Fourth River Foot and Ankle Clinic : Vincent Vess, DPM

Fourth River Foot and Ankle Clinic : Vincent Vess, DPM Dr. Vincent Vess is a podiatrist (foot and ankle specialist) located in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Vess is also a wound care expert.

Fourth River Foot & Ankle Clinic is a well established, comprehensive podiatry practice with two offices, serving communities in Pittsburgh’s East End, North Hills, Mon Valley, and southeast suburban areas. Vincent Vess, DPM is an experienced and compassionate podiatric physician and surgeon. He offers effective, non-surgical treatments for everything from heel pain, ingrown toenails, warts, and diabetic foot issues, to surgical procedures for bunion and hammertoe correction, tendon repairs, neuromas, joint issues, severe plantar fasciitis, sports injuries and more. He provides advanced wound care treatments both in his office, and at nearby UPMC McKeesport Wound Center where he is on staff. Additionally, Dr. Vess has a keen interest in biomechanics of the lower extremities. He heals many athletes and runners using various therapies and procedures, surgery when necessary, and custom fabricated orthotic devices. Fourth River Foot & Ankle Clinic features several advanced procedures and cutting-edge technologies such as Swift® wart treatment, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) for heel pain, and skin substitute grafts for wound care. If you are experiencing a foot or ankle issue of any kind, please call or book your appointment online. We look forward to meeting you and helping you feel better.

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Raynaud’s syndrome is a condition which causes smaller arteries that supply blood to areas such as the skin of the toes to constrict in response to cold weather or stress. The constriction results in a temporary loss of blood flow to the affected

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An ankle fracture can leave lasting effects on the way a person walks, even after the bone has healed. Limited joint movement, lingering stiffness, and changes in muscle strength may cause the body to adapt in ways that alter natural stride patterns. Some individuals shorten their steps, place less weight on the injured side, or roll the foot diffe...

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A bunion is a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe as the tip of the toe shifts inward toward the others. Common causes include genetics, wearing tight or narrow shoes, arthritis, and foot structure abnormalities. Symptoms typically involve pain, swelling, redness, and difficulty walking, along with visible changes in foot shape. Bunions...

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Plantar fasciitis is a common source of heel pain that affects people of all ages. It begins when the thick band of tiss...
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Plantar fasciitis is a common source of heel pain that affects people of all ages. It begins when the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot becomes irritated or strained. This often results in sharp pain near the heel, especially in the morning or after long periods of inactivity. Contributing factors may include high arches, flat feet,...

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1748 Jancey Street Suite A
Pittsburgh, PA
15206

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Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 2pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm

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