04/13/2012    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS - PART 2

Nd-YAG Laser 90% Effective Eradicating Toenail Fungus: IL Podiatrist

An estimated 23 million Americans suffer from nail fungus. People vexed by this infection, at times, simply want to get rid of the fungus. The conventional treatments are expensive, have a low success rate, and carry significant side-effects. 

Dr. Kevin S. Gavin

"After 18 years of trying different treatments for toenail fungus, I finally found a treatment option that is safe and effective. Topical medications require application twice daily and work less than half of the time. Oral medications can be toxic to the liver and are no more effective. The Nd-YAG Laser at the Foot & Ankle Institute requires no anesthetic, no medications, and has proven itself to be 90% effective in eradicating toenail fungus for many patients in my practice over the last year,” says Dr. Kevin S. Gavin, a leading Northwest Chicago podiatrist surgeon.

Source: Aishwarya Sharma, Trib-local Huntley [4/11/12]