Lewis County Podiatry

Lewis County Podiatry offers individualized foot and ankle care for all ages. We understand that a foot or ankle condition can seriously impact a patient's life, and our goal is to alleviate the pain and restore each patient's quality of life.

Podiatrist Gifferd Ko, DPM, MSc, AACFAS, diagnoses and treats a wide range of podiatric conditions for patients, with an interest in sports medicine, he also has an interest in fractures and sprains of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Ko provides care for many foot conditions, including:

·         Arch Pain

·         Arthritis

·         Bunions

·         Bursitis

·         Congenital Foot Deformities (treatment & corrections)

·         Diabetic Foot Problems

·         Flat Feet

·         Fractures & Sprains – foot and ankle

·         Fungus

·         Hammertoes

·         Heel Spurs (heel pain-plantar fasciitis)

·         Injuries, such as dislocations, fractures, sprains and strains

·         Metatarsal Disorders

·         Nail Care

·         Nail Conditions – ingrown, thickened, black and blue nails

·         Nerve disorders, such as neuromas, tarsal tunnel syndrome, burning and numbness

·         Pigeon toes and other biomechanical problems

·         Plantar fasciitis

·         Reconstructive Surgery

·         Skin conditions like athlete’s foot, fungus, calluses and corns, cracks and fissures, psoriasis, and warts

·         Tendonitis and other ligament, muscle, and tendon conditions

To schedule an appointment, call at 315-376-1250.   

Lewis County Podiatry is located next to Lewis County Orthopedics on the main health system campus, Medical Arts Building, first floor, Suite 120A in Lowville. 

Phone: 315-376-1250 * Fax: 315-376-4259

Gifferd Ko, MSc, AACFAS

 Dr. Ko received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, followed by residency at Emory University School of Medicine.  He earned a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario.  Dr. Ko is also board-eligible with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.