Lincoln Daily News 2025-26 Health & Wellness Magazine Pg.15 team to call you to make an appointment, and then waiting what is usually a long time for an appointment. Dr. Dennis describes her practice as mostly non-surgical. She does perform in office procedures such as ingrown toenail removal, hammertoe correction, wart treatment and removal and more. She specializes in diabetic and senior foot care and says that makes up a good portion of her business. Dr. Dennis advises anyone with foot or ankle issues to contact her office, to ease their fears and to provide them with proper, specialized, knowledgeable care. She said, “a lot of people think a podiatrist just cuts toenails”, but they do so much more than I knew before talking to Dr. Dennis. You do not need a referral to her office and Dr. Dennis will see you through from first contact until you are released from her care. Most appointments are made in a very timely manner, and some issues only require one visit. Ongoing care is typically scheduled every 8-9 weeks. Although some procedures and treatments are covered by insurance, many are cash pay. Diabetic and Senior Foot Care is typically billable to insurance and or Medicare and consists of toenail cutting, cleaning up the feet, and caring for any ulcers or sores present. Dr. Dennis says that prevention is really the goal. With proper care many issues can be avoided. Dr. Dennis skillfully cuts the toenails, something that many seniors struggle to do because of mobility, sight, and issues with lack of hand strength. Other issues like nail fungus are considered cosmetic and may not be covered. Dr. Dennis does not perform orthopedic procedures on the foot or ankle, but can assist with aftercare, pain management, and help get you back on your feet again, literally. When in doubt, check it out! One office visit may be all it takes to get you on the right track to having fabulous feet. [Lesleigh Bennett]
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