Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Podiatry Care in Lancaster, PA
Henderson Podiatry has been dedicated to providing exceptional foot and ankle care since 1983. Our practice is built on a foundation of personalized treatment, combining decades of clinical expertise with advanced technologies like MLS Laser Therapy and Lapiplasty procedures. As board-certified specialists, we prioritize conservative treatment approaches while maintaining surgical proficiency for complex cases. Our team of experienced doctors brings over 80 combined years of practice to serve Lancaster and Willow Street communities.We maintain independence from hospital systems to ensure patient-focused care, offering same-day appointments and evening hours to accommodate diverse schedules. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives our adoption of innovative solutions like 3D-printed orthotics and diabetic footwear programs. We emphasize patient education and preventive care, particularly for geriatric and diabetic populations, while maintaining active roles in professional organizations and community outreach.
Services
Foot Pain
Heel Pain
Arch Pain
Foot Surgery
Diabetic Footwear
Sports Medicine
Wound Care
Geriatric Foot Care
Laser Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 41 years of combined experience in podiatric medicine
- Our doctors are certified in Advanced MLS Laser Therapy
- We provide same-day and evening appointment availability
- Our practice maintains hospital affiliations for comprehensive care
- We offer customized diabetic footwear programs with insurance coverage
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Friendly staff
Excellent service
Effective treatments
Personalized attention
Services
Foot Pain
Foot pain treatment addresses conditions affecting heels, arches, and ball-of-foot discomfort through conservative approaches. Our board-certified specialists utilize diagnostic imaging, orthotics, and MLS Laser Therapy to create personalized treatment plans. Patients benefit from non-invasive solutions before considering surgical options, with specialized programs for diabetic foot care and sports-related injuries.
Heel Pain
Heel pain management combines advanced diagnostics with targeted treatments including custom orthotics and MLS Laser Therapy. We specialize in treating plantar fasciitis and heel spurs through conservative methods like physical therapy and ice treatments. Our approach prioritizes long-term solutions over temporary pain relief, with success rates exceeding industry standards.
Foot Surgery
Foot surgery options include minimally invasive procedures for bunions, hammertoes, and Lapiplasty corrections. Our surgeons perform in-office procedures and outpatient surgeries at Penn Medicine facilities. We emphasize pre-surgical conservative treatments while maintaining expertise in complex reconstructive surgeries for chronic foot conditions and deformities.
Diabetic Footwear
Diabetic footwear programs provide insurance-covered therapeutic shoes and custom inserts to prevent foot complications. Our certified pedorthists fit patients with specialized footwear featuring pressure-relieving designs and anti-microbial protection. This preventive care program reduces ulceration risks and hospitalization for diabetic patients.
Laser Therapy
MLS Laser Therapy offers non-invasive treatment for foot pain, warts, and toenail fungus using patented robotic technology. As Lancaster County's exclusive provider, we utilize FDA-cleared protocols for accelerated healing and inflammation reduction. This advanced treatment complements traditional therapies for improved patient outcomes.
People
Marilyn C. Henderson
Founder & Podiatrist
Dr. Henderson graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1983 and has practiced for 41 years. She serves at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital and lectures on foot care to senior groups. Her practice emphasizes personalized treatment in a small-practice setting.
Dana H. Waters
Podiatric Surgeon
Dr. Waters completed her podiatric medicine doctorate in 2004 and three-year surgical residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Board-certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, she has practiced since 2007 and performs outpatient procedures at Penn Medicine facilities.
Alyssa Fitch
Podiatric Surgeon
Dr. Fitch graduated from Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine and completed surgical residency at University Hospitals in Cleveland. Board-qualified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, she joined the practice after serving as chief resident during her residency training.
Questions
What foot conditions do you treat?
We treat all foot and ankle conditions including heel pain, arch pain, bunions, hammertoes, diabetic foot complications, sports injuries, and nail fungus.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day and evening appointments at both our Lancaster and Willow Street locations for urgent foot care needs.
Are your doctors board-certified?
All our podiatrists are board-certified or board-qualified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery with combined experience exceeding 80 years.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including coverage for diabetic footwear programs. Contact our offices for specific insurance verification.
What laser treatments are available?
We offer MLS Laser Therapy for pain relief, Lunula Laser for toenail fungus, and Cutera Genesis Plus for warts at our Lancaster County facility.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our website, call our Lancaster office at (717) 291-0391 or Willow Street office at (717) 464-5603 during regular business hours.
