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Our Podiatrist

Podiatrists, sometimes called foot doctors or foot surgeons, specialize in the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. Podiatrists have expertise in orthopedics, radiography, sports medicine, dermatology, and surgery. Some conditions that podiatrists treat are ankle injuries, bunions, calluses, neuromas, running injuries, and toe deformities. They are often the first health professionals to diagnose vascular problems that have previously gone unrecognized. Podiatrists also contribute significantly to the areas of diabetic foot care, arthritic foot care, and wound care.

J. Michael Lunsford, D.P.M.

Education

• University of Houston Bachelor of Science, biology/chemistry
• Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Surgical Training

• Houston, TX 1978-1979

Professional Memberships/Certifications

• Diplomate American Board of Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery, 1988
• Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 1982
• Associate American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, 1982
• Member American College of Foot Orthopedists, 1983
• Member American Society Podiatric Dermatology, 1982
• Charter Member American Academy of Podiatric Microsurgery
• Fellow International College of Podiatric Laser Surgery
• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Past Board of Director, Texas Podiatric Medical Association (2005-2008)
• Harris County Podiatric Medical Association
• Diplomate American Academy of Podiatric Laser Surgery

Current Academic Positions and Appointments

• Secretary, Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners
• Adjunct clinical faculty, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Research Publication

• Nitrous Oxide Induced Myeloneuropathy: 1983 Journal of Foot Surgery
• Contributing Editor Laser Surgery of the Lower Extremities, CO2 Laser Surgery of Osseous Tissue: Past-Present-Future, and Application of CO2 Laser for Soft Tissue Anomalies - 1989
• The CO2 Laser as a Light Scalpel in Foot Surgery Published JCP June 1987
• CO2 Laser Application in Mycotic Nail Involvement (submitted)
• CO2 Laser Excision of the Interdigital Neuroma (published) Laser Highlights February 1994

Practice Specialization

• Adult reconstructive surgery
• Pediatric reconstructive surgery
• Arthroscopic surgery (Certified 1985)
• CO2 laser surgery (Certified 1982 & 1989)
• Non-healing/diabetic wound care/Certified 1990 - curative technology
• Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (Certified 1993)
• Pulsed dye laser (Certified 1998)
• Endoscopic nerve surgery (Certified 2000)
• Extra-corporeal shockwave heel pain treatment
  • certified Healthtronics - 2002
  • certified United Shockwave Therapies - 2005