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 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.
Dr. Harwood is board certified in American Board Of Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Harwood is currently accepting new patients.
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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 M. Harwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brent M. Harwood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brent M. 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 M. Harwood a top-rated expert for Fungal Nail Infection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brent M. Harwood is classified as an Advanced expert for Fungal Nail Infection, 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 M. Harwood specialize in?
While Dr. Brent M. Harwood is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Plantar Fasciitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Brent M. Harwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Brent M. Harwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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
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- Advanced
- Fungal Nail InfectionDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Fungal Nail Infection.
- Ingrown ToenailDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Ingrown Toenail.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Harwood isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BunionsDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- CellulitisDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- GangreneDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Hammer ToeDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- LymphangitisDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- NecrosisDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- SAPHO SyndromeDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about SAPHO Syndrome.
- TendinitisDr. Harwood isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.