Welcome to the Website of

Dr. Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS

 Thank you for visiting my website. I have been placing information and articles on this site for many years and have received millions of  hits during that time (and not that many of them were mine). I have designed it for people who like to read about their foot and ankle problems. Since I started the web site, I have added two associates to my practice, Dr. Darren Payne and Dr. Stephen Benson.  Since my site is filled with just my thoughts and opinions they are not, necessarily, shared by my colleagues. To see our less controversial (and less windy) practice web site, I offer you: www.ConejoFeet.com, the practice site for The Agoura Los Robles Podiatry Centers (ALRPC). The ALRPC practice site has a lot of material about our office, many of our policies and the registration forms to be filled out before your visit. I suggest all prospective patients visit www.ConejoFeet.com.

 I made the web site to give my patients the extra depth information that I don’t always have time to cover in the office visit. Visitors who are not my patients are welcome to browse the information found here. My younger colleagues are both under 50 and they, like many their age, do not favor in depth reading. They prefer their information presented to them in a few short, crisp bullet points. I, being of the, ahem, older generation, like to read about my ailments in greater depth. Here, I present the greater depth. If you ask a question about heel pain or bunions that I have not answered in my two monographs, I will quickly add it so that it is as complete as I can make it. If you agree with this philosophy, welcome to my page. If you correspond with me please let me know if you like the in depth reporting.

 Remember, this site is in no way intended to tell you how your own ailment or problem should be treated, only the approach I use when confronted with certain situations. Your problem may well be different from what you think it is and should always be evaluated by the appropriate professional, whether podiatrist, orthopedist or other authority. Please understand that I, nor anyone else, can offer you a proper diagnosis or treatment plan without seeing and feeling the problem at hand (foot?).  Happy reading.

 Sincerely, Michael Zapf, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, FACFAOM

 P.S. All the information in this web site is © by me and it is mine alone. No picture or any of the articles cannot be used by anyone without permission from me, personally.

01/08/2012

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Ron H is one of my favorite patients. I met him and his wife when I first moved to Agoura Hills in 1985. I started in July. In August of that year Agoura Hills held its annual Pony Express Days festivity. Agoura Hills was a one time stop for the famous Pony Express (the location is now a well know Martini Bar!). part of the Pony Express Days was a parade that ended at a Rotary pancake breakfast at the parking lot of the then new Ralph's Market. Over pancakes and juice I met Ron and his lovely wife. Ron had heel pain and I somehow talked him into coming to see me. Since that time we have tried shoe modifications, orthotics, cortisone injections, physical therapy and, yes, even voodoo. (O.K. we didn't try voodoo - probably because we don't know voodoo). Nothing worked very well. That is until SHOCKWAVE THERAPY.

In October of 2003 we subjected Ron's heel to 20 minutes of SHOCKWAVE THERAPY. The results were outstanding. Ron sent me the following letter dated January 12, 2004

Dear Dr. Zapf, I just wanted you to know how much the ultrasonic treatment for my heel spur has helped me. I still can't believe that I can walk without pain! Before I had the treatment, I was limping even after only walking a short distance. I was no longer exercising and my quality of life was impaired. A relatively short time after the treatment i was up and walking without pain, as if I had never has the problem And, my insurance company paid for it. I am very grateful to you for helping me get my life back!"

Sincerely, Ron H

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