Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Cellulitis of the foot is a rapidly spreading bacterial skin infection that affects the deeper layers of skin and the subcutaneous tissue beneath it. Unlike a surface wound infection, cellulitis has no defined border it expands hour by hour, and without the right treatment, it can travel up the leg through the lymphatic system, enter the bloodstream, and become life-threatening. Many patients in New York City end up in emergency rooms for cellulitis that could have been managed effectively in a specialized podiatry office at a fraction of the cost and wait time. At Healthy Feet NYC in Manhattan, we diagnose and treat cellulitis quickly, with targeted antibiotic therapy, close monitoring, and attention to the underlying cause that allowed the infection to start in the first place.
Cellulitis of the foot is most often caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria entering through a disruption in the skin a cut, a fissure in dry or eczematous skin, a macerated web space from athlete’s foot, a surgical wound, or even the micro-tears created by aggressive pedicure tools. It presents as a warm, red, painful, and swollen area that typically lacks a raised border (distinguishing it from erysipelas) and expands over hours to days. Some patients also develop fever, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. Cellulitis foot treatment in Manhattan at Healthy Feet NYC begins with a thorough clinical assessment to confirm the diagnosis, rule out an underlying abscess requiring drainage, assess for MRSA risk factors, and determine whether oral or intravenous antibiotics are appropriate for your specific presentation and health history.
Our Manhattan podiatrists prescribe targeted antibiotic regimens for foot cellulitis based on infection severity, the patient’s medical history, prior antibiotic exposures, and MRSA risk stratification. Mild to moderate non-purulent cellulitis is typically managed with oral antibiotics most commonly cephalexin or dicloxacillin for streptococcal coverage combined with limb elevation, compression when appropriate, and close outpatient follow-up at 48 to 72 hours to assess treatment response. If the infection has not improved at that window, we adjust therapy rather than wait. For purulent cellulitis or patients with known MRSA colonization, we use trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or doxycycline. Severe cases with rapidly advancing borders, high fever, or diabetes as a complicating factor are escalated to hospital-level IV antibiotic care without delay. Crucially, we also treat the portal of entry tinea pedis, a fissure, venous stasis changes so the infection does not simply recur once antibiotics are finished.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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