In order to best serve the patient, Dr. Baik is on call for the patient during the recovery phase.  Dr. Baik understands that a surgery is a major event in someone’s life so he would like to be there for the patient as much as possible.  Whether the patient has a quick question or would like to discuss matters in detail, Dr. Baik is only a phone call away.  Dr. Baik believes that medicine is best with a team approach - a strong relationship and effective communication between the patient and the doctor.

Arthritic Big Toe Joint (Hallux Limitus/Rigidus)
Hallux Limitus is the loss of motion to the big toe joint.  The big toe joint is the main propeller of the foot, therefore normal motion is crucial this joint. http://tustinpodiatryclinic.com/big_toe.html
Hammertoe
A hammertoe deformity is a contracture of a lesser toe (all toes with exception of big toes), most frequently with the second toe.  It can lead to painful corns, rubbing of the skin in shoes, wounds, and general shoe fitting problems.  http://tustinpodiatryclinic.com/hammertoe.html
Ingrown Nails
An ingrown nail is characterized by the side or corner of a nail painfully digging into the skin.  An ingrown toenail may be caused by improper trimming of the nail, trauma (e.g. stubbing of the nail), hereditary, improper shoegearhttp://tustinpodiatryclinic.com/ingrown.html
Bunion
A bunion deformity is a misaligned big toe joint that can become swollen and tender, causing the big toe to deviate towards the second toe and a bump (bunion) to form on the side of the big toe joint.http://tustinpodiatryclinic.com/bunion.html
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions seen in our office and is the most common reason for heel pain.  http://tustinpodiatryclinic.com/plantar.html
Tailor’s Bunion
A Tailor’s bunion is defined as a bony prominence on the outside aspect of the foot near the baby toe (5th metatarsal-phalangeal joint).  It is similar in presentation and treatment of a bunion.  http://tustinpodiatryclinic.com/tailor.html

Note: The procedures below are only some of the more common procedures performed by Dr. Baik and is not a comprehensive list