Dr. Scott Vantre, is Voted Top Doctor in 2008 in Richmond, VA

Leading podiatrist Dr. Scott Vantre has been voted as one of the Top Doctors in Richmond for 2008, as named by his peers.

2010-10-29

RICHMOND, VA, October 29, 2010 (Press-News.org) Premier podiatrist in Richmond, Dr. Vantre of Virginia Foot & Ankle Center, was named a Top Doctor of Richmond in 2008. Fellow doctors voted on the top physicians in various specialties in Richmond, Virginia and Dr. Vantre was voted as one of the top three podiatrists in Richmond Magazine in 2008.

"I am honored to have been selected by my peers as a top Richmond podiatrist. There is nothing more honorable than to be recognized by my fellow colleagues for the quality foot and ankle care I provide in the Richmond area. I truly appreciate their nomination for this notable award," said Dr. Vantre, Richmond podiatrist.

Dr. Scott Vantre specializes in complex and revisional surgical reconstruction, including deformity correction, diabetic limb salvage, bunion correction, ankle surgery and heel pain in Richmond. A 1994 graduate of Wake Forest University, Dr. Vantre received his doctoral degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Vantre completed a three-year Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency program at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where he received extensive training in foot and ankle reconstructive techniques, trauma, and diabetic limb salvage.

Dr. Vantre is a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, as well as a Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. In addition, Dr. Vantre is a voting member of the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association Board of Directors. Uniquely qualified to perform foot and ankle surgery in Richmond, Dr. Vantre is one of only two surgeons in the Richmond metropolitan area who is Board Certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rear foot and Ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

With a commitment to quality patient care, this podiatrist in Richmond works hard to stay abreast of the latest podiatric technology and advanced communication, which has led to the launch of a patient friendly practice website. Patients can easily access the practice's website to view valuable information, including online appointment requesting, new patient forms, and staff bios. A patient library may be accessed via the practice website, http://www.vafootankle.com which includes detailed information about a variety of foot and ankle conditions including, ankle pain, heel pain and bunions in Richmond.

Patients who are looking for a highly-qualified podiatrist in Richmond turn to the professionals at Virginia Foot & Ankle Center for experienced care they can trust. Patients with ankle pain and heel pain in Richmond can find comfort and pain relief at Virginia Foot & Ankle Center where Dr. Vantre utilizes cutting-edge digital technology to help eliminate pain. Dr. Vantre's recognition as a Top Doctor in Richmond for 2008 further demonstrates the quality and level of care that the practice provides for its patients.

About Virginia Foot & Ankle Center:

Owned and operated by Dr. Scott Vantre, Richmond podiatrist, Virginia Foot & Ankle Center is qualified and experienced to handle any podiatric need. Voted as Top Doctor in Richmond for 2008, Dr. Vantre is proven to be the best, providing quality foot and ankle care for patients of every age. Dr. Vantre became the only Richmond podiatrist to develop a state-of-the-art Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Care Center of Excellence, which provides diabetic foot evaluations, examination-based foot risk assessments, custom diabetic shoe and brace fitting, and both preventative and reconstructive surgical treatment of complex diabetic foot deformities. He has been providing quality foot and ankle care to patients in the Richmond area for six years. Dr. Vantre continues to stay at the forefront of foot and ankle surgery in Richmond.

Media Contact:
Dr. Scott Vantre
drvantre@vafootankle.com
2008 Bremo Road Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 285-3933
http://www.vafootankle.com

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