Dr. Lee Wittenberg, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Foot & Ankle Surgery
8530 West Sunset Road Ste 345 Las Vegas NV, 89113About
Dr. Lee Wittenberg is a board certified podiatrist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Wittenberg was recently given the honor of becoming the Executive Director of the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery. Dr. Wittenberg is the ONLY Foot & Ankle surgeon in Las Vegas board certified by 2 different surgical boards in foot surgery and in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, being certified by the American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Dr. Wittenberg is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot, ankle, and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Wittenberg diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Specialize in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery requires a great deal of understanding of the body's biomechanics. Dr. Wittenberg also is a specialist in wound care and limb salvage, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
Education and Training
Ohio College of Podiatric Medcine DPM 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Lower Extremity Surgery
Foot Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
Reconstructive Rearfoot / Ankle Surgery (Podiatric Surgery)
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Dr. Lee Wittenberg, DPM's Expert Contributions
Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that affects many of your body systems. It can lead to blindness, kidney disease, disease of the nerves (neuropathy), blockage of the arteries (which may lead to a stroke or a heart attack), a weakening of the immune system, possible amputation, and a decreased overall life...
Venous Insufficiency/Ankle Swelling
Venous Insufficiency: Why are my ankles and feet swollen?People often ask me as a Podiatrist, ‘why are my ankles, legs and feet swollen?’ The most common reason for ankle and foot swelling is venous insufficiency. What is venous insufficiency? It is a problem of pooling of fluid or retention of...
Plantar Fasciitis - Heel Pain
The most common cause of heel pain that I see in my practice is caused by a pathology called ‘Plantar Fasciitis.’ People usually come in complaining of pain on the inside of their heel or along the bottom of the arch that came on suddenly. Symptoms usually consist of pain that starts with the...
Hallux Rigidus/Hallux Limitus
There are 2 types of hallux limitus: 1) Structural and 2) Functional. A structural hallux limitus is due to the development of arthritis (a decrease in the cartilage between 2 bones in a joint), which includes spurring or bone growth around the joint, most obvious at the top of the 1st...
Metatarsalgia: Pain At the Ball of the Foot
It is very common for us to see patients complaining of pain in the balls of the feet and toes. There are many contributing factors and several pathologies which commonly cause this type of pain. Problems that we see include Neuromas (Nerve impingements at the ball of the foot), Capsulitis/joint...
Plantar Fasciitis
The most common cause of heel pain that I see in my practice is caused by a pathology called ‘Plantar Fasciitis.’ People usually come in complaining of pain at the inside of their heel or along the bottom of the arch that came on suddenly. Symptoms usually consist of pain that starts with...
What are the treatment options for ankle cramps?
I am not sure what you mean by ankle 'cramps.' READ MORE
Should I take medications for ankle arthritis?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is best for any arthritis READ MORE
What provides pain relief for chronic ankle pain?
NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Hyaluronic acid and stem cell injections, ankle fusion, ankle bracing, total ankle joint replacement READ MORE
What are the potential causes of swelling in my ankles?
If you are experiencing swelling greater at the end of the day than in the morning, it is likely fluid retention/venous insufficiency. But this also could be an indication of something more severe, like renal dysfunction or CHF. It also could be related to tendonitis, trauma, arthritis, or other pathology. It is best if you get checked by a physician to determine the diagnosis READ MORE
Can I exercise with a swollen ankle?
Anti-inflammatory medications, Cortisone injections, hyaluronic acid and stem cell injections, ankle bracing, ankle fusion, total ankle joint replacement READ MORE
How long does the treatment for chronic ankle joint pain last?
It depends on the cause of the ankle pain. There are many reasons people have ankle pain. If you do not have a diagnosis, you need to see a physician. READ MORE
What fixes chronic ankle pain?
That is very dependent on what is causing the ankle pain READ MORE
What are the treatment options for a bone spur?
That depends on the location of the spur; but most people are referring to Plantar Fasciitis when they are talking about a bone spur (there are other locations that they can form). For plantar fasciitis, the main treatments are anti-inflammatory medications, orthotics, injections and stretching and icing. Surgery is reserved for severe cases. READ MORE
What can I do to help my ankle arthritis pain?
If the arthritis is severe, and does not respond to injections, the ankle must be replaced or fused READ MORE
What are the treatment options for hammertoes?
Hammer toes may be surgically corrected via a procedure called an 'arthroplasty' or 'fusion' of the toes READ MORE
How can arthritis pain in the ankle be stopped?
By immobilizing or fusing the ankle, or by having an ankle joint replacement READ MORE
What is arthritis, and what are the treatment options?
Arthritis simply means the degeneration and loss of cartilage. Treatment options depend on the severity of the degenerative changes of the joints READ MORE
What are the treatment options for chronic heel pain?
That depends on what is causing the heel pain. But there are many responses by me to heel pain and plantar fasciitis that you might want to read through on this page READ MORE
What exercises should be avoided for chronic ankle pain?
Exercises that irritate the ankle joint or are high impact, like running and jumping READ MORE
What is the best treatment for ankle arthritis?
That depends on how severe the ankle arthritis is. There are multiple types of injections (PRP, Cortisone, Stem Cells) and surgical intervention includes arthroscopy, ankle fusion, ankle joint replacement READ MORE
Can ankle arthritis be fixed?
Severe ankle arthritis can be fixed with either an ankle fusion or a joint replacement. READ MORE
Can surgery fix ankle arthritis?
Yes. An ankle joint replacement or an ankle fusion READ MORE
Can I run with ankle arthritis?
you will cause more damage to the joint if you do high impact activity READ MORE
How can you help with my ankle arthritis?
See other answers on this topic here READ MORE
Can ankle arthritis cause heel pain?
They are separate issues READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Top Podiatrist 2017 Top Doctor
- Top Podiatirst 2016 Top Doctor
- Top Podiatrist 2018 Top doctors
Professional Memberships
- American Podiatric Medical Association, Inc
- American board of lower extremity surgery
- American board of foot and ankle surgeons
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- American Diabetes Association
- Arthritis Foundation
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