Ross J Girvan, DPM

Ross J Girvan, DPM
Fredericksburg Foot and Ankle Center 1500 Dixon Street, Suite 201 FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401
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Ross J Girvan, DPM

Fredericksburg Foot and Ankle Center provides advanced clinical & surgical care of the foot & ankle. Dr. Girvan is Board certified in forefoot & reconstructive rear foot and ankle surgery by the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.

Dr. Girvan has a special interest in sports medicine & pediatric foot disorders. He treats a wide range of foot and ankle problems including fractures and other injuries, acute foot and ankle trauma, and surgical correction of foot disorders such as bunions, neuromas and hammertoes. Dr. Girvan also treats more common foot disorders such as athlete's foot, nail fungus, heel pain, achilles and peroneal (ankle) tendonitis, wart removal and ingrown nails.

The Fredericksburg Foot and Ankle Center uses the latest state of the art technology including ultrasound and digital x-rays. A digital scanner ensures accuracy and the highest quality custom orthotics. All medical charts are stored in a secure electronic medical record.

Dr. Girvan is trained and board certified in advanced surgical techniques including arthroscopy, endoscopic plantar fascia release and endoscopic gastrocnemius recession. Most surgical procedures can be done on an out-patient basis. Dr. Girvan performs more than 250 surgical procedures every year.

During and post graduation from the University of Toronto, Dr. Girvan competed as a nationally ranked pole vaulter on the Canadian National Track and Field Team which led to his special interest in sports medicine. Dr. Girvan is active in his community's local running club and is familiar with the many injuries and painful conditions that can develop in the casual and competitive athlete. Proper diagnosis and treatment can help resolve current problems and prevent future injuries. Dr. Girvan educates his patients about the importance of sports-specific, supportive footwear geared to a patient's individual foot type to improve comfort and prevent injuries. Dr. Girvan treats the foot and ankle problems of professional and amateur dancers to help them prevent injuries and maintain their foot and ankle health throughout their careers. Dr. Girvan provides a complete assessment of foot and ankle development to provide the medical clearance recommended for young ballerinas to advance to pointe.

Children can be born with or develop foot and ankle conditions and disorders that if diagnosed and treated promptly, can prevent discomfort and more complex problems later in life. In-toe and out-toe walking, club foot, tarsal coalition, flat feet and metatarsus adductus are a few of the childhood foot disorders that can be addressed at a young age, even as early as infancy. Ingrown nails should be treated promptly by a physician, especially if there is any sign of infection such as redness, swelling, or pus. Any infection can become serious very quickly if not treated promptly and effectively. Warts and athlete's foot are conditions that can be resolved more quickly and effectively if diagnosed and treated when symptoms first appear.

Dr. Girvan has staff privileges at Mary Washington Hospital, Central Virginia Surgi-Center and Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Years In Practice 31
Primary Specialty

Podiatrist

Gender Male
Education Annual Continuing Education Courses
Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Toronto
Training Postgraduate Residency Training:
Highlands Hospital Center in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Girvan performs over 250 foot and ankle surgeries per year. As a former pole vaulter for the Canadian National Track & Field Team, he has a special interest in sports medicine and pediatric foot & ankle disorders.
Affiliations Staff privileges at:
Surgi-Center of Central Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital
Spotsylvania Medical Center
Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certification Dr. Girvan is Board Certified in both Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Girvan is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Payment Options We accept most major insurances. We also accept cash, check, Mastercard and Visa.
Services Advanced clinical and surgical treatment of: fractures, foot and ankle trauma, bunions, neuromas, hammertoes, athlete's foot, children's foot disorders, nail fungus, heel pain, achilles tendonitis, wart removal, ingrown toenails, running injuries, sports injuries, and other foot and ankle problems.
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Recent Reviews
Dr. Girvan and his office staff are competent and caring. They work diligently to make sure that you have the best possible outcome. The doctor explained the options to treat my very broken foot and I chose the option he suggested. The progress I am making is exactly as he described it and he has referred me to a wonderful physical therapist who is helping me complete my recovery. The office staff is wonderful and the environment is friendly and upbeat.
by Katie Mudd xxx.xxx.240.58
August 18, 2015
Dr. Girvan is one of the best Podiatrist in the Fredericksburg area, he is sincere, caring and understanding. His staff members are cordial, professional, understanding and kind. From the very first moment you stepped into his office you are treated like a family member. We all have been to too many medical and doctor offices where your waiting time was never taken into consideration, with Dr. Girvan your waiting time is a minimum of 5 minutes wait, for patients that takes a lot of stress and pain away from their a daily routine. Dr. Garvin gave my wife hope and alleviated her pain of many years, he has giving us the chance, for my wife to live a better life, stress free and no pain.
We would like to say a big Thank You! to Dr. Girvan and his professional Staff.

A JOB WELL DONE! TONE!
by Marina Glitzos xxx.xxx.90.9
January 26, 2015
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