Twin County Regional Healthcare is proud to announce the launch of comprehensive podiatry services, now available to the community through an exciting partnership with Southwest Podiatry PC. This collaboration brings experienced podiatric physicians—Dr. Heather B. Pearman, D.P.M., Dr. Sushila L. Kabadi, D.P.M., and Dr. Brett J. Burton, D.P.M.—to Twin County Regional Healthcare, offering expert care for a range of foot and ankle conditions.

Podiatry is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the feet, ankles, and lower extremities. Whether it’s a painful bunion, persistent heel pain, a nagging ingrown toenail, or complications from diabetes, podiatry plays a vital role in maintaining mobility, reducing pain, and improving quality of life.

“Our feet are the foundation of our movement, and when foot or ankle issues arise, they can severely impact everyday life. Bringing these podiatric services to our hospital means that patients no longer have to travel far to receive high-quality, specialized care—they can now get the help they need right here at home,” said Chief Executive Officer Sudandra Ratnasamy, MBA, FACHE.

The new podiatry services will address a wide variety of conditions, including Bunions, Hammertoes, Heel pain, Ingrown toenails, Diabetic foot care, Plantar fasciitis, Foot injuries, Skin and nail conditions

Treatment options may include custom foot orthotics, physical therapy, surgical intervention, and preventive care—all tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Having podiatry services available locally benefits the community by improving access to specialized care, reducing travel time, and promoting early intervention for foot and ankle issues. This is particularly important for individuals managing chronic conditions like diabetes, where foot care is essential to preventing serious complications.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about the podiatry services now available at Twin County Regional Healthcare, please call 276.236.8181 or visit www.tcrh.org/podiatry

About Twin County Regional Healthcare:

Twin County Regional Hospital (TCRH) is the flagship of the Twin County Regional Healthcare delivery system, a Duke LifePoint Healthcare affiliate, centered on the mission “Making Communities Healthier®.  The hospital is in Galax, Virginia, the center of the Twin Counties of Grayson and Carroll Counties in Southwest Virginia.  Twin County Regional Hospital has been the anchor and the region’s leader of healthcare for over 50 years offering services such as acute care, inpatient behavioral health, cardiac rehab/cardio direct, cardiology, cardiopulmonary services, chronic disease management, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, intensive care, lab/lab direct, occupational health, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, stroke center, surgical services, neurology, urology, women’s health and birthing center and many other services. For additional information, please call 276.236.8181 or visit www.TCRH.org or find TCRH on Facebook.

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