Fast, Specialized Foot Care When You Need It
Sudden foot or ankle injuries, pain, wounds, and infections can quickly and adversely affect mobility and daily activities. Dr. Dorothy Kurtz Phelan provides specialized podiatric care in Boston for urgent foot and ankle problems that need immediate evaluation and treatment.
At Urgent Care for Feet, Dr. Phelan focuses on urgent, non-life-threatening foot and ankle issues. Same-day appointments are usually available depending on scheduling. Appointments are required, and walk-ins are not accepted.
Call 617-286-5163Years of Experience
Dr. Phelan has extensive experience evaluating urgent foot and ankle injuries, infections, wounds, and sudden and unexpected symptoms while providing individualized, patient-focused care.
Conditions Treated
Dr. Phelan evaluates urgent foot and ankle problems, including:
- Sudden foot or ankle sprains, strains, and suspected fractures
- Acute heel pain that limits walking or activity
- Painful ingrown toenails and infections
- Foot wounds and puncture injuries
- Urgent diabetic foot wounds or infections
- Sudden tendon or ligament injuries
- New or worsening swelling and unexplained foot pain
Education & Certifications
Dr. Phelan earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed advanced training focused on foot and ankle care. She is board-certified in foot and ankle surgery and has specialized training and experience in wound management, diabetic foot care, and treatment of complex podiatric conditions.
Experience & Expertise
Dr. Phelan specializes in evaluating and treating urgent foot and ankle conditions, with a focus on reducing pain, addressing the immediate problem, and improving mobility quickly.
Her clinical experience includes:
- Treating urgent foot and ankle injuries, wounds, and infections
- Evaluating urgent diabetic foot concerns
- Performing appropriate in-office procedures
- Developing treatment and follow-up plans based on the diagnosis
Patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific condition and overall recovery goals.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Phelan
Patients choose Dr. Phelan because of her compassionate approach, attention to detail, and commitment to providing high-quality foot and ankle care.
She works closely with patients to ensure they understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery plan.
Patient Reviews
The doctor is so nice, explained everything and really helped me!
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Dr. Phelan sees patients at Urgent Care for Feet in Boston, serving nearby communities including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South Boston, Charlestown, Dorchester, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding Greater Boston areas.
If you need immediate and prompt care for an urgent foot or ankle problem in Boston, call or request an appointment online.
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Get Relief Today
If you have an urgent, non-life-threatening foot or ankle problem, contact Dr. Phelan and our team to request an appointment.
