PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

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PRINE Health is proud to introduce PRINE Podiatry, a podiatrist in Port Washington, which is a new complementary offering towards our goal of providing a more comprehensive level of care to our patients.

Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein

Dr. Alec Hochstein, is a 1997 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, practicing on Long Island’s North Shore where he lives with his wife and two children.

Dr. Hochstein is Board Certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as well as the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA).

Dr. Hochstein is privileged to be actively involved in the training of future doctors of podiatric medicine at residency training programs in New York City and Long Island New York, including the prestigious hospital programs of New York Hospital of Queens, Albert Einstein School of Medicine and Northwell Health System.

Dr. Hochstein maintains other interests in areas of physical fitness and nutrition, as well as Internet technology, social media marketing. He has lectured both locally and nationally on various topics related to both medicine and technology in the medical office.

PRINE Podiatry services

Athletes Foot

Athlete’s Foot Isn’t Just A Rash Caused By Sweaty Feet;

Ingrown Toenail

Contact Our Office For Ingrown Toenail Treatment

Balance

Contact PRINE Podiatry By Phoning Our Supportive Team Or Booking

Orthotics

When Your Feet Hurt, Contact The PRINE Podiatry Helpful Staff By Phone

Bunion

Call The Office To Schedule An Appointment, Or Book A Consultation Online

Plantar Fasciitis

Reach Out To PRINE Podiatry And Our Helpful Staff By Booking

Diabetic Neuropathy

When You Have Diabetes, You May Develop A Kind Of Nerve Damage Called Diabetic Neuropathy

Warts

If You’ve Noticed Warts Or Rough Patches On Your Feet, We Can Help

Wound Care

Do You Have A Sore On Your Foot That Just Doesn’t Want To Heal?

Laser Therapy

Do You Have Chronic Aches And Pains In Your Feet And Ankles?

Verrucae (WART) treatment – SWIFT technology

Are you sick of dealing with those pesky warts? Well, PRINE Podiatry is here to inform you of their brand new, effective Swift Technology used to treat and prevent the emergence of warts. Verrucae, also known as plantar warts, is a common foot issue people deal with regularly. It can often be embarrassing and difficult trying to cover up these warts due to their appearance and placement. Most often, patients will get these types of warts on the bottom of their feet or on the balls of their heels. Luckily, you don’t have to be embarrassed any longer!

3 Reasons Your Fungal Toenail Infection Keeps Coming Back

So you have already been able to pinpoint that your pesky foot pain is caused by a fungal toenail infection. You even went to your doctor to get the infection properly treated. And yet still, you notice that your fungal toenail infection keeps coming back and you cannot seem to figure out why. In this post, we will take a look at the top three reasons why your annoying, painful fungal toenail infection keeps coming back and getting in the way of your life and overall health.

1..You Stopped Taking The Medication as Soon as Your Toenail Showed Signs of Clearing up

So you went to the doctor, got a diagnosis, got the medication needed to clear up the infection, and stopped taking the medication as soon as you noticed that your toenail was looking and feeling healthy again. That could very well be where it all went wrong. Just because it looks and feels like the infection is gone, doesn't necessarily mean it is. Most doctors would recommend to you that you continue to use the medical treatment a couple more weeks after your toenail looks cleared up because there most likely could be fungus still trapped under the toenail that you can't see. Avoid more pain, irritation, and medical costs by completing your treatment fully, even after you start feeling better.

2. You Are Still Exposing Your Feet to Infected Spaces

You finally got your toenail infection cleared up and a couple of weeks later it is suddenly back. If this is the case, take an inventory of the spaces you frequently occupy. Still walking around in the gym locker room or public showers without footwear? Spending a lot of time at the local pool barefoot? You very well could be exposing your feet to the same infected spaces that caused your first fungal toenail infection and that's why you have yet another one. Whenever you are at the public gym, showers, or pool, make sure that you are at least wearing flip flops or have some other footwear to protect your toes from infection.

3. Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something

In less common cases, the reason you are dealing with a reoccurring fungal toenail infection could be because you are suffering from some medical condition. For example, people with nerve damage, poor circulation, a compromised immune system, or diabetes are much more likely to suffer from fungal toenail infections. It is worth taking a trip to your primary care physician to get a health and wellness examination and confirm whether something else is happening in your body. Once you get to the root of the problem, you will have an easier time keeping your toes healthy and clear of fungal infections. Additionally, you could be suffering from repeated fungal toenail infections because you have toenails that are more sensitive than normal. Although it is not very common, some women who wear nail polish deal with frequent fungal toenail infections. But it isn't the nail polish that is causing the infection. When you have polish on your toes, it traps moisture underneath the toenails, thus making you more susceptible to fungal infections. If you routinely wear nail polish, try taking a break from it for a few weeks, and if your fungal toenail infections go away. In the meantime, make sure you return to your podiatrist in port Washington to get the proper medical treatment to effectively clear up the infection.

Looking for more information related to fungal toenail infections or any other foot-related ailment? Don't hesitate to contact us today with any questions that you have. Schedule Your Toenail Fungus Treatment with our podiatrist in port Washington today!

Meet The Providers

About Dr. Sands

David J. Sands, DPM is an award-winning podiatrist who views personalized service and patient education as an integral part of healing. His commitment is to help you understand the origin of your foot and ankle symptoms.

Dr. Sands earned his DPM from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1996. He completed a residency at the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens.

Patient Experience

Dr. Alec Hochstein takes patients from start to finish when it comes to wound care. He is not satisfied until the wound is completely healed. His methods of treatment for non-healing diabetic ulcers is notable. I approached Dr. Hochstein in August of 2014, with a persistent non-healing Diabetic Ulcer. The Ulcer was deep and rather large, To date the Ulceration is microscopic thanks to the wound care treatment that was received. I'm able to live a Happy and Healthy Life thanks to Dr. Alec Hochstein and his team of employees. I highly recommend this provider for any foot care or wound care needs.

Melissa K.

Dr. Sands is an outstanding Podiatrist. He is professional, courteous, a gentleman and extremely interested in the health of his patients. David is most accommodating and doesn't make patients wait a long time to be seen. His office staff is equally as polite and welcoming and they all run a 5 Star practice.

My son had an ingrown toenail and we needed an urgent appointment. We were seen on the same day. The receptionists were very welcoming and friendly and we saw the doctor within a few minutes. The doctor was friendly, competent, diagnosed the problem correctly, and operated very diligently. Extremely pleased and highly recommended.

Jonathan H.

As a patient of Dr. David Sands for over 15 years. He is professional, patient, knowledgeable and uses the latest technology when treating his patients, something that other doctors are not. I highly recommend him if you have issues with your feet.

Kristen R.

Providing Top Quality Care to Patients Across Nassau County, Long Island, and Surrounding New York, NY Areas

PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

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Meet Dr. Alec Hochstein