Understanding Podiatry
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Your feet carry you through every day. Podiatry care at Pulse keeps you moving, from routine foot health to complex wounds that need a coordinated team.
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Podiatric Care
At Pulse, foot and ankle care is built around your mobility. We treat everyday problems like bunions and heel pain, and we take on the harder cases too: chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and limb preservation, coordinated with our cardiology and nephrology teams when circulation or diabetes is part of the picture.
Conditions & procedures
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Diabetic Wounds & Foot Ulcers
Treatment and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers, a leading cause of serious complications.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Breathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber to support healing in select wounds.
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Limb Preservation
A coordinated approach focused on avoiding amputation and keeping you mobile.
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Bunions
Care for the bony bump at the base of the big toe that can cause pain and difficulty with shoes.
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Heel Pain
Diagnosis and treatment of common causes of heel and arch pain.
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Diabetic Foot Care
Prevention, monitoring, and treatment of foot problems related to diabetes.
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Sports Injuries
Foot and ankle care for athletes and active adults.
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Wound Care
Specialized evaluation and treatment for wounds of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
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Chronic Wounds
Care for wounds that have not healed as expected over weeks or months.
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Ingrown & Fungal Toenails
Treatment for painful ingrown nails and nail infections.
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General Podiatry & Preventive Care
Routine foot and ankle evaluations, orthotics, and everyday foot health.
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Meet our podiatrist
Mamoon Barbandi, DPM
Dr. Mamoon Barbandi is focused on restoring and improving foot and ankle health for patients of all ages. A native Houstonian and former collegiate athlete, Dr. Barbandi understands the importance of mobility and peak performance.
His patient-first approach ensures personalized care designed to meet each individual's unique needs, addressing a wide range of conditions, from bunions and heel pain to diabetic wounds, fractures, and sports injuries.
When not in the clinic, he enjoys staying active, giving back through mission trips, and spending quality time with his family. He welcomes the opportunity to help patients achieve healthier, pain-free lives.
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Benefits
Podiatric care does more than treat sore feet. It protects your mobility, catches problems early, and, for patients with diabetes or circulation concerns, helps prevent serious complications.
Relieve chronic pain
Proper foot and ankle care can help ease persistent pain, so you can move comfortably and get back to daily life without discomfort.
Prevent future injuries
Addressing problems early reduces the risk of injury and helps you maintain an active, independent lifestyle.
Early detection of problems
Regular podiatric visits catch issues before they worsen, which supports better long-term outcomes.
Protect against diabetic complications
For patients living with diabetes, routine foot exams and prompt wound treatment help prevent ulcers and the complications that follow.
Focused on limb preservation
When a wound threatens the foot, our team coordinates wound care, circulation evaluation, and infection control with the goal of saving the limb.
Restore mobility and confidence
From orthotics to surgical correction, care is built around getting you walking comfortably again.
Solutions for podiatry
Treatment options
Care ranges from conservative, in-office treatment to advanced wound therapy and surgery. We start with the least invasive option that fits your condition and escalate only when it is the right call.
- Custom orthotic devices and bracing
- Wound debridement and advanced dressings
- Offloading for diabetic foot ulcers
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for qualifying wounds
- Infection management and antibiotic therapy
- Corticosteroid injections for inflammation
- Physical therapy and stretching programs
- Reconstructive foot and ankle surgery
- Ingrown and fungal nail treatment
- Preventive diabetic foot exams and footwear guidance
Real stories of healing & hope
Testimonials
Every health journey is personal, but you never have to walk it alone. The most meaningful proof of our care comes directly from the people we treat. Watch their stories and see what it means to put your health in our hands.
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Frequently asked questions
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