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Santiam Foot Clinic PC

Welcome to the Santiam Foot Clinic, PC, office of Dr. John T. Callahan. The Santiam Foot Clinic, PC and Dr. John T.

We look forward to meeting you and thank you for choosing our office to provide your foot care needs. Callahan, D.P.M., are here to provide the best care for your foot care needs. Podiatry is a specialty of medicine dedicated to the diagnosis, biomechanical or surgical treatment of the feet. Dr. Callahan provides care and performs surgery for children, adolescents and adults in Salem, Oregon. Dr.

Callahan treats all foot aliments such as: Bunions, Hammertoes, Neuromas, Plantar fasciitis, Warts, Heel pain. Our office provides on-site x-ray, on-site surgical suite for minor surgical procedures, diabetic foot testing, physical therapy and casting for forefoot orthotics. Call the Santiam Foot Clinic, PC today to schedule an appointment.

02/26/2025

Today is National Pistachio day. What's your favorite way to eat them? Do you have a delicious receipt that includes pistachios? Share it with us.

02/14/2025

It’s another snow day at the office today. Our office will be closed 2/14/2025. We will be checking messges periodically throughout the day. We will be back Monday to see you all agian Stay safe and Happy Valentine’s Day.

02/12/2025

Due to the predicted Ice/snow for tomorrow our office will be closed with our staff working remotely to check messages and return calls. We will determine about Fri on Thurs afternoon and contact patients as needed. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to leave us a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Have a Great Day!!

02/10/2025

Gout
What Is Gout?
Gout is a disorder that results from the buildup of uric acid in the tissues or a joint. It most often affects the joint of the big toe.

Causes
Gout attacks are caused by deposits of crystallized uric acid in the joint. Uric acid is present in the blood and eliminated in the urine, but in people who have gout, uric acid accumulates and crystallizes in the joints. Uric acid is the result of the breakdown of purines, chemicals found naturally in our bodies and in food. Some people develop gout because their kidneys have difficulty eliminating normal amounts of uric acid, while others produce too much uric acid.

Gout occurs most commonly in the big toe because uric acid is sensitive to temperature changes. At cooler temperatures, uric acid turns into crystals. Since the toe is the part of the body that is farthest from the heart, it is also the coolest part of the body and, thus, the most likely target of gout. However, gout can affect any joint in the body.

The tendency to accumulate uric acid is often inherited. Other factors that put a person at risk for developing gout include: high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, surgery, chemotherapy, stress and certain medications and vitamins. For example, the body’s ability to remove uric acid can be negatively affected by taking aspirin, some diuretic medications (“water pills”) and the vitamin niacin (also called nicotinic acid). While gout is more common in men aged 40 to 60 years, it can occur in younger men as well as in women.

Consuming foods and beverages that contain high levels of purines can trigger an attack of gout. Some foods contain more purines than others and have been associated with an increase of uric acid, which leads to gout. You may be able to reduce your chances of getting a gout attack by limiting or avoiding shellfish, organ meats (kidney, liver, etc.), red wine, beer and red meat.

Symptoms
An attack of gout can be miserable, marked by the following symptoms:

Intense pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night or upon arising
Signs of inflammation, such as redness, swelling and warmth over the joint

Diagnosis
To diagnose gout, the foot and ankle surgeon will ask questions about your personal and family medical history, followed by an examination of the affected joint. Laboratory tests and x-rays are sometimes ordered to determine if the inflammation is caused by something other than gout. A uric acid blood test is a quick and easy way to confirm or rule out a gout flare up.

Treatment
Initial treatment of an attack of gout typically includes the following:

Medications. Prescription medications or injections are used to treat the pain, swelling and inflammation.
Dietary restrictions. Foods and beverages that are high in purines should be avoided since purines are converted in the body to uric acid.
Fluids. Drink plenty of water and other fluids each day, while also avoiding alcoholic beverages, which cause dehydration.
Immobilize and elevate the foot. Avoid standing and walking to give your foot a rest. Also, elevate your foot (level with or slightly above the heart) to help reduce swelling.

The symptoms of gout and the inflammatory process usually resolve in three to ten days with treatment. If gout symptoms continue despite the initial treatment, or if repeated attacks occur, see your primary care physician for maintenance treatment that may involve daily medication. In cases of repeated episodes, the underlying problem must be addressed, as the buildup of uric acid over time can cause arthritic damage to the joint.

01/30/2025

This morning we realized that someone must have taken the month of January from our reusable calendar at our front desk. We have been using that calendar for 3 years now and if you have it we need that back. January had a Black and Tan dachshund as the dog at the top. Please return it to us. No questions asked. Thank you!!

01/27/2025

This is just a quick reminder that our new system does reminder text messages. If at any time you opt out you will not get those reminders. PLEASE push 1 when confirming your appointment with us! Have a great day!

12/23/2024

Dr Callahan, April and Lorene want to wish everyone a VERY Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!! We will be closed from Dec 24th-the 26th to Celebrate Christmas and again next week on Jan 1 and 2 for the New year!! See you Next Year!

12/13/2024

Just to update everyone we are now using our new computer system. This includes a new messaging system. You will get a text reminder about your appointment 2 days before the actual apt. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don't just ignore the text message! Please respond as directed to confirm your appointment with us! We are excited about our new system however it only works if we work together! You will also be able to send pictures and contact our staff about upcoming appointment days and times and anything else you may need to contact us about. We will absolutely still be answering our phones as promptly as possible but we hope this will cut back on the sheer number of calls we deal with on a daily basis. Thank you again for your patients and support as we switch over!

11/28/2024

Dr Callahan and our staff want to wish all our patients a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/27/2024

We hope all our patients have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Dont forget that we will be starting our new computer system on Monday Dec 2. Please be patient with us as we get to know the new system.

11/07/2024

Just a quick reminder our new computer system with start on Monday Dec 2. Please be patient with us as we start this new system.

We want to let our patients know that we are in the process of implementing a new computer system and over the next month we may have some down time for training and implementing that system. Please be patient with us as we learn to navigate through it. Our new system will offer text reminder calls (please double check with us to make sure we have an updated cell phone number in our system), online New Patient paperwork and many other exciting options.

10/24/2024

Dr Callahan would like to thank all of his patients for their understanding and support after needing to be rescheduled this week due to his medical emergency. We apologize for the inconvenience but want you to know we really appreciate your concern about his well being and he hopes to be back up and making jokes and telling you all stories next week!

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Salem, OR

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 3:45pm
Thursday	8am - 4:45pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.santiamfootclinic.com/

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