Giang Jane Nguyen, MD

Flashback 6 months and I would have never dreamed that I would need to see a podiatrist, as I never had foot problems in my life. But with some recent foot issues, specifically the development of two (2) corns on my right foot and one (1) on my left foot, I knew something had to be done; as it was beginning to affect my gait.
I opted not to try over the counter remedies and immediately sought professional help. Since I am an Ochsner Medical Center aficionado, I went to their website and looked up the bios on podiatrists. I usually try to schedule an appointment with the Chairperson of the department, but this particular doctor was no longer accepting new patients. I was referred to Dr. Giang «Jane» Nguyen and got an appointment the following day.
Not knowing if my shoes were the issue, I brought all 3 pairs of work shoes, as well as my running shoes to my initial visit. Dr. Nguyen, who goes by Jane, and not Giang, was very personable immediately upon entering the room and her excellent bedside manner quickly put me at ease. It only took her a minute to see the issue and she took her time to explain the difference between a corn and a callus. She inspected my shoes and stated that they were not the issue. She spoke in layman’s terms and advised me that she was going to remove them.
The procedure involved no anesthetic, as the corn is dead skin. She simply used a scalpel and carefully made a small cone shaped incision to actually cut out the corn as if she was coring an apple. The relief was immediate. She prescribed a prescription lotion to apply that is actually softening the remaining skin, as dry skin is a promoter of corns and calluses.
Although this is a lot of personal information, I just wanted to Unilocalers to benefit from my experience. Bottom line is that there is no reason to put off a visit to the doctor; especially a podiatrist; as you will be reminded of your particular ailment with every step you take.
Dr. Nguyen gets nothing but praises for me. She was prompt, courteous, professional and understanding. She took her time and made me feel like I was her star patient for the day. If you have a foot issue and need a podiatrist, give her a call.