HMF’s podiatrists are Claire Futenma, D.P.M. and Mario Pacada, D.P.M. If you’ll be seeing one of these doctors for the first time, please download and complete the podiatry questionnaire.
Your feet walk about 115,000 miles over the course of a lifetime… that’s more than four trips around the world! Like most of us, you expect your feet to take you where you need to go, everyday – without interruption. You probably spend little time thinking about the health of your feet, but with all those miles you’re logging, good foot health is vital to your overall health and your ability to maintain your daily activities.
For children, adults and seniors, the Huntington Medical Foundation podiatrists are focused on providing a treatment plan designed to address your specific problems and maintain the health of your feet.
Our podiatrists provide expert care in the diagnosis and treatment of ankle and foot disorders such as:
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Nerve pain and neuromas
- Common foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions and hammertoes
- Sports-related overuse syndrome and injuries
- Congenital and developmental deformities, such as flat feet, high – arched feet or in toeing walk
- Diabetic foot care (prevention of problems and treatment of complications such as infection and ulcerations)
- Ingrown and fungal toenails
- Warts and other skin problems
- Conservative care and surgical reconstruction of arthritic disease
- Acute injuries to the foot or ankle, such as fracture, dislocation and sprains
We also specialize in:
- Custom-made and fitted orthotics
- Shoes and shoe inserts for patients and Diabetes

