Overview
Dr. Harwood attended the University of South Alabama and Troy University before completing his undergraduate and Podiatric Medical degrees at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (SCPM) in Chicago. After becoming a podiatric physician, Dr. Harwood completed a one year Podiatric Residency at the Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). It was here that he developed expertise in wound treatment as well as diabetic foot treatments. He also completed an extensive two year residency at St. Clair’s Hospital and Health Center in New York City. During this residency, he honed his surgical skills and developed protocols for foot treatment and care for professional dancers and other athletes.
Dr. Harwood returned to the Southeast in 1996 to service underserved communities that he had identified during his undergraduate training. He was the first podiatric physician to establish a local presence in several Alabama communities. Dr. Harwood is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Currently he is the Carrier Advisory Committee Chairman for the Alabama Podiatric Medical Association where he served as president for four years.
Dr. Harwood is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Dr. Harwood is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Surgery.
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Locations
Fairhope, AL 36532
1318 S Main Street, Atmore, AL 36502
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Harwood 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brent Harwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brent Harwood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brent Harwood by calling their office at 251-928-6768. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brent Harwood a top-rated expert for Athlete's Foot?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brent Harwood is classified as an Distinguished expert for Athlete's Foot, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brent Harwood specialize in?
While Dr. Brent Harwood is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Brent Harwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Brent Harwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Florida Blue. We recommend calling the office directly at 251-928-6768 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Athlete's FootDr. Harwood isDistinguished. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Advanced
- FibromatosisDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromatosis.
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- Ledderhose DiseaseDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Ledderhose Disease.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BunionsDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- GangreneDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Hammer ToeDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- TendinitisDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.