappos is offering a program to buy two different shoe sizes!
If your feet haven’t been measured by a professional in the last year, it’s time!
Happy shopping!

https://www.zappos.com/e/adaptive/singleshoes?fbclid=IwAR0DCC-YuqcopainpYXyRA43aTpqq5zvHPoOF2yYLx_JmiaYcJps38S0sRw&fs=e&s=cl

The Single and Different Size Shoe Program is an opportunity to purchase single shoes or differently sized shoes.

03/25/2020

Covid -19 Update
Kalamazoo Foot Surgery is dedicated to serving our patients to the best of its ability. We are currently still open and seeing patients, but have reduced hours. We will stay open as long as possible, in hopes of serving our patients and reducing any unnecessary visits to our local overwhelmed urgent care centers and emergency departments. We are screening patients by phone before their visit to avoid any unnecessary risk to our patients and employees.
We ask that patients reschedule their appointment with any respiratory infection symptoms such as cough, difficulty breathing, or fever or if you have been with anyone else with these symptoms. If you have traveled recently by any public transportation including but not limited to air travel, please reschedule for 14 days after your travels.
We understand many people will want to reschedule or cancel appointments due to the CDC and governor recommendations. We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling your appointment in the future when your are able to come into the office again.

We are also offering telemedicine appointments by phone. However, procedures and X-rays will require in office visits.

Please reach out to our office if you have any further questions.
269-344-0874

12/13/2019

'Tis the season to be careful!

https://www.kalamazoofootsurgery.com/single-post/2019/12/13/For-Many-Winter-is-Fall-Season

Kalamazoo Foot Surgery has been serving Kalamazoo and surrounding communities since 1978. Our board certified surgeons are here to treat any foot and ankle problems. We are accepting new patients!

11/18/2019

Charcot foot is a condition causing weakening of the foot bones that can occur in people with significant nerve damage or neuropathy. The neuropathy decreases sensation & ability to feel temperature, pain or trauma. Without these sensations, patients may continue walking on injured feet making it worse.

Visit to learn how to diagnose & treat it: foothealthfacts.org/conditions/charcot-foot

11/15/2019

Prevent Freezing Feet on Every Winter Ride

https://www.bicycling.com/rides/a20022989/prevent-freezing-feet-on-every-winter-ride/

These layering mistakes (and misconceptions) are the common culprits when it comes to cold feet. Here’s how to avoid them.