Podiatry
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Jacob Blakeman, DPM is a Board Certified Podiatrist with Gateway Medical Group. Dr. Blakeman completed his Podiatric Surgical Residency at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, Florida.
Dr. Blakeman specializes in:
- Diabetic Foot Care, limb preservation, wound care
- Foot and Ankle Trauma (including fractures and sprains)
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- General Podiatry
- Geriatric Podiatry
- Lower extremity sports medicine
- Cuts and Infections
- Heel and arch pain
- Foot dislocation
- Soft tissue masses
- Bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails
We strive to provide methods of treatment that will allow for the greatest patient satisfaction. In some cases this may require surgery. Dr. Blakeman is on medical staff and performs surgery at Gateway Regional Medical Center and Red Bud Regional Hospital.
These surgeries include but are not limited to:
- Bunion surgery, correction of hammertoe, ingrown toenail surgery
- Reconstruction and functional surgery
- Removal of bone spurs
- Repair of tendon injuries
- Diabetic limb preservation
- Ankle arthroscopy
Dr. Blakeman's Education and Training:
Medical School:
- Kent State University School of Podiatric Medicine
Residency:
- Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, FL
Certification:
- Board Certified ABPM
Getting to Know Dr. Blakeman:
In his free time, Dr. Blakeman enjoys outdoor activities, sports, and camping.