South Austin Foot Associates, PC: Dennis Berger, DPM

South Austin Foot Associates, PC: Dennis Berger, DPM For 37 years, podiatrist Dennis L. Berger, DPM has provided the best foot and ankle care to the community of West Lake Hills, TX. (512) 447-2025

As a general podiatry office, it is our mission to use the best and most advanced treatments for our patients. Aside from general podiatric care, our practice specializes in diabetic foot care, wound care, custom orthotics, heel pain, and ingrown toenails. We welcome new patients and accept most insurance plans. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call our office today!

10/06/2021

Turf toe is a common injury among football and soccer players who play on artificial turf. Other athletes like dancers, gymnasts, and basketball players can also be at risk. Repeated pushing off of the big toe while on hard surfaces can cause stress to the joints and ligaments and lea...

09/29/2021

The arch is located near the middle of the sole of the foot. Most people have visible arches that curve upwards and can be seen even when the foot is bearing weight. Some people have flat feet, with either no arches or arches that are only visible when the foot is not bearing weight. Regardless of w...

09/21/2021

A bunion is a bony bump located on the outside of the big toe. The bump may be swollen, red, and irritated due to friction as it rubs against your shoes. Bunions deform the feet, making the first metatarsal foot bone stick out and causing the big toe to point towards the other toes. Thick, hardened....

09/15/2021

Arthritis can be treated.

09/14/2021

While blisters are uncomfortable and inconvenient, they are a fairly remarkable protective and healing mechanism of the body. When shoes cause friction against the feet or toes, layers of skin below the top layer—known as the stratum spinosum—can sometimes become detached from the tissue...

09/07/2021

Fallen arches is a term used to describe flat feet that develop during adulthood. This is in contrast to flat feet that are present from early childhood, when the arch of the foot simply doesn’t form. Fallen arches, on the other hand, are not caused by the arch of the foot not developing, but....

09/01/2021

There are many painful conditions that can develop in a variety of areas on the feet. Where the pain is felt can indicate what is causing the pain. One common and well known painful condition is a bunion, which causes the joint of the big toe to become swollen and points the big toe toward...

08/25/2021

Many people enjoy the benefits of foot baths. They can be an effective form of foot therapy and may have a positive effect on the overall body. Blood circulation may be improved when different water temperatures are used. Some patients may find that adding eucalyptus oil to the bath water may h...

08/17/2021

Fungal toenail infections can be unsightly, causing the nails to thicken and become brittle, crumbly, and discolored. In severe cases, the nail may separate from the nail bed, which can be painful. People with diabetes should also be wary of toenail fungus, as it can lead to complications if left un...

08/16/2021

You don't have to live with gout pain.

08/11/2021

An ingrown toenail is defined as a nail that grows into the outside edges of the skin. It generally affects the big toe and can cause severe pain and discomfort. It can occur as a result of wearing shoes that do not have adequate room for the toes to move freely in, or possibly from genetic fac...

08/04/2021

Heel pain can have a variety of causes that range from bone damage like a bone bruise or stress fracture, to structural issues like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, and this occurs when the plantar fascia, which connects the heel...

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5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite D204
West Lake Hills, TX
78746

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Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm

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