PRINE Health Is Leading, Foot First

PRINE Health

PRINE Health is a unique multispecialty group centered around the chronic kidney disease patient population. Here at PRINE, we team up with Nephrologists with Primary Care and other complimentary Specialists to create a patient-centered approach fueled by empathic Care Management and an intelligent IT infrastructure. PRINE Health is proud to introduce PRINE Podiatry, a podiatrist in Great Neck 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, and 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?

Why Is Athlete’s Foot So Contagious?

Athlete’s Foot is a fungal infection that affects the feet. Fungal infections can be transmitted through direct contact. Therefore, they can quickly spread if people do not take the necessary precautions. The causes of a breakout of an Athlete’s Foot may vary, but the root of the issue is fungi growth, which happens in damp or humid conditions. The infection usually appears between the toes, but symptoms can also spread to the bottom of the feet. Athlete’s Foot can be a recurring problem without proper treatment. If you are in need of treatment for Athlete’s Foot, schedule an appointment with our podiatrist in Great Neck to get started!

Causes Of Athlete's Foot

Since a fungus is the cause of Athlete's Foot, the environment is usually part of the issue. Fungi generally thrive in damp or moist environments, such as socks. Remaining in sweaty or wet socks after exercising or getting caught in the rain can allow the fungus to grow. Other damp environments that are known to facilitate the spread of Athlete's Foot are public showers, pools, and locker rooms. Walking around these places barefoot puts yourself at risk of developing Athlete's Foot.

Aside from catching Athlete's Foot from these moist environments, many people experience recurring Athlete's Foot after getting infected once. Reoccurring infections are likely due to improper treatment. Once the fungus begins to grow on your feet, you must completely eradicate it, or else it can regrow. If you are frustrated with reoccurring Athlete's Foot, our podiatrist in Great Neck can provide you with a treatment plan to extinguish your Athlete's Foot for good!

Symptoms

Athlete's Foot usually manifests itself as cracked skin between the toes. However, there are other signs of this infection. These include:

Some symptoms of Athlete’s Foot can also be symptoms of other conditions. We recommend visiting a podiatrist to get evaluated so you can get the appropriate treatment. If you are looking for a podiatrist, our podiatrist in Great Neck is ready to help!

Contact PRINE Health A Podiatrist In Great Neck

Due to the nature of the infection, Athlete's Foot can be very contagious. Not only can it be passed from person to person, but also through shared spaces or shared clothing. Therefore, you should avoid sharing socks and towels when dealing with Athlete's Foot. The fungus can remain on the material or surface and transmit through contact, which is why the infection is so contagious. To prevent the spread, you should never walk barefoot in shared spaces and always use clean and dry towels. For more information on Athlete's Foot, check out our website or visit our Podiatrist in Great Neck.

Meet The Providers

Patient Experience

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.

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.

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.

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