Podiatry

Whether you require physical therapy, orthotics, braces, medication, or even surgery, we’re ready to diagnose and treat patients with any issues in podiatry in North Idaho. We also specialize in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Contact Northwest Specialty Hospital today to learn more about foot and ankle treatments. We’ll care for you and your family, address your fears and concerns, and help you achieve and maintain pain-free mobility. All this is available at a competitive rate in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere that has made us one of the top-ranked facilities in North Idaho.

Common Procedures

Here are some common Podiatry procedures (inpatient and outpatient) performed at the Northwest Specialty Hospital:

• Bunionectomy Treatments
• Flat Feet Treatments
• Foot Fracture Surgery
• Solving Foot Problems

Michael J. Drager is a Board Certified Surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has been practicing in the Coeur d’Alene area for over twenty years. Dr. Drager specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle. Dr. Drager’s training and experience as podiatric physician and surgeon is unsurpassed. Patients can expect the most proven and advanced foot and ankle treatment techniques available.

Dr. Bryan Thompson is a leader in the Podiatric field, specializing in all aspect of care involving the foot and ankle. After graduating from Brigham Young University, Dr. Thompson earned his degree from the California College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in Foot and Ankle reconstruction at the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute in Federal Way Washington before beginning his practice. Dr. Thompson’s practice includes: simple and complex foot and ankle surgery; all aspects of conservative care, including injections and custom orthotics; minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery; foot and ankle trauma care and treatment of pediatric foot and ankle disorders. He boasts of marrying way above himself, having the best staff in the inland northwest, and sporting bright and entertaining children.