
8 Tips to Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy
By Henry K. Henczel, D.P.M. Reliant Medical Group Podiatry Wash your feet in warm water every day. (Make sure the water is not too hot by...
“I think helping to solve people’s pain issues is what makes podiatry great.”
Having plantar warts as a teenager helped inspire Dr. Robert Greene to become a podiatrist. “I had some trouble getting rid of warts when I was a teenager,” he explains. “Fortunately, I went to see a podiatrist and he had a successful treatment. The podiatrist golfed at the country club I worked at and I became good friends with him, even working for a time at his office. He really got me interested in podiatry as a career.”
Dr. Greene enjoys treating patients for all manner of foot issues, from hammer toes to sports injuries and diabetic foot problems. He also does reconstructive foot surgery, mainly of the forefoot area. Dr. Greene also has a big interest in wound healing and commits some time each week to working at the Saint Vincent Hospital Wound Care Center.
One of the things that Dr. Greene really enjoys about podiatry is that he can help patients immediately with their problems. “I think helping to solve people’s pain issues is what makes podiatry great. People come in the office for a problem and a lot of the time in the very first visit we can take care of an issue. Podiatry has really come a long way and podiatrists have more tools than ever to help people with their problems.”
Of all the work he does, Dr. Greene says that diabetic wound care is often the most challenging. “A lot of the diabetic foot care we do such as foot exams, cutting toenails, and paring callouses is designed to keep people out of trouble. But some patients end up with wounds that they can’t see or feel and they can be very challenging to treat.”
Dr. Greene says that the thing he enjoys the most about podiatry is working with patients each day. “I really enjoy the patient interaction. In podiatry we treat serious medical issues but fortunately most are not life-threatening. It’s nice to get to know patients and build relationships with them. That’s where I think I get my biggest satisfaction from.”
Dr. Greene is married with two children and enjoys playing golf in his spare time. Although not a native New Englander, he enjoys living in Leominster and says he has finally gotten used to the chilly winters.
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Explained prescriptions that were most helpful.
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Dr. Greene was great. Thought my feet were the best he's seen them to be so far.
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Great rapport with Dr Greene
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I like Dr Greene alot. Very professional, knowledgeable, patient, and very kind
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All was Great with my visits. Couldn't be more content with my visits
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It was my first time meeting Dr. Greene. He was very thorough and explained my condition in terms that I could understand.
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Dr went above and beyond in serving me. Took the time out of his schedule to explain some treatment options available to me.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I have been going to Dr.Greene for years for care of my diabetic feet. He is equally wonderful in his knowlege of any treament for problems I may have concerning my feet as well as beng a pleasure to speak to about anyhing while clipping my nails! I followe hm to Reliant and if he left Relant, I would go with him.
Podiatry
Surgical Services & Podiatry Care
American Board of Podiatric Surgery- Foot Surgery
Medical School: Temple University
Residency: Saint Vincent Hospital
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