Georgia Blue Foot and Ankle

Georgia Blue Foot and Ankle is a podiatric practice with two offices, one in Hiram at 1899 Lake Road, Suite 210, and one in Douglasville at 6554 Spring Street. The practice describes itself as offering full podiatric services under one roof, from routine foot and ankle medical care through to surgery. Its listed specialties include rearfoot and forefoot problems, trauma, sports medicine, pediatric foot care, diabetic limb salvage, geriatric foot care and ankle conditions. The Hiram office is open Tuesdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Fridays from 8:00am to 2:00pm. The Douglasville office is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Thursdays from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

The practice favors conservative care first, and surgery is offered only after other measures have been tried. Where possible, procedures are minimally invasive. Clinicians walk patients through their options so that decisions about care are informed. The practice says it adopts current technology and up-to-date research. Lapiplasty 3D bunion correction is one of its surgical offerings: the procedure realigns the displaced bone and holds it in place with titanium plates. The practice describes Lapiplasty as a patented treatment. According to the site, most patients are walking within days of surgery and no cast is needed. Recovery typically includes a boot for four to six weeks, comfortable shoes at six to eight weeks, and most activities resumed at four to six months, though timelines vary by patient.

The MedSpa menu offers medical pedicures and manicures, booked through the website. Options run from a 35 to 45 minute pedicure with soak, nail trimming, cuticle care, exfoliation, foot massage and polish or buff, up to deluxe appointments. The TLC LUXE pedicure takes about an hour and adds a sugar scrub, hydrating mask, hot towel wrap and extended massage. THE DIVA is a deluxe manicure and pedicure of about 1 hour 35 minutes with a choice of premium polish or a natural finish. NAIL'D IT, about 1 hour 30 minutes, includes KeryFlex or Onyfix on one nail along with the TLC LUXE pedicure. Add-ons include hot stones, callus treatment and paraffin wax. KeryFlex is not recommended for people with peripheral vascular disease, arterial insufficiency, peripheral neuropathy, suspicious pigmented nail lesions or ingrown toenails. Gift cards are available.

New patients are asked to arrive early to finish initial paperwork if it was not completed beforehand. Bringing an insurance card, a list of current prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, medical and surgical history, and recent test results or x-rays helps the first visit go smoothly. Patients are responsible for co-payments and any charges insurance does not cover. The appointment request form is for requests only, and the office calls to confirm availability. Both offices can be reached at (404) 217-2700. A patient portal handles online bill payment and patient forms, and the website is available in English and Spanish.

Conservative treatment comes first, with surgery offered only after other measures have been tried, and minimally invasive methods used where possible. Patients are given their options so they can make informed decisions about their care.