Howard County Foot & Ankle is a state-of-the-art podiatry practice located in Columbia, Maryland. Led by Christina Bui, DPM, MPH, the team’s mission is to administer expert medical care and quality patient education to individuals of all ages living throughout the DMV area. Dr. Bui and the Howard County Foot & Ankle team offer personable, attentive care for a variety of ailments affecting the foot and ankle. They offer various innovative treatments, including numerous minimally invasive foot and ankle procedures, that can help you regain or preserve your mobility so you can enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle for years to come. Dr. Christina Bui is a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon serving patients in Howard County and surrounding areas. She specializes in comprehensive conservative and surgical care of the foot and ankle. She is an expert in heel pain, foot and ankle arthritis, sports-related injuries, ankle arthroscopy, bunions, lesser toe deformities, fracture care, limb salvage, amputation prevention, wound care, total ankle replacement, and foot and ankle deformity correction. At Howard County Foot & Ankle, foot and ankle surgery is typically only recommended after conservative measures have failed to offer you meaningful relief. However, Dr. Bui is a highly skilled foot and ankle surgeon who can help ensure favorable outcomes that ultimately enhance your mobility and quality of life. Dr. Christina Bui completed her reconstructive fellowship in Columbus, Ohio and surgical residency in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned both her medical degree and master’s degree in Public Health at Temple University in Philadelphia. Prior to that, she graduated from Yale University and now she is happy to call Maryland home and serve patients here. Dr. Bui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease.

Dr. Polun's area of clinical expertise includes foot and ankle surgery, laser treatment for fungal toenails, laser therapy for chronic foot pain, and customized foot orthotics. Dr. Polun is an advocate for healthy lifestyles and exercise, and has also served as a volunteer on staff doctor for youth sporting events. In 2014, the National Consumer Advisory Board named Dr. Polun one of America’s Best Podiatrists. Dr. Polun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, Bunions, and Ledderhose Disease.

Gayle Schwartz is a Physiatrist in Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Spinal Stenosis, and Decorticate Posture. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

John Murphy is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Ellicott City, Maryland. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis.

Michael Matthews is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Timothy Yoon is a Physiatrist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Chronic Pain, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Reich is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Elkton, Maryland. Dr. Reich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Athlete's Foot, Ledderhose Disease, and Fibromatosis.

Dr. Edward G. Magur is an orthopaedic surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, located in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building and Chevy Chase, MD. He is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Magur has a conservative management approach, preferring to use nonoperative methods on patients if feasible. Dr. Magur has an expertise in foot and ankle conditions, injuries and disorders. Dr. Magur earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed a general surgery internship and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, followed by an orthopaedic foot and ankle fellowship at Center for Orthopaedic Care. Dr. Magur was the foot and ankle consultant for the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards and Washington Ballet, as well as the former assistant team physician for the Washington Nationals. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Medical Association. Dr. Magur has a research interest in foot and ankle injuries of athletes, as well as foot and ankle arthroscopy and reconstruction. He has contributed to numerous publications and presented his research as well. Dr. Magur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovitis, Flat Feet, and Tenosynovitis.

Sudheer Reddy is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andre Gazdag, a graduate of the University of California, Davis and Duke University Medical School, is a trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of conditions of the foot and ankle, including those related to rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and trauma. Dr. Gazdag has particular clinical interest in treating sports-related foot and ankle injuries, and has substantial experience performing arthroscopic ankle surgery. See more information about Dr. Gazdag at www.OrthoBethesda.com. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Ask the Expert: Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries (09/30/2014). Lectures & Presentations Health Tips for Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries, http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/about_the_hospital/news_publications/ask_the_expert/foot_ankle_injuries_prevention.html, 1/1/14. Dr. Gazdag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Mark Klaiman is a Physiatrist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Klaiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.

The Minimally Invasive Foot & Ankle Center is a boutique private practice founded by Dr. Hummira H. Abawi, DPM, dedicated to overall patient well-being and foot health. With a personalized approach, the practice blends cutting-edge surgical techniques with compassionate care to deliver exceptional outcomes for both children and adults. Dr. Abawi is a foot and ankle surgeon who brings advanced expertise and innovation to her patients. She also serves on the Maryland Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, where she helps shape the future of podiatric care across the state. Her clinical expertise spans sports injuries, ankle and foot arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, flatfoot reconstruction, Charcot deformity, and advanced diabetic wound care. She is recognized as one of the first surgeons on the East Coast to perform minimally invasive bunion and hammertoe surgery and has fellowship training in pediatric congenital deformities, including clubfoot and flatfoot, making her uniquely qualified to treat both adult and pediatric complex cases. Dr. Abawi is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center and leads her Columbia-based private practice, where she provides comprehensive services ranging from custom orthotics and fracture management to advanced wound healing therapies and state-of-the-art minimally invasive corrective surgery. Widely respected for her expertise and compassionate care, Dr. Abawi accepts a broad range of insurance plans. She is committed to helping patients restore function, relieve pain, and return to the activities they love with confidence. Dr. Abawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Bunions, Claw Foot, and Hammer Toe.

Robert Vanfosson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Great Mills, Maryland. Dr. Vanfosson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fungal Nail Infection. Dr. Vanfosson is currently accepting new patients.

Willie Yu is a Physiatrist in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Yu has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Dr. Yu is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Goldberg is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Cypher is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Salisbury, Maryland. Dr. Cypher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Justin Pointer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Waldorf, Maryland. Dr. Pointer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Pointer is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Tolley is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Tolley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Fungal Nail Infection, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Tolley is currently accepting new patients.

Herman Zarate is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Zarate is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Fungal Nail Infection. Dr. Zarate is currently accepting new patients.

Gene Mirkin is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Pasadena, Maryland. Dr. Mirkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Ingrown Toenail, Tendinitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Mirkin is currently accepting new patients.