Welcome to the personal website of

Dr. Michael A. Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACFAOM

Thank you for visiting the web site of Dr. Michael Zapf. He is a member of the Agoura-Los Robles Podiatry Centers

The "real" practice web site, the one that contains registration forms, doctor information for all the office and directions to the office is located at:

www.conejofeet.com   ç Click here

I am Dr. Michael Zapf. I have been offering a full range of podiatric medical services, from ingrown nails to heel pain and foot surgery, to my friends and neighbors in the Las Virgenes, Conejo and Simi Valleys since 1985. This is my personal web site. It has been up since 1990 and has received more than 2 million visits. The entire site is my responsibility only and nearly everything on the site was written by me. You are welcome to peruse this site and learn what you can about me, your feet and the problems your feet can develop. Things happen fast in medicine so whatever you read could well be outdated, especially if it was written many years ago. On this site you will read historic articles that I wrote for a lay audience as long as 25 years ago, so please do not take anything on this site as definitive or as applying directly to your condition. You may wonder why I have my own site even though there is also an official practice site. Well, my partners are of a younger generation raised on tweets, e-mails and iPhones. They want a professional site that they believe better represents the professional nature of our practice. They also believe that people no longer take the time to read anything of length. I, on the other foot, think there is still a world out there full of people who still read lengthy descriptions of problems and solutions. if you are one of those old fashioned readers, then this site if for you. Let me know what you think. Let me know you are out there.

Please note that all information and photographs on this site are copyrighted by me, Michael Zapf, DPM, and cannot be used for any private or commercial purposes. I work with two other podiatrists in my practice who may or may not share any of my ideas and philosophy. Do not expect them to practice the way I do or even believe in any of the speculation I present here. If you appreciate what I have written and want me to be your treating doctor, you will have to ask for me specifically. Even if my office says at first, " He is booked until next month",  I still want to see you as long as you are a little flexible with your schedule. If your visit is an emergency, I know that  you will be happy with either of my associates, Dr. Darren Payne or Dr. Steve Benson. They are exceedingly well trained and capable in any foot emergency.

Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACFAOM     (If you want to know what all those initials mean, click here   è  

Our office phone number is (818) 707-3668 and my e-mail address is zfootdoc [at] doctor [dot] com

Agoura Hills Office: 28240 Agoura Road, Suite 101, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Thousand Oaks Office: 555 Marin Street, Suite 290, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

For the address, hours and registration forms please see the practice web site: www.conejofeet.com

07/24/2010

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NEWS RELEASE

 Contact:           Michael Zapf, DPM, FACFAS

Telephone:        (818) 707-3668

 AGOURA PODIATRIST, Michael Zapf,

OFFERS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY SOLUTION

   TO TREAT DEBILITATING FOOT PAIN

 Agoura Hills, CA --  March 10, 2004 -- Dr. Michael Zapf announced that he is now offering office based extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) sometimes called High Energy Shockwave Therapy for the treatment of plantar fasciitis (plantar fash-e-i-tis).

 Commonly referred to as heel spurs, plantar fasciitis is a painful and often debilitating condition that afflicts more than 2.5 million people in the United States each year. Although everyone is at risk, plantar fasciitis is most commonly found in athletes, runners, overweight individuals, or those who are required to stand on hard surfaces for prolonged periods of time. Dr. Zapf reports that plantar fasciitis is the most common athletic injury he sees in his busy practice. Although conservative treatment will remedy the problem in 90 to 95% of the cases, prior to ESWT surgery was the only available alternative for chronic sufferers. Surgery is highly invasive, numerous complications can arise, including infection and has a success rate of only 50% compared with 70% to 80% for ESWT. The recovery time from surgery can be as long as 6 to 8 weeks whereas for ESWT the patient can return to normal activity the following day.

 Shockwave therapy is based on breakthrough technology that has been effectively treating urinary stones for more than 20 years. This noninvasive, outpatient procedure often requires only a single, 30-minute session. On the day of the procedure, the patient is given an ankle block using local anesthesia. The High Energy Shockwave Device, operated by United Shockwave Therapies, sends high-energy shock waves through the heel and jumpstarts the healing process by regenerating blood vessels in the injured area as well as providing an analgesic effect. The Epos Ultra is the first and only shock wave therapy device with built-in ultrasound, enabling caregivers to pinpoint the precise treatment area without guesswork.

 “Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a safe and effective alternative to the traditional treatment methods available for plantar fasciitis,” said Dr. Zapf. “By offering this treatment I am able to help patients get back to their active lifestyles and significantly reduce healthcare costs for employers as employees are able to return to work within days rather than weeks or months.” Dr. Zapf has treated more than two dozen patients [more than 75 as of 4-1-09] with High Energy Shockwave with surprisingly good results. Two patients had a resolution of pain that measured “9” or “10” on a 10-point scale and most had a reduction of 4-6 points. Said Dr. Zapf, “One of the patients I did in September of last year called my office in December from a local shopping mall. She reported, with a catch in her throat, that she was holiday shopping and able to walk around for the first time in nearly two years. She stated that Shockwave therapy had given me my life back.”

 Dr. Zapf performs the treatment in his office thus saving the costly expense of a Surgical Center or hospital. Exactly how much out-of-pocket expense you will have for Shockwave therapy can only be determined by calling United Shockwave Services directly at 877-465-4845  For more information about the treatment or to schedule an appointment, please contact Dr. Zapf at (818) 707-3668.

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Last modified: July 24, 2010