Dr. Efren E De La Rosa, DPM

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Primary: Podiatrist (Foot Specialist)

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Phone: (915) 532-3721

Address: 114 W Castellano Dr, El Paso, TX 79912

Website: http://thefootinstitute.com

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Dr. Efren E De La Rosa, DPM

General Practitioners

Warts
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition in which the joints become inflamed, swollen, stiff, and painful. There are many different types of arthritis that can affect the joints of the feet and ankles. The two most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury of the ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot. It is caused by repetitive and excessive stress being placed on the heel, usually from participating in sports that involve a lot of running or jumping. The heel pain is usually described as a sharp, stabbing pain and is at its worst when you take your first few steps after a long period of rest, such as upon getting out of bed in the morning. Similarly, Achilles tendonitis is also an overuse injury, but of the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. The heel and back of the leg may be tender, painful, and swollen. Bursitis is an inflammation of the heel bursa, small fluid-filled sacs located inside the heel. It can cause redness and swelling in the fat pad of the heel. Sever’s disease is an overuse injury of the growth plate in the heel which most frequently affects children between the ages of 8 and 14. Nerve pain in the heel, while less common than pain from overuse, is often indicated by burning, stinging, or tingling sensations in the heel. These are usually caused by a compressed nerve.
Cryotherapy
There are a variety of treatment methods for plantar warts, including topical medications, laser therapy, cryotherapy, acid treatments, or removing the wart through surgery. You can prevent plantar warts by wearing shoes when walking in public spaces such as pools and locker rooms. Keeping your wart covered can help you avoid spreading it to other people.
Primary Care
Dr. De La Rosa is specifically trained to supervise and interpret radiology examinations, will analyze the images and send a signed report to your primary care physician or the physician who referred you for the exam, who will share the results with you. In most cases Dr. De La Rosa can discuss results with you at the conclusion of your examination.
Diabetic Foot Care
During her residency at Aultman Alliance Community Hospital program in Ohio, Dr. Rey received extensive training in diabetic foot care and elective and non-elective foot and rearfoot/ankle surgeries. She is Board Qualified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery.

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use ionizing radiation (as used in x-rays). Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels.
MRI
In orthopedic centers it can give direct access to MRI without having to make another appointment, saving time and cost for both the patient and the healthcare provider.
Radiology
O-scan designed for high through-put in Radiological settings and Orthopedic practices. It can easily work alongside whole body scanners in Radiology departments, allowing you to improve your work flow and provide an optimal patient experience.
X-Rays

Ankle Surgery
Dr. De La Rosa’s education, academic and board positions as well as 30 years of experience, make him a distinguished authority on many advanced diagnostic technologies, cutting-edge therapies and leading treatments for many types of foot and ankle disorders—including foot and ankle surgery. Recognizing the importance of continued education and training, Dr. De La Rosa works diligently to stay on top of emerging technologies and treatments to help the people of El Paso feel better and lead their best possible lives. Dr. De La Rosa also enjoys golf, riding motorcycles, and hanging out with his wife and grandkids.
Joint Replacement
Arthritis, which can affect the joints of the feet and ankles, can be treated surgically as well. Joint replacement surgery may be suggested for joints in the feet or the ankle joints if the arthritis is severe and significantly impacts your mobility. Systemic diseases, like diabetes, poor circulation, and peripheral neuropathy, can damage the lower limbs. When these conditions are left undiagnosed, untreated, or are poorly managed, lower limb problems often occur. Infected and poorly healing foot wounds, for example, are frequently seen among people with diabetes. When these wounds progress, surgery may be needed to remove damaged tissue and save the limb from amputation.
Bunions
Bunions can be diagnosed by a podiatrist through physically examining the foot. Sometimes, an X-ray may also be ordered to assess the extent of the deformity. Conservative treatments, such as wearing shoes with a wide toe box or custom orthotics, padding the bunion, and resting and icing the foot can stop the bunion from worsening. Surgery may be recommended to correct more severe bunions. If you have bunions, please see a podiatrist for treatment.
Ingrown Toenails
Most ingrown toenails are caused by improper trimming of the nails. Trimming your nails into a rounded shape or cutting them too short can lead to ingrown toenails. When trimming the toenails, it is suggested that you use nail clippers to trim the nails straight across. The nails’ length should be roughly even with the tips of your toes. Wearing shoes that are too tight and narrow in the toes can also lead to ingrown nails, as the tight shoes compress your toes and can cause the nails to dig into the skin. To avoid this, opt for shoes with a wide toe box.

Corns
Corns and calluses are hard layers of skin that usually form due to friction. Generally, they will be in areas of the foot that are bearing weight, or areas that frequently rub against the shoe. Soft corns are typically found between the toes.
Calluses
Doing a daily foot inspection, which can be done with the help of a mirror, is vital. This practice can help you detect any abnormalities in your feet early on so that they can be treated promptly. Each day, sit down in a chair and check both of your feet for any cuts, scrapes, sores, bruises, blisters, cracks, corns, calluses, swelling, or discoloration. Also, take note of how your feet feel. Is there any pain or discomfort? Burning, stinging, numbness, or itchy sensations? If you notice anything out of the ordinary, it is strongly suggested that you see a podiatrist as soon as possible. A podiatrist can help you by diagnosing and treating any foot problems when they arise, thus maintaining the health of your feet.
Fungus
Athlete’s foot is a contagious fungal infection of the skin of the feet - and it can affect more than just athletes. It is spread by contact between the skin of the feet and fungus, which can get in through tiny cracks in the skin. The fungus may be spread from walking on an infected surface or sharing personal items like shoes, socks, or towels with an infected individual. Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments like communal showers, locker rooms, and public swimming pools, so it is suggested that you wear shoes when walking in these areas to avoid direct contact with the fungus.
Lesions
Are you tired of dealing with pesky warts? We at The Foot Institute are very excited to announce that we have a brand new and effective treatment for surface based skin lesions, primarily warts.

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
During his residency in 2017 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) in association with University Hospital, Audie Murphy VA Hospital, and Texan Methodist Hospital, Dr. Galindo received extensive training in diabetic foot care, elective and non-elective surgeries, sports medicine, and other specialized areas of podiatric medicine. Dr. Galindo is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and Board Qualified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Ankle Sprain
Sprained ankles are a common podiatric injury. While athletes often suffer from sprained ankles sustained while playing sports, any sudden twisting, turning, or rolling of the ankle at an awkward angle can lead to an ankle sprain. Risk factors that increase your likelihood of an ankle injury include walking or running on uneven surfaces, having a poor physical condition, wearing high heels, and having a history of prior ankle injuries.
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

General Podiatry
To ensure your convenience, below is the information you need about our podiatry office, including our hours, location, appointment scheduling and insurance acceptance.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendon injuries are typically the result of overuse - a sudden increase of a repetitive activity that puts excess stress on the tendon. Activities that can lead to overuse injuries include running, jumping, playing certain sports, and working in a standing position for prolonged periods of time. People who have flat feet or an abnormal gait may also be more likely to develop Achilles tendon issues as their foot structure and walking pattern can put greater stress on the tendon.
Ankle Instability
When your ankle is sprained, the ligaments that support the ankle joint and connect the bones to each other are overstretched or torn. This can result in symptoms such as ankle pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, a restricted range of motion, and ankle instability. It may become difficult or even impossible to walk, and without taking time to fully recover, repeated ankle sprains are more likely to occur.
Ankle Sprain
Although the majority of foot and ankle conditions can be treated with conservative measures, there are cases when surgical intervention can be suggested or necessary to relieve symptoms and restore function. A variety of foot and ankle injuries, deformities, diseases, and systemic conditions that affect the lower limbs can be treated surgically. Whether or not surgery may benefit you is dependent on the problem and its duration, as well as its severity.
Arthritic Foot Care
Bunions Problems
A bunion is a common foot deformity characterized by a bony bump appearing at the base of the big toe joint. This bump tends to progressively worsen over time if left untreated, growing larger and pushing the big toe out of alignment. Beyond altering the physical appearance of the feet, bunions can also become painful, swollen, tender, and inflamed, making wearing shoes and walking uncomfortable.
Calluses
Diabetic Foot Care
The Foot Institute is available to treat foot and ankle ailments such as diabetic foot care, ingrown toenails, fungal toenails, warts and painful calluses. Our practice specializes in general foot care.
Flat Feet
Fungus Toenails
Onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the toenails, is a very common condition. The fungi that cause this infection live and thrive in warm and moist environments. Unfortunately, this makes the feet and toenails an ideal home for them. Toenail fungus is highly contagious and can be contracted from walking barefoot in places like public pools and communal showers, sharing personal items like towels and shoes, and coming into direct contact with an infected person.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes are thought to be caused by a muscle imbalance in the toes, which puts increased pressure on the toe’s tendons and joints. This muscle imbalance may be caused by genetic differences in the structure of your foot, wearing shoes that are too tight, small, or narrow, have no arch support, or have excessively high heels, neuromuscular diseases, and injury to the toes.
Heel Spurs
Heel spurs can be incredibly painful and sometimes may make you unable to participate in physical activities. To get medical care for your heel spurs, contact
Heel Pain
Foot Pain
Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a nail grows into the surrounding skin, rather than over it. This can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and tenderness of the surrounding area. In more severe cases, the area can become infected and lead to bleeding, oozing of pus, and fever, among other symptoms.
Foot Injuries
Metatarsalgia
Describing the location and type of foot pain that you are experiencing is the key to an accurate diagnosis. Pain in the heel is often caused by plantar fasciitis, Sever’s disease, bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, a heel spur, or a stress fracture. Pain in the middle of the foot may be due to an overuse injury, stress fracture, sprains, flat feet, or arthritis. Pain in the front of the foot is frequently the result of a sprained or broken toe, Morton’s neuroma, bunions, hammertoes, or metatarsalgia. Stinging, burning, or numbness may be indicative of damage to one or more nerves in the feet. Stabbing or sharp pain may be caused by an acute injury. Stiffness and a reduction are usually characteristic of a joint problem, such as arthritis.
Foot Neuroma
Foot Orthotics
Custom foot orthotics are a very good, conservative options with a high success rate. Foot orthotics are custom-molded supports that control the way the foot functions, similar to the way glasses control the way the eyes function to allow the user to see better. Foot orthotics decrease stress to the painful area of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is a frequent complaint among people who visit a podiatrist. It can have a variety of causes, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, bursitis, Sever’s disease, and nerve pain. The location and type of pain that you are experiencing helps guide diagnosis.
Podiatric Deformities
Certain injuries may require surgery to ensure a full recovery. These can include severe ankle sprains, fractures, Achilles tendon ruptures, turf toe, Morton’s neuroma, and plantar fasciitis. While foot deformities can usually be dealt with conservatively, surgical treatment may be warranted if the deformity is moderate to severe or impacts your quality of life. Common foot deformities that can be treated with surgery include bunions and hammertoes.
Podiatric Surgery
Dr. De La Rosa was board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in 2000 and serves as a Board Member of the El Paso Diabetes Association. He is also a member of both the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and the American Podiatric Medical Association. He is affiliated with the Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus. As a teaching professional, Dr. De La Rosa has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS).

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