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DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
In Practice Since 1990!
You're in good hands
with Dr.Tzorfas!
H O W D O I k N O W I H AV E F U N g U s T O E N A I l s ?
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Fungus toenails affect millions of people every day. Fungus can
cause your toenails to become discolored, crumbly and flaking. If not treated
correctly, fungus toenails can develop into extremely painful, thickened,
ugly toenails, which make it very difficult to cut or trim. Millions of older
Americans go to podiatrists every two months to have their fungus toenails
trimmed and smoothed down. When your fungus toenails become severe,
it is virtually impossible to treat them or cure them. If your toenails look
discolored or thickened, this does not necessarily mean you have fungal
nails. There are many other treatable nail disorders that can
mimic a fungal infection. Visual confirmation is no longer reliable.
It is recommended once you see a change in your toenails you
should visit a podiatrist right away. There is a new testing method for
fungal toenails: your podiatrist will cut small piece of nail, without any pain
or discomfort, and send it to the proper lab. Bako Diagnostics has created
a new method in identifying fungus, called a genetic molecular test which
can identify the genus and species of a particular fungus, yeast, mold, or
spore. This method is 99% accurate. It can also diagnose what you have
when you don't have a fungus.
When the results come back to your podiatrist, he or she will
go over them with you completely and discuss all options for
treatment for your nails. If treated early you can get a complete clearing
of your nails. Treatment options range from doctor dispensed topicals to
prescription oral medications. The pathology report will indicate which
would be best for you.
If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999,
or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
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