Yes - persistent pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches is most often caused by tendon irritation or nearby structural inflammation, and imaging is frequently neede...
Dr. William Naughton, DPM
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Dr. William Naughton, DPM and Chief Medical Officer at Bilt Labs.
Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery® and a Board-Certified podiatrist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience.
- Former Acting Chief of Podiatry, Providence VA Medical Center
- Former Chairman, RI Dept of Health Board of Podiatry
- NPI License # 1245247089
Education
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine (2002)
-Chief Resident
Roger Williams Medical Center (2004-2005)
B.S., Biology
- Rhode Island College (1998)
Certifications
- ABFAS Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgery (2012)
BLS & ACLS
- Certified
Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery® and a Board-Certified podiatrist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience.
- Former Acting Chief of Podiatry, Providence VA Medical Center
- Former Chairman, RI Dept of Health Board of Podiatry
- NPI License # 1245247089
Education
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- New York College of Podiatric Medicine (2002)
-Chief Resident
Roger Williams Medical Center (2004-2005)
B.S., Biology
- Rhode Island College (1998)
Certifications
- ABFAS Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgery (2012)
BLS & ACLS
- Certified
Posts made by Dr. William Naughton, DPM
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How do I know if I have a heel spur or plantar fasciitis?posted in Heel Pain
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What could cause the back of my heel to hurt?posted in Heel Pain
Yes - pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles tendon attaches is commonly caused by irritation of the tendon or surrounding tissues, even in people who are not highly active. Poste...
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How do I get rid of arch pain in my foot?posted in High Arches
Yes - persistent arch pain in people with high arches is often caused by excessive stress on a rigid arch that does not absorb shock well, leading to tissue irritation and early plantar fas...
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How to tell if I have metatarsalgia in my feet?posted in Metatarsalgia
Yes - metatarsalgia commonly causes aching, sharp, or burning pain in the ball of the foot and often improves with proper forefoot support. Pain in the ball of the foot that worsens with standing,...
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Help! How can I relieve Morton's neuroma pain?posted in Morton's Neuroma
Yes - sudden burning or sharp pain between the third and fourth toes is most commonly caused by Morton’s neuroma, a compression of a forefoot nerve. Morton’s neuroma develops w...
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How do I keep my feet from burning or tingling at night? Is it Morton's neuroma?posted in Morton's Neuroma
Yes - burning, tingling, or prickling sensations in the feet at night are often nerve-related and should be properly evaluated to identify the underlying cause. Nighttime foot sensations t...
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How to fix feet rolling out a.k.a supination?posted in Supination
Yes - this pattern is called supination, where the foot rolls outward and places excessive weight on the outer edge, often leading to pain and instability if left uncorrected. Supination a...
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Why do my feet roll to the inside? Overpronation?posted in Overpronation
Yes - uneven shoe wear and ankles rolling inward on concrete floors strongly indicate overpronation that should be corrected to prevent ongoing pain and injury. When a new job requires sta...
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Best treatments for plantar fasciitis and heel pain?posted in Plantar Fasciitis
Yes - plantar fasciitis improves most reliably when mechanical strain on the plantar fascia is reduced with proper, consistent arch support. Plantar fasciitis can feel overwhelming because...
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How to heal plantar fasciitis quickly?posted in Plantar Fasciitis
Yes - when icing and stretching haven’t resolved plantar fasciitis, custom orthotics are often the fastest and most reliable way to accelerate healing. If you’ve been consisten...
