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Mon - Tue:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed - Fri:	8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Primary: Podiatrist (Foot Specialist)

Sub-Specialty: Foot & Ankle Surgery

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General Practitioners

Arthritis
Conditions that contribute to or cause adult-acquired flat feet are pregnancy, obesity, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and post-tibial tendon dysfunction.
Plantar Fasciitis
Feeling a horrible sharp pain in your heel when you stand up or walk? It might be plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects about two million Americans every year. At Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, the expert podiatric care team can relieve your plantar fasciitis pain and get you back to living again. Book your appointment online or by phone now.
Diabetic Foot Care

Pregnancy

Neurology
Dr. Marcano-Reik is passionate about providing quality and personalized care for her patients in all aspects of Podiatry. She is actively engaged in research aimed at developing treatments and improved outcomes for all patients, and serves as a Federal Grant Reviewer for the United States Department of Health and Humans Services. Dr. Marcano-Reik is also committed to educating and training students and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Baldwin Wallace University in the Department of Neuroscience. She is involved in publishing and speaking engagements, including topics that address the intersection of podiatry and neurology (changes in gait and movement disorders) and is the author of the book, Brain and Spinal Cord Plasticity: An Interdisciplinary and Integrative Approach for Behavior, Cognition, and Health.

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

MRI
The medical team at Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio uses X-rays and laboratory tests to confirm the type and extent of your foot and ankle arthritis. If needed, other tests such as a bone scan, computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used as well.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography

Arthroscopy
If you have ankle arthroscopy as a treatment, your podiatrist will make other small incisions to insert the necessary surgical tools. Your podiatrist flushes the surgical area as needed, and then removes any extra fluid, cartilage, or other tissue with a small suction tool.
Wound Care
Getting proper care for hard-to-heal wounds is important for your overall health and in preventing limb loss. At Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio, in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, the experienced physicians work closely with Lake Health Wound Care Center in Willoughby, Ohio, to address complex issues, such as diabetes-related wounds, Charcot foot syndrome, and skin ulcers. To find out more about available treatments for foot wounds, book an appointment online or over the phone.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy is a minimally invasive surgery that your podiatrist can do on an outpatient basis. This highly effective procedure is often the best option for relief when nonsurgical treatments haven’t been successful.
Ankle Surgery
A quick movement or an unexpected fall can result in a fracture of your ankle. The experienced team at Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio, in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, offers surgical and nonsurgical solutions that can restore your ankle health. Whether you need rest and ice therapy or a complex ankle surgery, the skilled physicians offer comprehensive care that can get you back to your normal routine. Find out more about treating ankle fractures by booking an appointment online or over the phone today.
Bunion Surgery
Sometimes, a change in footwear along with orthotics can help correct the problem. However, a minimally invasive surgery could be more effective for long-term relief. Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio offer two main bunion surgery options...
Joint Replacement
Surgical options include joint replacement, or joint fusion. If your arthritis is in the joint of your big toe (the metatarsophalangeal joint [MTPJ]), your doctor can discuss with you whether replacement or fusion is the best option for you.
Orthopedic Surgery
An external-fixation system is placed during an orthopedic surgery by your surgeon, usually under general anesthesia. Once the purpose of the surgery itself has been accomplished, steps are...
Bunions
Hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions, can be very painful and frustrating. Your big toe can move more and more out of place as time goes on. This can affect your other toes, eventually making it hard to walk normally. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with bunion pain and problems anymore. The expert podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, are here to help. Schedule your appointment online or by phone today.
Neurosurgery
When chronic pain from nerve damage interferes with your daily life, it may be time to consider peripheral nerve surgery. At Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio, in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, the experienced surgeons offer peripheral nerve surgery to alleviate chronic pain and restore nerve functionality. To find out if you’re a candidate for peripheral nerve surgery, schedule a consultation using the online booking feature or by calling the office.
Gangrene
Arthroscopy
Ankle Arthroscopy Specialist - Mentor, OH, Chardon, OH, Westlake, OH, Bedford, OH, and Garfield Heights, OH: Foot and Ankle Specialists of Ohio: Podiatrist
Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. Frania is board certified foot and ankle surgeon who practices at the Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio in Mentor and Chardon. He has been treating foot and ankle disorders for 25+ years. Dr. Frania is also the fellowship director of the prestigious Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio Reconstructive Surgery and Deformity Correction Fellowship. He has utilized the fellowship to spread his knowledge and experience to young surgeons for the last 10 years. Surgeons trained by Dr. Frania now serve as an extension of his skillset and to help patients throughout the nation.

Frostbite
Skin Care
Skin care is important at the screw sites, to avoid infection and promote healing. External-fixation devices remain in place until the bones are healed. The frame, screws, and bolts are removed in your doctor’s office without the need for sedation.

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
The right kind of care can make all the difference in your recovery from sports injuries. At Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, the experienced team offers a variety of sports medicine services, including diagnostic testing and platelet-rich plasma injection therapies, to ensure you heal properly from sports-related injuries. The staff can provide convenient same-day appointments and custom treatment plans to get you back in the game. Learn more by calling the office nearest you or by using the online booking feature.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an important part of your recovery, as it helps you gain strength in your ankle. Be sure to follow instructions from your podiatrist and physical therapist very closely to achieve the best recovery. Return to sports only after your podiatrist gives you the OK.
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Ankle Sprain
Whether your ankle issue started as a severe ankle sprain or it’s already serious enough to make you limp badly, ankle ligament repair can give you the ankle stability you’re looking for.
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

General Podiatry
Dr. Marcano-Reik, a native of Northeast Ohio, graduated with her doctoral medical degree in Podiatry from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine where she served as the Director of Research for the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. Prior to that, she earned her PhD and Masters degree in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa, and her undergraduate degrees in Neuroscience from Baldwin-Wallace College and Health Sciences and Pre-medical Studies from Cleveland State University. Dr. Marcano-Reik completed her medical training with University Hospitals and also completed a post-doctoral training experience in Bioethics and Genomics with Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University. After her post-doc, she was appointed to Staff in the Center for Neurological and Behavioral Outcomes and focused on diagnostic and treatment developments for movement-based disorders.
Achilles Tendonitis
Your physician will evaluate your symptoms and physical condition to determine the best course of treatment to heal your injuries.
Ankle Instability
Ankle ligament repair, also called lateral ankle ligament repair, is a surgical procedure that restores your ankle’s stability after a ligament injury. Your podiatrist will recommend ankle ligament repair if you haven’t gotten good results from nonsurgical ankle instability treatments and want a permanent solution.
Ankle Sprain
Achilles tendon ruptures are not uncommon and affect middle-aged men more often than any other group. Usually, a rupture is the result of pushing off a planted foot with a straight knee. Falls from heights and severe ankle injuries can also rupture the Achilles tendon.
Arthritic Foot Care
Bunions Problems
The bunion can push your big toe inwards, putting pressure on the other toes. In severe bunions, your big toe can even overlap your second toe. Bunions are a major foot issue because they can cause pain, and can sometimes make it impossible to wear shoes comfortably.
Diabetic Foot Care
With state-of-the-art facilities and access to the latest technology, this team of specialists has all of your foot and ankle needs covered, from ankle arthritis to diabetic foot care. You’ll never have to worry about booking an appointment with another specialist should your foot or ankle problem require further treatment.
Flat Feet
A flat-foot deformity, or pes planus, is a condition of the foot where the arch is not sufficient to support the foot during walking. This condition affects about 20-30% of the population, and can be caused by a congenital defect or can be an adult-acquired flat-foot deformity (AAFD).
Heel Spurs
There are many potential causes of heel pain, including heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. No matter why your heel hurts, you can count on the highly experienced doctors of podiatric medicine at Foot & Ankle Specialists of Ohio in Mentor, Chardon, Westlake, Lakewood and Garfield Heights, Ohio, for help. Book an appointment online or by phone today.
Heel Pain
Heel-pain treatment depends on the cause of your heel pain, your symptoms, and your specific needs. The most common treatments for heel pain include...
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue reaching from your heel to your toes, is overstretched. This overstretching causes small tears in the plantar fascia, and this can lead to serious heel pain.
Podiatric Surgery
He obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree in 1993 from Kent State University of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his residency in St. Francis Medical Center in Hartford, CT. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in foot surgery, reconstructive rearfoot surgery, and ankle surgery.

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