John Patton, DPM | podiatry

John Patton, DPM, FACFAS

Foot & Ankle Specialist

Treating Your Heel Pain
posted: Feb. 05, 2024.

Heel pain is more common than you think. There are many potential causes, ranging from conditions that affect the actual heel bone to those that affect structures near it. The Read more
Treating Your Foot & Ankle Injuries
posted: Dec. 29, 2023.

Treating Your Foot & Ankle Injuries It’s easy to injure your foot or ankle, and you don’t have to be an athlete to do it. Foot and ankle injuries become even Read more
Helping You Manage Your Heel Pain
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

Dr. John Patton is the podiatrist in Elko, NV, you need to help manage your heel pain. Heel pain is very common, but that does not mean you are supposed Read more
Should You Visit The Podiatrist Regularly?
posted: Apr. 19, 2023.

Yes, that is the short answer for most. Our Elko, NV, podiatrist can be your best resource for any ongoing foot or ankle-related condition, they can diagnose any discomfort you Read more
Helping Treat Your Sports Injuries
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Sports injuries happen whenever you least expect them. You may be playing football and all of a sudden your ankle gets twisted or worse. You find yourself unable to continue Read more
When To See a Podiatrist for Your Foot Pain
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

Whether your foot pain is severe or simply a mild daily annoyance you should still see your podiatrist for help. Pain is usually a symptom that something has already gone Read more
Don't Let An Ankle Injury Slow You Down
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

Find out when it’s best to turn to a podiatrist for ankle injuries. You’ve injured your ankle. Now what? Can you simply treat the ankle injury on your own, or is Read more
Healing from a Sports Injury
posted: May 12, 2022.

If you’re an active person, it’s likely that you might suffer from a sports injury at some point in your life. One of the most important things is that you’re Read more
When Should I Be Concerned About Heel Pain?
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

Have you been wondering if you should call your Elko, NV, podiatrist, Dr. John Patton, about your heel pain? Unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell when heel pain is Read more
Thyroid Disease and Its Effect on Your Feet
posted: Jun. 04, 2021.

The thyroid gland releases and regulates hormones and is responsible for everything from heart rate to peripheral nervous system functions. So, you may be surprised to discover that this same Read more
Find Relief from Your Bunion Pain
posted: May 14, 2021.

Bunion pain got you down? Is foot pain making it impossible to do the things you once loved? Perhaps even the thought of putting on shoes and running your errands Read more
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects the Feet
posted: Dec. 16, 2020.

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, and it is characterized by joint pain, inflammation, and damage. RA, like other kinds of arthritis, is progressive, which Read more
What To Do for a High Foot Arch
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.

Here’s what you can do to prevent foot pain caused by high arches. If you have high arches, you may notice them but not experience any problems; however, those with high Read more
Bad Circulation and Your Feet
posted: Nov. 11, 2020.

Are you dealing with numbness, tingling, or muscle cramps in your feet? If so, you could be dealing with poor circulation. Your feet must be getting proper blood flow, as Read more
Symptoms of Sesamoiditis
posted: Oct. 27, 2020.

A sesamoid is a bone that connects to a tendon or muscle instead of another bone. The most common sesamoids are the patella (kneecap) and two bones found under the Read more
Taking Care Of Feet As You Get Older
posted: Oct. 14, 2020.

Wrinkles and back pain aren’t the only issues you may deal with as you get older. You may also notice changes in your feet that can leave you prone to Read more