Oak Brook Podiatrist Uses Social Media to Reach Out to Patients

Dr. Joseph Coscino and his staff are using Facebook to better communicate with patients online.

2012-10-28

OAK BROOK, IL, October 28, 2012 (Press-News.org) Dr. Joseph Coscino, Romeoville podiatrist, is excited to be maintaining a Facebook account to increase the online communication with his patients. He hopes that patients will interact with the page and take advantage of the information it provides.

"I am excited that our practice is jumping into the social media world with our Facebook page. I know that many of our patients use this service on a daily basis and I'm glad that we are able to join the conversation. I hope that many of our patients will 'like' our page and start receiving updates from our office," said Dr. Coscino, foot doctor from Oak Brook.

Dr. Coscino and his staff are using the Facebook account to post updates on the practice as well as helpful links to podiatric information on the Internet. There are also pictures provided of the office.

Patients who want to learn more about podiatry in general and specific foot ailments should visit the patient education section of Dr. Coscino's website. There is detailed information that goes over various foot and ankle problems and information on when it is appropriate to visit a podiatrist. Patients are able to educate themselves about whatever ailment they are suffering from before coming in to see Dr. Coscino.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Coscino for nail fungus in Oak Brook or another foot or ankle issue, patients can call (630) 261-9500. To learn more about Dr. Coscino, his staff or any of the services provided at his practice, patients are encouraged to visit his website at http://www.oakbrookpodiatrist.com.

About Premier Foot & Ankle Center: Dr. Joseph Coscino, Oak Brook podiatrist, has been in private practice for 20 years. A life-long native of suburban Chicago, Dr. Coscino received his doctorate degree in podiatric medicine from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. His practice offers services for Oak Brook heel pain, ingrown toenails, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, bunions and many more. Dr. Coscino is affiliated with many different professional organizations including the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Media Contact:
Premier Foot & Ankle Center
contactus@oakbrookpodiatrist.com
1 South 067 Summit Ave.
Oakbrook Terrrace, IL 60181
(630) 261-9500
http://www.oakbrookpodiatrist.com

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