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Thakor - dR. dHVANIL K. THAKOR Dr. Dhvanil Thakor, a native from Dallas, Texas, earned a dual Bachelors degree in Biology and Chemistry from Austin College in Sherman, Texas. Dr. Thakor received his medical degree from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. He then went on to pursue an extensive three-year foot and ankle clinical and surgical residency at West Houston Medical Center now known as HCA Houston Healthcare -West, where he was part of the research committee and enjoyed teaching his junior residents. During his residency, he had the opportunity to work closely with over 70 renowned foot and ankle clinicians and surgeons and performed over 1,000 foot and ankle cases. Following his residency, he worked as an attending physician in podiatric medicine and surgery in the greater Houston area. He was actively involved in teaching podiatry and family practice residents. During his tenure, he further advanced his skills in arthroscopic procedures of the foot and ankle and also gained expertise in total ankle replacement surgery. He is currently a certified provider for the FDA approved Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) procedure. Dr. Thakor’s philosophy is to exhaust all avenues of conservative therapy before considering surgery. His treatment approach is tailored to each individual’s problem, activity level, and desired outcomes. He enjoys treating all foot and ankle conditions from common problems such as nail fungus, ingrown toenails, heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, arthritis of the foot and ankle to more complex problems such as diabetic Charcot reconstruction, flatfoot/high arch reconstruction, trauma, sports medicine injuries, complex limb deformities and limb salvage. Dr. Thakor is an avid Houston Rockets fan and during his spare time, he enjoys running, hiking, biking, sketching and photography. https://www.txfootdocs.com/dr-vu daily 0.75 2021-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f510e93cddf1e6290ce05b6/1606150525507-FVEJPUOXHUQL9HI8H3XB/hugn_3-7.jpg Dr. Chris H. Vu - dR. CHRIS HUNG VU Dr. Chris H. Vu earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. He also earned a Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He then completed four years of podiatry school earning a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. Dr. Vu completed a three year podiatric surgical residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. During his residency, he had opportunity to advance his skill in biomechanics of lower extremity and sports related injury. Dr. Vu specialized in functional foot orthotics that allows patient to overcome injury and return to active lifestyle. He also offers treatment to support and improve athlete’s performance and endurance to address individual needs. Dr. Vu enjoys running, hiking and martial arts. https://www.txfootdocs.com/ingrown-toenail daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f510e93cddf1e6290ce05b6/1612816567421-X98B60TMM25M7JRFFKIF/Ingrown.jpg Ingrown Toenail - Ingrown toenails is a condition in which the nail curves and grows into the surrounding skin. The intrusion of the nail into the skin causes pain, redness, warmth, and sometimes infection. Infection is often accompanied by drainage and foul odor. https://www.txfootdocs.com/unhappy-feet daily 0.75 2021-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f510e93cddf1e6290ce05b6/1614911284047-XAJVGQ3848RD5CCIM9IV/arterial+disease.jpg Unhappy Feet - There is a wide range of causes for cold and unhappy feet. This can result from underlying medical conditions that cause poor blood flow to the feet such as peripheral vascular disease, blockage or narrowing of arteries, heart disease, and diabetes https://www.txfootdocs.com/heel-pain daily 0.75 2021-04-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f510e93cddf1e6290ce05b6/1612816785311-335SKLA52NU0E5T9TRQK/heel+pain.jpg Heel Pain - Heel pain is one of the most common foot and ankle conditions. It is commonly caused by inflammation (swelling) of a ligament that extends from the heel to the toes. The most common causes are abnormal architecture (Flat foot/ High arch), increased activity, and wearing non-supportive shoes. The pain can be so severe that it can cause one to limb with their first step. https://www.txfootdocs.com/tendon daily 0.75 2021-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f510e93cddf1e6290ce05b6/1612816265417-NJDS2LSS10YYEYNFHKG5/tendonitis+and+arch+pain.jpg Tendon - There are 26 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. They all have to work in harmony to allow for balance, support, and locomotion. The foot and ankle is designed to handle hundreds of tons of force every day. The average adult takes about 5000 steps a day. When one starts to consider the amount of stress and weight we place on our feet everyday, it’s easy to see how most people will experience foot injuries during their lifetime. https://www.txfootdocs.com/store daily 0.75 2023-06-25