Podiatry in Artesia NM
Podiatry in Artesia NM
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Quick summary: Artesia General Hospital offers podiatry in Artesia, NM, led by Dr. Alieu Kanu, DPM, a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon. Care ranges from heel pain, ingrown toenails and diabetic foot exams to Charcot reconstruction, diabetic limb salvage and total ankle replacement, serving Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell and Eddy County.
Artesia General Hospital Podiatry and Advanced Foot Care in Southeastern NM
If you are looking for a podiatrist in Artesia, NM, Artesia General Hospital’s podiatry program covers the full range of foot and ankle care, from heel pain and ingrown toenails to complex reconstructive surgery. The program is led by Dr. Alieu Kanu, DPM, a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon whose advanced training in diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, and complex foot and ankle surgery means even the most serious problems can be treated close to home. Dr. Kanu began seeing patients in October 2026 and is accepting new patients. AGH podiatry serves patients throughout Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, and the surrounding Pecos Valley.
What conditions does AGH’s podiatry team treat?
AGH’s podiatry program treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions, from routine issues to complex reconstructive cases:
- Everyday foot care: heel pain and plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, corns and calluses, toenail problems, and routine diabetic foot exams
- Pediatric and adolescent care: foot and ankle problems in children and teens, from structural concerns to youth sports injuries
- Diabetic and wound-related: diabetic foot ulcers, chronic non-healing wounds, poor circulation, infections
- Deformities and structural issues: Charcot foot, bunions, hammertoes, cavus (high-arch) foot
- Trauma and injury: fractures, sprains, and elective trauma repair
- Chronic: severe ankle and/or foot arthritis and revisional surgery for prior foot or ankle procedures that haven’t resolved a patient’s pain
Patients managing diabetes have a particular reason to establish podiatry care early: routine foot checks catch problems before they become limb- and life-threatening. Our team works alongside primary care, endocrinology and wound care to manage chronic diabetic wounds in a coordinated way.
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What treatment options does AGH podiatry offer?
Dr. Kanu’s training spans both non-surgical and surgical care, so treatment is matched to what each foot or ankle condition actually needs:
- Non-surgical: routine nail and callus care, heel pain treatment, wound care, custom orthotics, bracing, and conservative management for arthritis and other structural conditions
- Surgical: reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Charcot reconstruction, arthroscopy, total ankle replacement, ankle fusion, arthrodiastasis, orthoplastic (nerve and soft-tissue) procedures, and diabetic limb salvage
- Revisional surgery for patients whose prior foot or ankle procedures didn’t resolve their symptoms
When should I see a podiatrist?
See a podiatrist for foot or ankle pain that doesn’t improve, a wound that hasn’t healed, or any sign of infection such as bad odor, redness, warmth, swelling, fever, chills and/or drainage. If you have diabetes, the CDC recommends checking your feet daily and getting a comprehensive foot exam at least once a year, since nerve damage can mask pain from a cut or blister until it’s already serious. Fractures, dislocations, or sudden deformity after an injury warrant immediate evaluation rather than a wait-and-see approach.
Who is AGH’s podiatrist?
Dr. Alieu Kanu, DPM is a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon with advanced training in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, diabetic limb salvage, Charcot reconstruction, and complex revisional procedures. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where he received the Dean’s Leadership Award, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University along with master’s degrees from George Washington University and Indiana University.
Dr. Kanu completed his podiatric residency at Inspira Health Network in New Jersey and his advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgical fellowship at HCA Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He is board qualified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board eligible with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He’s a published researcher whose work has appeared in several journals and national conferences.
What makes AGH’s podiatry care different for southeastern New Mexico patients?
If you’re searching for a podiatrist in Artesia, Carlsbad, or Roswell, AGH is the area’s foot and ankle clinic offering fellowship-level surgical training close to home. Advanced foot and ankle surgery, including diabetic limb salvage and Charcot reconstruction, typically means a long drive out of the region. AGH brings that level of subspecialty surgical training to Artesia, so patients from Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, and across Eddy County can get evidence-based, fellowship-level podiatric care without leaving southeastern New Mexico. Our modern surgical facilities support everything from in-office treatment to complex reconstructive procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does a podiatrist treat?
A podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg, including diabetic foot ulcers, bunions, hammertoes, fractures, chronic wounds, and conditions that require surgical reconstruction.
Is Dr. Kanu board qualified?
Yes. Dr. Kanu is board qualified with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board eligible with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Does AGH podiatry treat diabetic foot problems?
Yes. Diabetic limb salvage and chronic diabetic wound management are among Dr. Kanu’s core areas of specialized training.
Where does Dr. Kanu see patients?
Dr. Kanu sees patients at Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, New Mexico, serving Artesia, Carlsbad, Roswell, and the surrounding communities.
Does AGH podiatry treat children and teens?
Yes. Dr. Kanu provides pediatric and adolescent foot and ankle care, from structural concerns to youth sports injuries, alongside his adult practice.
What’s the difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedic surgeon?
Podiatrists like Dr. Kanu focuses exclusively on the foot and ankle, from routine care to complex reconstructive surgery. Orthopedic surgeons treat the broader musculoskeletal system, including the foot and ankle among other joints.
Does AGH podiatry treat sports injuries?
Dr. Kanu’s residency training included elective trauma and sports related injury alongside his reconstructive surgery focus.
This page is for general information and doesn’t replace a medical evaluation. Talk with Dr. Kanu or your care team about your specific symptoms and treatment options.
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