Podiatrist in Chandler Receives Notable Award

Dr. Alan Discont, Chandler podiatrist, is proud to announce he was voted Top Doctor in Phoenix from 2008-2012.

2013-02-28

CHANDLER, AZ, February 28, 2013 (Press-News.org) Dr. Alan Discont has served the community for years at the offices of Family Foot & Ankle Care center. Now they are announcing that Dr. Alan Discont has been voted top doctor in Phoenix from 2008 - 2012. He is honored to be the premiere Chandler, AZ podiatrist, stating, "I am proud to have received such an esteemed award so many years in a row. My goal is to maintain this level of service excellence in the future as well."

Award Winning Foot and Ankle Care-It is no wonder that Dr. Alan Discont has won so many awards, given his years of extensive training. After attending Ohio State University and the University of Arizona, Dr. Discont completed his doctorate at the prestigious Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. With training and multiple specializations, Dr. Discont attends continuing medical training education to keep abreast of the most current technological developments. With well over two to three times the annual requirement of continuing education, you know that Dr. Discont is one the most well informed and advanced Chandler foot doctors.

With five consecutive years of award winning service, Dr. Discont, podiatrist in Chandler, treats a number of different issues including arthritic foot and ankles, calluses, Chandler bunions, corns, bone spurs, gout, Haglund's, flat feet, toenail fungus, hammertoes, infections, ingrown toenails, nerve pain and more.

Some doctors settle for the same procedures and techniques year after year. But as Dr. Discont knows, research advances at a rapid rate. Because he keeps up to date means his patients know that they will receive only the highest standards of care currently available. Dr. Discont, award winning Chandler Podiatrist, uses only the most current techniques. With laser therapy and laser surgery, X-rays available in office, heel pulse wave therapy, endoscopic and arthroscopic treatments, surgi-tron therapy and surgery, and even computerized foot scanning.

Such advanced technology is used to help patients manage their plantar fasciitis (heel or arch pain), poor circulation, joint pain, sports injury, foot or ankle ulcer, and a range of other foot and ankle issues. Those in Chandler heel pain trust the services of Dr. Discont and the staff at Chandler Podiatric Office Family Foot & Ankle Care.

With over eight certifications and being a valued member of eight professional associations from the Arizona Podiatric Medical Association to the International Society Podiatric Laser Surgeons, it is clear that Dr. Discont is one of the most qualified specialists available. For the best treatment in Arizona, Dr. Alan Discont is the only option. Voted Top Doctor for five years in a row for excellence in service, Dr. Alan Discont is a chosen Chandler AZ podiatrist for patients.

For questions about Dr. Alan Discont's award winning service call (480)-732-0033. Patients can also visit Family Foot & Ankle Care Center's website and request an appointment online here.

About Family Foot & Ankle Care Center: Dr. Alan Discont is the founder and director of Family Foot & Ankle Care Center. Dr. Discont is on the faculty of many Podiatric Medical Colleges and is a frequent lecturer and contributor on various foot health topics for public organizations and local television networks including, CBS "Your Health" and Fox "Medical News." He is also a co-founder of American Foot & Ankle Center, Ambulatory Surgi Center, Southwest FootCare Network and Physician's Surgical Center of Temple. Dr. Discont is on staff of all east valley hospitals and most outpatient surgical centers. Working alongside Dr. Discont is Dr. Krahn who has had extensive clinical and surgical training. Dr. Krahn attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, graduating cum laude. He then attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA graduating in the top 10% of his class.

Media Contact:
Dr. Alan Discont
contactus@discontdpm.com
600 South Dobson
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) 732-0033
http://www.discontdpm.com

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[Press-News.org] Podiatrist in Chandler Receives Notable Award
Dr. Alan Discont, Chandler podiatrist, is proud to announce he was voted Top Doctor in Phoenix from 2008-2012.

Podiatrist in Chandler Receives Notable Award

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