RIVERSIDE PODIATRY, Dr. Robert Hope, D.P.M.

Dear Patients,

Our office is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority. We intend to take all precautionary measures necessary to reduce the spread of illness. We are strictly following the guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) and the Alabama department of Public Health.

The measures we are taking to reduce the spread of illness in our practice include, but not limited to:

• Frequent hand washing.
• Making hand sanitizer available to patients and visitors.
• Sanitizing frequently touched surfaces such as (chairs, doorknobs, etc.).
• Cleaning exam rooms immediately prior to admitting patients.
• Screening all incoming patients and visitors for signs of respiratory illness.
• Closely monitoring our staff for any signs of respiratory illness.
• Politely rescheduling appointments for any patients experiencing any respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, cough, fever, difficulty breathing, or runny nose.

We ask that you our valued patients do everything you can to protect yourselves, your fellow patients and our staff.

• Please reschedule your appointment if you or anyone in your household is experiencing symptoms such as sneezing, cough, fever or trouble breathing. If you come to your appointment and appear ill or exhibit any of the above symptoms, we will ask you to go home and to reschedule your appointment.
• If you are able to come to your scheduled appointment alone, we encourage you do so, but if not, we ask only 1 visitor to accompany you that is also NOT experiencing any of the above symptoms.

If you have any questions of concerns, do not hesitate to contact our office at 205-633-3606 or by our website at www.riversidepodiatry.com or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

STEPS TO PREVENT ILLNESS

Please read the following recommendations outlined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• Clean your hands often.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into your elbow.
• Wear a facemask if you are sick (you do not need to wear a facemask if you are not sick)
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

For more information on preventing the spread of illness, visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or call the Alabama Department of Public Health at 888-264-2256.

If you’re suffering from pain in any of your feet or areas of your lower legs, you’ll want to visit a podiatrist. A podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Podiatrists study, diagnose, and treat conditions and injuries affecting the above-mentioned areas. Your primary physician may refer you to a podiatrist if they suspect problems in your feet and lower extremities.

Podiatrists finish 4 years of podiatry school and a 3-year hospital residency. After residency, podiatrists are certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Podiatrists can pursue specialized fellowship training and advanced certifications granted by various institutions. Podiatric surgeons, for example, are podiatrists who specialize in foot surgery. They are certified by the American Board of Foot Surgery. Like all doctors, podiatrists must be licensed to practice in the state they work in.

Podiatrists treat people of all ages, and most podiatrists treat a variety of general foot conditions. These include heel pain, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, bunions, arthritis, plantar warts, hammertoes, flat feet, neuromas, arthritis, and diabetic foot. Many podiatrists specialize in specific foot concerns or areas of foot medicine. These include bunion removal or correction, wound care, orthotics, sports medicine, fractures, and pediatrics. 

Podiatrists are true foot specialists. If you have concerns about your feet, or lower extremities, consult with a local podiatrist.

Patients being referred to Riverside Podiatry from other medical offices should print the below form for patient referral appointments.  Please fax it to us.

Referral Forms
Please print and fill out the Referral form.

Referral Form

 
F: (205) 633-3696