Top 7 Things To Know Before Choosing Your Podiatrist

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2 Table of Contents Introductory Letter From Dr. Marco Vargas Are They Board Certified? Do They Fully Understand Your Needs? Do They Actually Treat Your Condition? Do They Educate You And Give You Options? Do They Make You Feel Comfortable? Do They Recommend Treatment Besides Surgery? Do They Use The Latest Technology & Treatment Options Available? Bonus: Do They Offer Flexible Payment Options? Closing Letter From Dr. Vargas Page 2

Introductory Letter From Dr. Marco Vargas Dear Friend, If you suffer from foot pain that prevents you from fully enjoying your life and spending time with your family, you are in the right place.

3 Introductory Letter From Dr. Marco Vargas Dear Friend, If you suffer from foot pain that prevents you from fully enjoying your life and spending time with your family, you are in the right place. Everyone s feet are different, and so are the ways podiatrists take care of them. As you search for the best foot doctor, you may feel overwhelmed by all the options they provide. How will you know if the podiatrist truly understands your foot or ankle problems and how to treat your pain effectively? At Foot and Ankle Associates, our goal is to educate our patients and partner with them so ultimately they can have healthy and pain-free feet. We love nothing better than hearing our patients say, My pain is gone! After helping more than 25,000 patients, I can confidently say that 9 out of 10 get relief from pain right at their first visit and almost never need surgery. As a result of waiting, not only are you suffering more and potentially even doing permanent damage, but you are more likely going to need surgery. Again, when you feel ready to learn more about your options, I am here for you. My goal is to educate you about your options so you feel confident when choosing the best foot doctor for you and your family. After reading this report, you can also find more helpful information on our website, TheFootPros.com. Or just drop by our Sugarland, TX office to introduce yourself and tell us what is troubling your feet or ankles! We are here for you! Page 3

Additionally, we understand how important it is to feel comfortable when choosing any doctor, especially someone who can diagnose pain in your feet.

4 Additionally, we understand how important it is to feel comfortable when choosing any doctor, especially someone who can diagnose pain in your feet. You should understand all your options in order to make a confident choice. Whether you choose us to help you with your feet or not, I am confident this report I wrote, The Top 7 Things to Know before Choosing Your Podiatrist, will help you in finding the best podiatrist for you. To your health, Dr. Marco A. Vargas P.S. When you are ready, I invite you to schedule a complimentary visit by calling or visiting When you come, pick up a free copy of my book, Got Foot Pain? ($25 value), that can help you find causes, recognize symptoms, and learn about treatments, as well as ways in which you can prevent future problems. P.P.S. Also, if you go onto our website, towards the bottom you can download a digital copy and receive a certificate for $25 off your first visit. Page 4

Additionally, look to see whether the doctor is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

5 Are They Board Certified? It is very natural to want to feel secure about your doctor s medical background. When a doctor is Board certified in foot and ankle surgery, it means they have top knowledge in their field. Additionally, look to see whether the doctor is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The APMA is an organization of podiatrists who have completed the highest levels of education and want to advance the latest techniques in podiatry. Indeed, the APMA consists of thousands of leading, highly-trained podiatrists from around the world! Usually, the doctor will hang a framed sign in their office to let you know that they fulfill these important standards. Dr. Vargas is one of only a handful of podiatrists in the entire U.S. who are triple Board certified. Page 5

Sometimes we may even find it difficult for the doctor to understand us. In fact, English may not be your first language. Throughout Sugarland, TX, many people speak Spanish in their daily lives.

6 Do They Fully Understand Your Needs? An expert doctor listens to you carefully before offering advice. Obviously, you should feel comfortable explaining your foot problems or asking them any questions. It is normal to feel nervous when showing a doctor your feet. Sometimes we may even find it difficult for the doctor to understand us. In fact, English may not be your first language. Throughout Sugarland, TX, many people speak Spanish in their daily lives. All of us find it easier to communicate with a doctor who can speak our primary language. Naturally, whether you speak Spanish or English, Dr. Vargas can help. Take comfort in knowing your pain will be heard! Additionally, if you enjoy Spanish programming, you may have even seen Dr. Vargas on Univsion or Telemundo! Dr. Vargas speaks both English and Spanish fluently, so he can easily understand your questions or concerns and help you feel comfortable. Page 6

7 Do They Actually Treat Your Condition? Some podiatrists only treat very specific foot problems or injuries. Because of that, it is very important to research any foot doctor carefully before making your first appointment. You might consider checking the doctor s website and asking yourself a few questions What does it say about the conditions they treat? Does it look up to date with lots of information? What kinds of technology could the doctor use to help me with my problem? Do they carry foot-care supplies that I might not find easily at my local store? You will soon notice that a full service podiatrist offers many different treatments and products to help heal any kind of foot and ankle problem. Call to schedule your first appointment with Dr. Vargas at our full-service office. We offer same day appointments and flexible hours. Page 7

Do They Educate You And Give You Options? It is important for all of us to feel that we have options. Obviously, at your first visit the doctor should educate you about your foot or ankle condition.

8 Do They Educate You And Give You Options? It is important for all of us to feel that we have options. Obviously, at your first visit the doctor should educate you about your foot or ankle condition. They should answer any questions and provide you with complete medical advice based on the most up-todate research. A good doctor will patiently give you all of the information you need and tell you all of your options in order for you to decide what works best for you. Dr. Vargas listens carefully before giving patients all of their options to solve their pain issues. Ultimately, his patients get to decide which treatment makes the most sense for them or their child. Page 8

9 Do They Make You Feel Comfortable? Not many people enjoy feeling rushed or uncomfortable, right? A top podiatrist will out of their way to make you feel at ease to make a real connection and give you a positive experience. Having a positive and comfortable experience even starts in the waiting room. If you feel comfortable in the waiting room, there is a better chance you will also feel comfortable with your podiatrist. A great podiatrist puts your comfort first, and they will always make sure that your entire visit is a pleasant one. Additionally, if you re choosing a foot doctor for a loved one or your child, they should feel comfortable with the doctor and the choice of treatment. Dr. Vargas smile make people of all ages feel at ease. Below you will see a picture of the waiting room at The Foot & Ankle Associates. Dr. Vargas is known for his friendly smile and his ability to put at people at ease with his kind demeanor. Page 9

Do They Recommend Treatment Besides Surgery? You may be surprised how many doctors recommend surgery for simple foot pain when other less invasive and more sensible solutions would work even better.

10 Do They Recommend Treatment Besides Surgery? You may be surprised how many doctors recommend surgery for simple foot pain when other less invasive and more sensible solutions would work even better. Ideally, you want to find a foot doctor who will give you options besides surgery. If a foot doctor diagnoses your foot or ankle problem and tells you that you need surgery without offering other options, please call us at , and we will be happy to provide a second opinion. 9 out of 10 of Dr. Vargas patients find relief from pain at the very first visit and never need surgery. Page 10

Do They Use The Latest Technology & Treatment Options Available? Top podiatrists can provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options for every foot or ankle problem right at their practice.

11 Do They Use The Latest Technology & Treatment Options Available? Top podiatrists can provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options for every foot or ankle problem right at their practice. You should see technologies such as these listed on their website: Digital X-Rays FootMaxx Orthotics System HyProCure Laser Therapy K Laser Treatment Diagnostic Ultrasound If you do not see these or similar technologies listed, the foot doctor may have to guess at your foot problem by using their best judgment. At Foot & Ankle Associates, we use advanced podiatry technologies like HyProCure, K- Laser and FootMaxx to help you or your loved one heal as fast as possible. In addition, with 15+ years of successfully treating sports injuries and other foot conditions, our main goal is to see our patients return to playing, socializing and enjoying the time they spend with their families as quickly as possible! Dr. Vargas uses advanced technology to better diagnose your condition and jumpstart your healing process. Page 11

Once people feel completely comfortable with their choice of foot doctor, the first question people often ask is, How much will treatment cost, and how am I going to pay for it?

12 Do They Offer Flexible Payment Options? I realize this report says, The Top 7 Things You Must Know Before Choosing Your Podiatrist, but we couldn t leave out having flexible payment options when choosing a foot doctor for you or your child. Once people feel completely comfortable with their choice of foot doctor, the first question people often ask is, How much will treatment cost, and how am I going to pay for it? During your initial visit at Foot & Ankle Associates, we will help you to understand and make the best choice regarding your payment options. In fact, we accept 40+ types of insurance, which is much more than most podiatrists in our area. If you currently don t have insurance, we will discuss flexible payment options, so finances don t have to get in the way of you having healthy and pain-free feet. At Foot & Ankle Associates, you will have flexible payment options so that the only thing you have to worry about is feeling better. Page 12

During your initial visit, I will answer your questions, address any of your concerns, and discuss the various treatment options you may have.

13 Closing Letter From Dr. Vargas Dear Friend, I hope you have found this free report on how to find a top podiatrist helpful. Perhaps it has even helped show you how Foot & Ankle associates can diagnose and heal even the most stubborn foot problems in most cases without surgery. During your initial visit, I will answer your questions, address any of your concerns, and discuss the various treatment options you may have. Together, we will make the best choice of treatment based on what we both feel most comfortable with. That being said, if you decide you want to see a different doctor, no worries, and we can part as friends. It may seem impressive that stations like Telemundo and Univision routinely ask me to give my expert opinions, that I belong to many associations, and that it is true that I have received many awards from respected organizations, BUT the thing that gives me the most pleasure is to have my patients come back to see me, fully recovered from injury and pain. I always smile when they thank me for helping them return to an active and happy family life, being able to do the things they love to do again. Page 13

14 25,000+ local residents from all ages have trusted Dr. Vargas to heal their foot problems at his full time office. I recommend that you do your research while choosing your foot doctor, and ultimately you should feel comfortable with your decision and confidence in his or her ability to help you or your loved one feel better. Of course, there are other things you should know before you choose a podiatrist that I didn t include in this here. In fact, I could have easily doubled the length of this report, but I am confident that the information I have provided will help you in confidently choosing your podiatrist. More importantly, please know that I am always here to answer your questions. To your health, Dr. Marco A. Vargas Foot & Ankle Associates P.S. When you are ready to schedule your initial visit, simply call or visit (on the bottom you can print a $25 off certificate for your first visit). I will also give you a copy of my book Got Foot Pain? Remember, we offer same day appointments Monday to Friday hours and the latest in foot care technologies. We also speak both English and Spanish. In short, you are always welcome here! Page 14

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