Put Your Best Foot Forward

With Dr. Orlando Cedeño at Abacoa Podiatry By

The rst time Dr. Orlando Cedeño, DPM, FACFAS, saw a podiatrist was as an athlete in school. He didn’t realize it at the time, but he was getting a rst look into his future as a foot and ankle doctor and surgeon. It wasn’t until later on, when his mother was diagnosed with Diabetes, that Dr. Cedeño remembered podiatry. Diabetics have a “strong need” for diabetic limb salvage, a procedure often handled by podiatric surgeons. Suddenly, podiatry became personal.

So, with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and a passion for people, Dr. Cedeño decided to earn his degree in Podiatry from Barry University. After graduating in 2006, he pursued his passion even further and completed a 3-year foot and ankle surgical residency followed by an international trauma fellowship in Switzerland. But he still wasn’t nished yet… next was Dr. Cedeño’s FACFAS certi cation.

The FACFAS title indicates that Dr. Cedeño is a fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. The certi cation requires an extensive amount of work and testing, as well as re-certi cation every 10 years. Not every podiatrist is a FACFAS! There is no requirement for doctors to pursue the certi cation, but Dr. Cedeño did because he wants to provide the best, most comprehensive experience for his patients. He is also board certi ed by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Fast forward to today, and Dr. Cedeño is utilizing his expertise to help and heal people all over Palm Beach

County (and beyond!) at his practice, Abacoa Podiatry. Dr. Cedeño has a Jamaican and Dominican background and his wife is Jewish, so he felt South Florida was the perfect place to experience the amalgamation of these cultures.

Abacoa Podiatry is “more of a boutique practice” in that it is a smaller, private setting where you will truly get to know the doctors and staff members. The doctors really take their time, listening to everything you have to say and thoroughly examining your feet and ankles to diagnose your issue. Dr. Cedeño explains, “We have a family practice that’s old school. You’re not a number! We look at you as an individual and as a friend. That’s why we call our patients ‘friends of the practice.’” Even with surgical procedures, you can expect to see the doctors throughout the entire process, from beginning to end.

For Dr. Cedeño, it’s very important to understand and listen to patients. His goal is not only to nd a solution and relieve pain for patients, but also to make them feel comfortable and heard. He says, “Having that relationship with your doctor where you can express yourself, and where we can formulate what’s going on and what to expect… that’s something that patients really appreciate.”

Dr. Cedeño is also very focused on using the latest and greatest in technology at Abacoa Podiatry. For example, patients can take advantage of a modern regenerative treatment called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

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Therapy. PRP Therapy involves using your own blood and plasma to inject into your wound or joint so that your body heals itself! Your plasma acts like a natural steroid, and Dr. Cedeño explains, “There’s nothing better than injecting your own body’s plasma.”

Abacoa Podiatry is also home to lasers that help with issues such as fungal nails, warts, and chronic pain. It may sound intimidating, but the laser does not hurt and treatment is completed in the of ce in less than an hour. By the end of your appointment, you can leave as normal… minus the pain and discomfort!

Victoria, a new patient at Abacoa Podiatry, recently underwent her rst cold laser treatment at the practice. She experiences random shooting pains in her feet that prevent her from wearing certain shoes. After the

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Cedeno uses the latest cutting-edge surgical methods to reliably produce excellent results from your foot or ankle surgery.

Wound Care

Our central goal is to heal your wound as quickly as possible. Rapid healing dramatically reduces your risk of infection, infection complications, and limb loss.

Shockwave Therapy

Abacoa Podiatry is one of the only centers in the country to offer both the revolutionary high-intensity and lowintensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (EWST) for heal pain.

Laser Procedures

Depending upon the type of foot problem you may have, Abacoa Podiatry may recommend the use of one of our medical lasers to assist in the treatment process.

Bunion

We consider the extent of the bone changes in your foot, your activity level, your overall health, and other individual factors when formulating a bunion treatment approach. Usually, the rst-line treatment is nonsurgical care to relieve your bunion pain treatment though, Victoria could already feel a difference! She says, “I didn’t feel any pain from the laser and Dr. Cedeño explained everything to me as he went through the process. I am de nitely coming back for another treatment!”

Abacoa Podiatry is your onestop shop for foot and ankle health! Dr. Cedeño’s FACFAS certi cation, combined with his years of education, fellowship, and experience, qualify him to help you with a wide range of foot/ankle issues, so you’re not going to be sent to multiple doctors’ of ces to nd the best solution. Additionally, with Dr. Andrew Levy as his partner, Dr. Cedeño is able to consult and work with another widely respected expert in Podiatry to solve virtually any foot/ankle problems. You’re safe at Abacoa Podiatry because, together, Drs. Cedeño and Levy have 41 years of experience!

It’s time to put your best foot forward… call Abacoa Podiatry to schedule your appointment with the experts and become one of the “friends of the practice!”

Abacoa Podiatry is located at 4601 Military Trail, Suite 202, in the Bermudiana Shopping Plaza in Jupiter. The office is open MondaysFridays from 8:30AM-5PM and Saturdays by appointment. For more information about Abacoa Podiatry, please call 561-468-8230 or visit www. orlandocedenodpm.com.

By Gabby Gregory

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