Dr. William Trabulsi, a family foot and ankle care physician, wants your feet to be happy. Your feet are the foundation of the body. A sore, cut or bruise can adversely affect your ankles, knees or hips, especially if you’re changing the way you walk to keep the pressure off the problem. Minor issues can turn into major problems later on if they’re not taken care of quickly.
“Foot pain is an indication that something is wrong,” says Dr. Trabulsi. “Just like the dentist, everyone needs regular preventative checkups to avoid complications that can lead to significant problems later on especially if you’re diabetic.
Children are particularly at risk for foot problems. The bones in the child’s foot aren’t fully formed until about the age of eighteen. If a child has flat feet, it is much easier to treat at a younger age. As the bones fuse, the problem may be permanent requiring more aggressive treatment.
November is national diabetes month. “Diabetes throws off the immune system and makes it harder for healing to occur,” says Dr. Trabulsi. “Diabetes can cause a condition called neuropathy which is nerve damage causing lack of sensation.” Diabetes is a leading cause of nontraumatic lower limb amputations.
The smaller blood vessels in the feet and legs are susceptible to blood circulation issues. People with diabetes or coronary heart problems need to pay particular attention to their feet. Keeping the weight off is also a big issue, especially for diabetics.
Dr. Trabulsi provides foot and ankle care for children through senior adults. He has been providing this service to the area for eight years now. He and his family reside in Land O’ Lakes.
He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2002. After completing his residency in 2004, he moved to Florida to be near his wife’s family. He’s originally a resident of New York City and still has family living there. He and his wife have been married for 20 years. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf.
Podiatry is Dr. Trabulsi’s second career. Before this he was a paramedic. “I wanted to further my medical career and podiatry seemed like a good fit,” says Dr. Trabulsi. “I saw a definite need for this type of care.”
Dr. Trabulsi has office hours on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. He can usually get people in the same day and has good rates for those without insurance. He has good rapport with local primary care physicians and is affiliated with Florida Hospital Tampa.
He is located at Greystone Professional park, 19013 N. Dale Mabry Highway, in Lutz. He can be reached at (813) 406-4806.
– Mike Matthew
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