Suspect Your Ingrown Toenail is Infected?
We've got you covered.
With in-house imaging and experienced podiatrists, getting back on your feet and free from the discomfort of ingrown toenails has never been easier.
Is your ingrown toenail swollen, red and painful?
it could be infected.
Although ingrown toenails may appear to be a minor problem, they can develop into a severe concern if an infection occurs. Infection can swiftly spread into muscles and bone resulting in more severe conditions
If your having any of the following symptoms, you may have an infection:
- Pain and discomfort in your toe
- Warmth and redness around the infected area
- Drainage of pus or other discharge from the affected area
- Difficulty walking or bearing weight on the affected foot

What are the best treatments for an infected toenail?
and where do you start?
Any podiatrist can easily diagnose your infected ingrown toenail. What sets one doctor apart from another is the talent and skill they have at surgically removing your ingrown toenail.
***This is especially true if you have additional conditions such as diabetes that complicate the procedure
Permanent Removal of In-grown Nail Portion (Most Popular)
After the area is numbed up with local anesthetic, the ingrown nail border is removed, and a chemical agent is used to destroy the nail root so it doesn’t come back. The success rate is very high for this in office procedure.
Temporary Removal
This is a procedure where a portion of the ingrown toenail is removed, without removing the matrix or root of the toenail. This procedure is not commonly done because the ingrown toenail will grow back and this only temporarily manages symptoms
We have all the tools to get you back on your feet...
and back to loving life, fast.

Our podiatry offices have everything you need to get relief from ingrown toenail pain, from experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, to a wide range of treatment options and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Board Certified Podiatrists
- In-house Imaging
- Conservative Treatments
- Skilled Ingrown Toenail Removal Surgery
Ingrown Toe Nail Specialists

Randall Brower, DPM, has been studying and practicing podiatric medicine for over 15 years. He specializes in treating trauma, foot and ankle deformities, sports injuries, heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, and arthritic conditions of the foot and ankle. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, Dr. Brower graduated from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He then went on to complete an intensive 3-year foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, the most dedicated foot and ankle surgical residency training available in the United States available to podiatrists and orthopedists.
Dr. Randall Brower DPM

Tawnya Pfitzer, DPM, is an experienced podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle health for the entire family. Whether she’s treating an infant or an adult, Dr. Pfitzer offers a wide range of services at Desert Canyon Foot & Ankle in Avondale, Arizona, where she’s known for her kind and gentle touch. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona, where she was a member of the honors college and attended on a Presidential Scholarship, Dr. Pfitzer graduated with honors from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco. She completed a surgical residency at Northridge Hospital in Van Nuys, California, and has studied both the general practices of medicine and surgery.
Dr. Tawnya Pfitzer DPM

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