Water Oak Foot and Ankle

Matthew McCabe is a problem solver—always has been. When patients come to him for help, they’re often feeling discouraged or defeated. The first thing he offers them is a sympathetic ear, taking the time to really listen to their issues then partnering with them to find the right solution. Having put in the time to become fellowship trained in limb salvage, reconstructive surgery, and orthoplastics (a field that combines plastics techniques and orthopedic techniques), there is much he can do to help even the most complex issue. Still for him, surgery is always a last resort after all non-surgical options have been explored.

For Dr. McCabe, the greatest reward is seeing his patients return to the things and people they love. Over the years, he has forged deep bonds with his patients. A special shelf in his office attests to some of those relationships. On it, you’ll find things like a cap from the USS Kitty Hawk, an autographed biography of one of his patients, metals, accommodations, commemorative coins, and other mementos each representing a life he has touched. They are some of his greatest treasures.

Dr. McCabe and his staff treat men, women, and children suffering with conditions of the foot and ankle complex including bunions, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, diabetic neuropathy and diabetic wounds, flat feet, neuromas, hammertoes, and Achilles tendonitis. “These are conditions that can affect quality of life and productivity,” Dr. McCabe said. “We are blessed to handle cases as complicated as total ankle replacement and as simple as toenail fungus. Whatever the problem, we always begin with the most conservative viable treatment option then progress if we need to, with surgery as our last resort.”

Help for Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage which most often affects the legs and feet of those with diabetes. Symptoms can be mild or can be painful, debilitating, and in rare cases even fatal. “There are oral medications and topical ones that are highly effective in offering relief,” Dr. McCabe said. “Unfortunately, some patients see limited success with certain medications and treatments. Let me take a new look at your diabetic foot pain. A simple preventative diabetic foot exam can evaluate your overall health, your diabetes, and identify problems that could arise related to your feet—ideally before they occur.” Most insurance companies—including Medicare and Medicaid—cover these preventative exams.

Individualized Care

Whether you’re suffering with heel pain, foot and ankle pain, arthritis, foot fractures, ankle fractures, bunion deformities, Achilles tendon issues, or another foot/ankle condition, Dr. McCabe and his team will offer you options tailored to your individual needs. “The more we can help patients understand about their condition and the treatment options available to them, the better decisions they can make about their care,” Dr. McCabe said. “Let us help you put your best foot forward.”Find out more at WaterOakFootandAnkle.com.