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Special Report
The Top Ten Things To Know
Before Choosing Your
Foot & Ankle Specialist
by Dr. Nick Argerakis
929.203.9462 • www.SilverstonePodiatry.com
The Top Ten Things To Know Before Choosing Your Foot & Ankle Specialist
Table of Contents
Welcome Letter from Dr. Nick Argerakis ............................................................................................... 3
1. Are They a Board-Certified Surgical Specialist? ................................................................................ 4
2. Are They Highly Reviewed? ....................................................................................................................... 5
3. Do They Use Advanced Technology? ................................................................................................... 6
4. Do They Follow a Consultative Approach?.......................................................................................... 7
5. Do They Provide Compassionate Care? .............................................................................................. 8
6. Do They Offer Same-Day & Weekend Appointments? ...................................................................... 9
7. Do They Have Virtually No Wait Times?............................................................................................ 10
8. Do They Take an Aesthetic Approach?.................................................................................................11
9. Do They Treat Patients of All Ages?..................................................................................................... 12
10. Do They Accept Most Insurances?.................................................................................................... 13
11. Do They Offer Flexible Payment Options?
.......................................................................................... 14
Closing Letter from Dr. Nick Argerakis ................................................................................................. 15
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Introductory Letter
from Dr. Nick Argerakis
Dear Friend,
If you’re here to find a great Manhattan podiatry practice for
yourself, your child, or another loved one, then you’ve come to
the right place! At Silverstone Podiatry, I work with my team to
provide the same individualized care to every payment that I
would with my family. We always strive to provide you with 5-
star consultations, treatment, and results.
Everyone’s feet are different, and so are the ways that podiatrists
care for them. My own goal is to identify the treatment combina-
tion that can best help each payment restore their mobility, elim-
inate pain, and achieve an aesthetic appearance to their feet and
ankles.
To help further my vision and help you choose the right podiatrist – even if it’s not me – I put this
report together, “The Top 10 Things to Know Before Choosing Your Foot & Ankle Specialist.” I hope
you find it to be informative and helpful as you begin your exciting journey toward your healthy,
pain-free feet and ankles.
All the best,
Dr. Nick Argerakis
P.S. When you are ready, I invite you to schedule your first appointment by calling 929.203.9462 or
visiting our website at www.SilverstonePodiatry.com to fill out our Appointment Request form.
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1 Are they a Board-Certified
Surgical Specialist?
Not all podiatrists have to be board certified to practice medicine. To become board certified,
a podiatrist must complete an extensive examination process and demonstrate real case out-
comes for a variety of foot and ankle conditions. When you find a foot and ankle doctor who
is board certified, therefore, you can feel confident that he or she has gone well above and
beyond the minimum requirements for their specialization.
In addition, by ensuring that your podiatrist is also a surgical specialist, you know that your
doctor is uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive care for a variety of injuries and dis-
orders affecting the feet and ankles. Seeing a foot and ankle surgeon doesn’t mean you must
have surgery, but it does mean you’ll already have an established relationship with a doctor
you trust should the need for surgery ever arise.
Dr. Nick Argerakis is a fully board-certified surgical specialist who studied at the prestigious
Weil Foot, Ankle & Orthopedic Institute in Chicago, IL. While there, he had the opportunity to
complete a fellowship in Advanced Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery. This exceptional
experience and expertise allows Dr. Argerakis and his podiatry team to provide the highest
caliber diagnostics and treatment options available. Whether you are looking for conserva-
tive, non-invasive treatment or surgical correction, Silverstone Podiatry can get you pain-free
and back on your feet again.
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2 Are They Highly Reviewed?
A great sign of a top-notch doctor is glowing patient reviews. Be sure to
research your potential new podiatrist online prior to scheduling your
consultation and check for 5-star reviews from satisfied patients. If their
office happens to have any negative reviews, you should consider another
p o d i a -t r i s t o r a t l e a s t a d d r e s s t h e n e g a t i v e r e v i e w s d u r i n g y o u r i n i t i a l c a l l t o
their office.
Silverstone Podiatry has multiple 5-star reviews from patients who won’t
visit any other podiatrist! They benefit from our compassionate, patient-
first approach and have experienced our top-rated care firsthand. Come visit
our office for your consultation and see why our patients love coming to us for
their foot care.
Click here to read more about what patients are saying!
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3 Do They Use
Advanced Technology?
As you search for your podiatrist and research the different equipment and technology used
in the field, you may come across tools such as diagnostic ultrasound, x-rays, and other
technologies that aid in diagnosing and better treating your foot or ankle condition. Ask your
potential podiatry office what they do to keep up to date with advancements in the field of
foot and ankle care. While a podiatrist doesn’t need every bell and whistle to be an effective
treatment provider, you should avoid doctors who rely heavily on outdated technology.
Here at Silverstone Podiatry, we keep our state-of-the-art office in line with modern
treatment advancements. Our patients have the benefit of numerous advanced
technologies, including diagnostic ultrasounds, digital x-rays, and more. Many of our
technologies are specifically geared to help you avoid surgery, too!
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4 Do They Follow a
Consultative Approach
Your doctor cannot fully understand your needs unless they take the time to listen to your
wishes and concerns. Avoid any podiatrist who simply provides a perfunctory exam and then
dictates treatment to you without discussion. A good foot and ankle doctor will partner with
you to discuss your symptoms. They should then educate you on your treatment options, so
that you can decide together on the best path for you.
At Silverstone Podiatry, “Dr. Nick” considers himself your partner in podiatry. His consultative
approach lets him discuss your options with you and then guide you toward the treatment
that can provide the best possible result. Your feet are your foundation, and we want to treat
them – and you – with the utmost care and respect.
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5 Do They Provide
Compassionate Care?
When foot or ankle pain affects your mobility, then your emotional frustration can sometimes
hurt just as much as your physical pain. Choose a doctor who will treat you compassionately
as you describe your symptoms. You should never feel uncomfortable or embarrassed when
discussing the effects that pain is having on your life.
You are our top priority at Silverstone Podiatry, and our entire friendly and caring team un-
derstands how diffi cult foot and ankle pain can be. From the moment you pass through our
doors, you will know you’ve found a diff erent kind of podiatry office. Your emotional comfort
is as important to Dr. Argerakis as the health of your feet, and you can always count on out-
standing, compassionate care with us.
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6 Do They Offer Same-Day
& Weekend Appointments?
Some podiatry offices offer patients a limited window for getting treatment. You may have to
adjust your work or family schedule to meet a narrow time frame or – even worse – end up
waiting weeks in pain before you can be seen! Avoid this by asking your potential podiatry
office what their scheduling policies are like. Do they reserve same-day or next day time slots
for patients in pain? Also ask if they offer weekend appointment times, so you won’t have to
miss school or work.
At Silverstone Podiatry, we understand that our patients have busy lives. To accommodate
your busy schedule, we offer same-day, next-day, and weekend appointments. We are dedi-
cated to ensuring that you find the relief you need for your foot or ankle conditions on your
time.
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7 Do They Have
Virtually No Wait Times?
When you find a podiatry office that leaves you feeling cared for and at ease, that does not
mean you want to spend all your time there! When researching a new podiatrist, ask what
their scheduling policies are. Avoid offices that double book appointments because they ex-
pect cancellations, and ask if they reserve time in their schedule for last-minute emergency
appointments.
Silverstone Podiatry is proactive with scheduling to ensure that our patients almost never
wait for their appointments! Our team at Silverstone Podiatry strives to provide you with an
enjoyable and efficient visit. When you arrive for your appointment, you can feel confident
that your valuable time will be spent with our team – not waiting for them.
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8 Do They Take an
Aesthetic Approach?
Finding a podiatrist who will meet your needs and alleviate discomfort and pain is, of course,
important. However, some podiatrists are not largely concerned with the aesthetic side of
foot and ankle surgery. Function, health, and comfort are priorities in podiatry, but that does
not mean you should have to live with an unsightly foot!
Silverstone Podiatry specializes in an aesthetic approach to podiatry. In addition to alleviating
your pain, we work to ensure that your feet and ankles look great after treatment is complete.
Our team wants to make sure you feel confident that you have healthy, attractive feet and an-
kles after your treatment and recovery are complete. We hope you leave our practice feeling
healthy, happy, and confident.
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9 Do They Treat Patients
of All Ages?
Foot conditions can develop at any stage in life. From children with pronated ankles to grand-
mothers suffering from diabetes, a podiatrist who treats all ages can make life much simpler
when one of your loved ones needs specialist care.
Here at Silverstone Podiatry, Dr. Argerakis has treated numerous foot and ankle conditions
across a wide age spectrum. Our team strives to be the best at podiatric care, and part of that
promise is achieved by helping to treat and heal patients of all ages. No matter what your
age is or what your condition may be, we want to provide you with the best care possible.
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10 Do They Accept
Most Insurances?
Insurance often raises questions for people who have foot or ankle pain. These questions,
however, can usually be answered by contacting your preferred podiatrist. When you
contact a podiatric office, the staff should be able to give you the options available to you
based on your specific needs.
Typically, Silverstone Podiatry accepts most insurances, and we may be able to help you even
if your insurance is limited. To find out what your options are, we invite you to consult with
our Manhattan office. To learn how we can help you and your unique case, please give us a
call at 929.203.9462.
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11 Bonus: Do They Offer
Flexible Payment Options?
We know this report was titled “The Top 10 Things to Know Before Choosing Your Foot & Ankle
Specialist.” However, flexible payment options are simply too important to omit from this list.
Like with many doctors’ offices, when you receive services at a podiatry office, you typically
receive a bill requiring a payment for the amount in full. This bill can often be disheartening
and cause you to think twice about being proactive with your podiatric care.
At Silverstone Podiatry, we believe your foot and ankle care comes first. We keep our costs
fair, accept many insurances, and provide flexible monthly payment options for any remain-
ing balances. When you walk through our doors, you can feel confident that your foot or ankle
care is our main priority.
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Closing Letter
from Dr. Nick Argerakis
Dear Friend,
I hope this report was informative! My main goal in sharing this
report with you is to educate you on some of the most important
aspects of choosing a podiatrist. Even if that podiatrist is not us,
I certainly hope that we were able to help you make the most in-
formed decision for the care of your feet and ankles.
If you’ve already seen another foot and ankle specialist, I encour-
age you to follow up with them with any new questions or concerns
based on what you’ve learned today. Additionally, I invite you to
schedule an appointment with Silverstone Podiatry for a
thorough exam and consultation – either as a first podiatry
appointment or for a second opinion. During your initial visit,
we will address all your concerns and questions, so you can be
confident that you are receiving the best care possible.
At Silverstone Podiatry, we understand that there is much to consider when choosing a doctor for
your foot and ankle care. In fact, I’m sure I could have doubled the length of this report! I’m confi dent,
though, that the information you have now will help you choose the right Manhattan podiatrist for
your needs. More importantly, please know that I and my staff are available to answer your questions
and help you fi nd the best options for you and your loved ones.
To Your Health,
Dr. Nick Argerakis
P.S. When you are ready to schedule your first appointment, call our Manhattan podiatry office at
929.203.9462 or visit our website at www.SilverstonePodiatry.com.
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