The Foot Institute – Calgary West

Carewell Medical Clinic

#103, 6490 - Old Banff Coach Road SW
Calgary, AB,
T3H 5R8, Canada

Phone: 403-242-3668
Toll Free: 1-877-444-3668
www.footinstitute.com

Podiatrists: Dr. Jason Lehr

Calgary West Podiatrist & Foot Clinic

Health professionals at The Foot Institute – Calgary West provide services for the medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle. Foot Institute Podiatrists put in approximately 10 years in higher education, the first four years in undergrad studies to receive a Bachelors Degree, and the second four years in Medical School to acquire a Podiatric Medical Degree. Podiatric Medical School is similar to conventional medical school and in fact a number of podiatry programmes lie inside these institutions. After obtaining a Podiatric Medial Degree, Physicians at the Foot Institute undertake a hospital "internship" or post degree residency for yet another 1 to 3 years.

At the conclusion of the internship or post degree residency, our Podiatric doctors have obtained encompassing medical training with an emphasis on problems regarding the ankles and feet. Our Doctors are studied to handle problems stretching from standard afflictions such as fungal and ingrown toe nails, to those which are far more complex including clubfoot, bunions, or reconstructive surgery of the foot. Doctors at the Foot Institute have thorough surgical education which supply them the skill essential to conduct surgical treatment on those problems that are best handled through surgical treatment.

Our Doctors likewise have an extensive knowledge and understanding of biomechanics, which is the study of the forces which the legs and feet submit to as we walk, run or perform other activities. Having knowledge of biomechanics and gait deviations permits a Podiatrist to create footwear and orthotics which can provide pain relief and minimize the risk of a large number of complications which the feet regularly encounter.