Heel, arch, and tendon pain
Patients often need help sorting out plantar fascia pain, heel spurs, Achilles irritation, arch strain, and activity-related overuse.
Doctor Profile
Dr. Rui DeMelo, D.P.M., FACFAS
Dr. Rui DeMelo is a Stamford podiatrist with training from New York College of Podiatric Medicine and podiatric surgical residency training at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers of New York.
Podiatry Care With a Practical Exam-First Approach
Patients usually come in with a problem, not a diagnosis. A visit with Dr. Rui DeMelo, D.P.M., FACFAS can help connect symptoms such as heel pain, nail pain, ankle swelling, diabetic foot risk, wounds, or sports injuries with the exam findings and a care plan.
The goal is to explain what may be causing the foot or ankle concern, discuss conservative options when appropriate, and talk through advanced care or surgical consultation when the diagnosis calls for it.
Clinical Focus
Common Reasons Patients See Dr. DeMelo
Diabetic foot and wound concerns
Diabetic foot visits may involve skin checks, pressure areas, wounds, nerve symptoms, circulation concerns, footwear, and prevention planning.
Nail, skin, and pressure problems
Ingrown toenails, thick nails, corns, calluses, plantar warts, and shoe pressure can make routine walking painful.
Structural and surgical questions
Bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, chronic pain, and deformity can be reviewed conservatively first, with surgery discussed when appropriate.
How to Prepare for a Visit
Bring the shoes you wear most often, a medication list, insurance information, and any records or imaging connected to the foot or ankle problem. If symptoms change during the day, write down when they are worst and what makes them better or worse.
If you have diabetes, numbness, wounds, drainage, redness, swelling, or circulation concerns, mention that when requesting care.