Michael S. Nirenberg
Experienced in Bunions

Dr. Michael S. Nirenberg

Podiatric Medicine
Friendly Foot Care PC
50 West 94th Place, 
Crown Point, IN 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Bunions
Friendly Foot Care PC
50 West 94th Place, 
Crown Point, IN 
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Overview

Dr. Nirenberg applies the latest techniques to alleviate toe pain, heel pain, heel spur pain, plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle pain and problems, and he explains problems to patients in simple, down-to-earth language. He is also super friendly, caring and approachable – in fact, he often calls patients himself after surgery to check on them!

Dr. Nirenberg also has specialized training in nerve surgery, having trained with the world-renowned nerve surgeon Dr. Lee Dellon of Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Nirenberg enjoys making a difference in the lives of others, especially our patients. He has helped numerous patients overcome dropfoot, and has helped many others walk free from pain and recover their health.

Dr. Nirenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bunions. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, and Nerve Decompression.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
MHC Surgical Center
Specialties
Podiatric Medicine
Licenses
Podiatrist in IN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Multiple Specialties In Podiatry
Hospital Affiliations
Pinnacle Hospital
Methodist Hospitals Inc
Broadwest Surgical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Best Podiatrist - NW Indiana Times

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Zing Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Friendly Foot Care PC
50 West 94th Place, Crown Point, IN 46307
Call: 219-663-2273

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nirenberg has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Plantar Fasciitis
Hammer Toe
Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Diabetic Neuropathy
Morton Neuroma
Bunions
Ingrown Toenail
Tendinitis
Foot Drop

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


30 Total Publications

The Utility of the Tinel Sign in the Diagnosis of High Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
The Utility of the Tinel Sign in the Diagnosis of High Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.
Journal: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Published: April 26, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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    Elite
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  • Distinguished
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
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    Distinguished
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  • Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction
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    Advanced
    . Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
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  • Morton Neuroma
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    Advanced
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  • Nerve Decompression
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    Advanced
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  • Plantar Fasciitis
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    Advanced
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  • Tendinitis
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    Advanced
    . Learn about Tendinitis.
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  • Experienced
  • Bunions
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    Experienced
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  • Foot Drop
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    Experienced
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  • Hammer Toe
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    Experienced
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