Dr. Lewis J. Sims, DPM

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Mon - Fri:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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CDPHP (Capital District Physicians' Health Plan)
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Specialties

Primary: Podiatrist (Foot Specialist)

Sub-Specialty: Podiatrist

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Phone: (845) 897-2735

Fax: (845) 471-2883

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Sims, Erik J, DPM

Lewis Sims

Dr. Erik E Sims, DPM

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Physicians & Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Dermatology, Physicians & Surgeons, Orthopedics, Physicians & Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Physicians & Surgeons, Surgery-General, Sports Medicine & Injuries Treatment

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Phone: (845) 471-2243

Address: 19 Baker Ave Ste 203, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Website: http://simsandassociatespodiatry.com

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General Practitioners

Warts
Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of the joint that can cause stiffness and pain anywhere. Arthritis is very common in the small joints of the foot and ankle. Some of the most common types of arthritis in the foot and ankle are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout and Arthritis due to trauma. With the right treatment, arthritis pain can be managed to let you lead an active and healthy life. Read More
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Instep Fasciotomy is a procedure used to treat plantar fasciitis without a large surgery that has a long recovery. This minimally invasive treatment is done through a small incision in the bottom of the foot allowing the patient to be walking and back to work or school in just a few days.
Emergency Care
In addition to our regular office hours, we also have a doctor on call 24/7. We can happily help you over the phone or meet you at the office (if needed) after regular office hours. We are also on call 24/7 at all of the local area hospitals, MidHudson Regional Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Rest assured that if you have the misfortune of having a foot injury that requires and emergency room visit one of the Sims & Associates Podiatry doctors will be there to assist and care for you.

Labor and Delivery
Gestational diabetes: This type only occurs in pregnant women and typically goes away after childbirth; however, half of women who have gestational diabetes will develop Type 2 diabetes later in life. Treatment includes a doctor-recommended exercise and meal plan. Sometimes daily blood glucose tests and insulin injections are necessary.

Stress Management
Prediabetes: Prediabetes isn’t technically diabetes. It’s more like a precursor. A prediabetic person’s blood glucose is consistently above average, but not high enough to warrant a full diabetes diagnosis. People with prediabetes can help prevent Type 2 diabetes by implementing a healthy diet, increased physical activity, and stress management.
Mental Health
Spring time brings a much needed spring to your step. The weather is getting nicer outside and this is a great time to begin walking or running. The benefits to running and walking are endless from a physical as well as mental health perspective. Walking and running are a key element to keeping your body and mind healthy. Read More

Endocrinologist

Diabetes Care

X-Rays

Orthopedics
Arthroscopy
About: Dr. Taras Vysotskyy was raised in Western Ukraine and came to the United States in 2000. Prior to his medical training, he attended SUNY Farmingdale earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Industrial Technology. Dr. Vysotskyy attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. Following his medical degree, Dr. Vysotskyy completed his residency at Northport Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center in New York. Treating thousands of patients in one of the busiest hospital based clinics in New York State, Dr. Vysotskyy residency encompassed hospital based care as well as both inpatient and outpatient surgeries offering him the opportunity to refine his skills in limb salvage, forefoot and rear foot reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy, minor trauma, plastic reconstructive procedures, management of complex fractures and all aspects of foot and ankle treatment. In his final year of residency, Dr. Vysotskyy was appointed chief resident at Northport VA Medical Center.
Wound Care
Advanced wound care was once something that was only done in large hospitals and had limited applications and success. With advances in technology and treatments, today’s wound care is light years ahead of where it once was. Sims & Associates Podiatry has invested substantially in advanced wound care therapies and training including a partnership with the Wound Care Center at MidHudson Regional Hospital to aid patients such as diabetics and others that have trouble with healing. Some of the advanced wound care therapies we are using at Sims & Associates Podiatry include...
Ankle Surgery
Bunions
About: Dr. Erik Sims is a board certified podiatrist. Upon completion of his medical degree, Dr. Sims then completed a three year podiatric medicine and surgery residency program at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT. During his residency Dr. Sims received extensive training in the most challenging foot conditions and surgeries and practiced the most up to date training in treatments of diabetic foot ulcers, infections, bunions, sprains, fractures, tendonitis, and many other foot conditions. His unsurpassed commitment to the medical profession and podiatry led to Dr. Sims being named Chief Resident at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, CT.
Arthroscopy
Ingrown Toenails

Corns
Similar to a calluses, corns are are thick, hardened layers of dead skin that form on the toes instead of the sole of the foot. They are caused by repeated friction from the skin rubbing against bony areas or against a shoe. They can also be unsightly but if you're healthy, you need treatment only if the corn causes discomfort (or if you hate seeing it).
Ulcer
A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound commonly occurring on the bottom of the foot of people with diabetes. Ulcers can form starting as a small sore, callus or blister and grow more serious as the loss of feeling in your feet makes you unaware of the discomfort. Left untreated, diabetic ulcers can cause major infections leading to amputation. Prevention and early detection is key.
Calluses
Diabetic neuropathy causes nerve damage that reduces the feeling in a persons lower legs and feet. Reduced sensation in the lower extremities leads to smalls cuts, sores, calluses and blisters rapidly escalating into infected ulcers. Diabetics also suffer from poor blood circulation, especially to the feet. This makes wound healing very difficult. A diabetic wound that goes untreated will continue to grow and can quickly lead to amputation, sepsis and even death.
Fungus
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a noncontagious, autoimmune condition disease characterized by raised areas of abnormal skin. It can flare up with exposure to certain triggers. Palmar-plantar psoriasis appears on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, but it can show up anywhere on the feet. Learn how to prevent and treat Palmar-plantar psoriasis. Read More

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
About: Dr. Sarah Sitek was born and raised in Binghamton, New York. Prior to her medical training, she attended Syracuse University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Sitek attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio, where she earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Following this, she completed her residency at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Her residency training encompassed a variety of foot and ankle pathologies treated in both the hospital and office settings and included extensive training in wound care and sports medicine as well as forefoot and rearfoot surgery. In her final year of residency, Dr. Sitek was appointed chief resident of the program.
Flatfoot Correction
Heel Pain
Ankle Sprain
A sprain occurs when the foot or ankle is twisted or ‘rolled’ due to an unstable step or landing position. This results in the ligaments over stretching or tearing. A simple ankle sprain will heal on its own. A high ankle sprain is more serious and can require additional stabilization in a boot or cast to allow the ligaments to heal. A strain occurs when tendons in the foot or ankle are over stretched or torn.
Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

General Podiatry
Board Certification: Podiatry – American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Certified Wound Specialist – American Academy of Wound Management, Certified Prevention and Treatment Diabetic Foot Wounds – The American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a swelling of the Achilles tendon, which extends from the heel to the calf muscle. Not stretching before and after physical activity, wearing high heels, or simply having flat feet or fallen arches are all common causes of Achilles tendonitis. Tendonitis pain may be mild to moderate but the pain following an Achilles tendon tear will be sudden and severe.
Ankle Sprain
We’re always happy to be a part of healthy lifestyle events. For years we have volunteered at the Dutchess County Classic and Walkway Over The Hudson Marathon. We offer both medical aid to runners and athletes during the event that might experience foot and ankle injuries as well as provide knowledge and advice for individuals and spectators alike.
Bunions Problems
If you're a runner, you know how tough it is to power through the pain to reach your goal. Things like bunions, flat feet, hammertoes, and other foot anomalies have plagued runners for a long time. Walking and running are a key element to keeping your body and mind healthy. The benefits to running and walking are endless so knowing how to deal with these conditions so they do not cause pain and make you stop running is key to your success as a runner or walker. Read More
Calluses
Diabetic Foot Care
Flat Feet
Fungus Toenails
Toenail fungus grows in and under the nail. Fungus thrive in warm, moist places like shoes. Symptoms include thick, yellow, discolored toenails. Untreated, fungus can remain in a toenail for many years. It is highly contagious and can be easily passed from one person to another anywhere you are barefoot such as a locker room, dance studio or nail salon.
Hammertoes
Flexor Tenotomy is an alternative treatment to surgery for hammertoes. It is performed through a small incision on the bottom of the toe allowing the patient to walk immediately after the procedure.
Heel Spurs
A heel spur is a calcium deposit that causes a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Heel spurs are often caused by strains on foot muscles and ligaments, stretching of the plantar fascia, and repeated tearing of the membrane that covers the heel bone. Heel spurs are especially common among endurance athletes and those who are active with long periods of running and jumping.
Heel Pain
Foot Infections
Foot infections are common in people who have high blood sugar from diabetes. Nerve damage (neuropathy) combined with poor blood supply to the feet puts diabetics at high risk for foot infections. What would otherwise be considered a simple sore, callus, blister or broken skin of any kind, on the foot of a diabetic can develop into an infected foot ulcer. If untreated the infection can lead to amputation.
Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the skin on one or both sides of a nail grows over the edges of the nail, or when the nail itself grows into the skin. Redness, pain and swelling at the corner of the nail may result and infection may soon follow. The most common cause of ingrown toenails is wearing tight shoes or improper grooming and trimming of the nail.
Foot Injuries
Foot Warts
Foot warts better known as plantar warts are caused by a virus. They appear on the sole of the foot and often are numerous and painful. Plantar warts are highly contagious and can be passed from one person to another or even from the foot to other parts of the body. Like fungus, they can be contracted from a locker room, dance studio or nail salon.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes, becomes swollen or irritated. The pain is most severe after long periods of rest and it typically subsides as your activity increases throughout the day. Plantar fasciitis is also a common injury in young athletes and those who spend long periods of time on their feet.
Podiatric Orthopedics
Dr. Lewis J. Sims is a fellow of The American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and The College of Certified Wound Specialists. He is also a diplomat of the American Academy of Wound Management. Dr. Sims has served as President of the Mid-Hudson Division of The New York State Podiatric Medical Association from 1977-1979, and 1981-1982. He has also served on numerous state committees including the peer review at the clinical conference.
Podiatric Surgery
Board Certification: Certified Wound Specialist – American Academy of Wound Management, Certified Foot Surgery – American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

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