Dr. Milescu graduated from Hofstra University and proceeded to New York Podiatric Medical School in 1991 to 1995. Afterwards she did her Internship and Surgical Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York from 1995 to 1998.
Within the field of podiatric medicine, Dr. Milescu is interested in lower extremity sports injuries, dance medicine, diabetic foot infections, and wound care.
For more information about Dr. Milescu's background, click here. Below is more information about the specialities within Podiatric care that Dr. Milescu has chosen to pursue.
Diabetic Issues
The facts can be alarming:
- 60% of amputations are due to diabetes.
- 20-25% of all diabetics in a lifetime will succumb to an amputation.
- As of 2008, 150,000 amputations take place per year.
If these statistics scare you, then remember this fact - adult onset diabetes can be avoided with a simple lifestyle change which includes moderate exercise and diet. This is primarily because the increasing rate of obesity in the United States is a direct cause of Adult Onset Diabetes Type II.
Our goal is to maintain diabetic foot health as much as possible in order to avoid the sequelae of diabetic foot infections, ulcerations, and subsequent amputations.
Testing for diabetic neuropathy is performed in the office in order to diagnose nerve damage, secondary to diabetes. The lack of sensation is a direct cause of diabetic foot ulcers. We treat diabetics who experience neuropathic pain as well.
Because of Dr. Milescu's background in both podiatric and wellness, she can assist those prone to diabetes in avoiding the onset of this disease. For those who have already developed diabetes, her care can help manage the effects of the disease and mitigate as many of its effects as possible.
Dr. Milescu also has a willingness to embark on challenging diabetic foot ulcers and infections.
Wound Care
Dr. Milesu specializes in the advanced treatment of wounds to the feet. Among the cutting-edge procedures Dr. Milescu employs in-office to aid her patients is the GRAFTJACKET® Matrix which is intended to be placed in chronic skin wounds in the feet of diabetic patients. GRAFTJACKET® Matrix is made from donated human skin, which undergoes a process that removes the epidermis and dermal cells. This process allows the body to accept the matrix and reduces the rejection response.
Dr. Milescu has been a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA) since 2008 and a member of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) since 2007. Dr. Milescu is board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery since 2004.
Dr. Milescu is also a consultant for wound care and surgical intervention for chronic wounds at Florida Hospital Altamonte and South Seminole Hospital.
Whether the wounds are the result of Diabetic foot conditions or accidents, Dr. Milescu's expertise can assist her patients to full recovery.
Podiatric Surgery
Dr. Milescu has been a board certified foot surgeon since 2004, and in practice 10 years. Dr. Milescu is skilled at the surgical correction of all podiatric conditions including:
- hammer toes
- bunions
- heel spurs
- fractures
- heel pain
Dr. Milescu is currently a member of two associations of podiatric surgeons. She has been a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons since 1998 and a member of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery since 2004.
Sports Injuries
Dr. Milescu was a competitive gymnast for 12 years, earning a college scholarship. She currently enjoys teaching an after school enrichment class for gymnastics and recently will be adding yoga at Sweetwater Episcopal Academy. She was a part time Browns Gymnastic team coach in Sanford Florida from 2005 to 2008.
Her background as a competitive athlete has given her a unique insight into the successful treatment of injuries common to athletes such as tendon ruptures. Dr. Milescu provides care to gymnasts, dancers, soccer players, and other athletes which can help them recover faster and more completely from injuries.
Common injuries treated include:
- Achilles Tendonities
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Stress Fractures
- Shin Splints
- Ankle Sprains
- Tendon Ruptures
- Nail Bed Lacerations
- Subungual Hematomas
- Sesamoiditis
- Traumatic Arthritis of the Foot & Ankle
Dance Medicine
Dr. Milescu with her unique background as a gymnast treats the dancer with extreme care and respect. She is mindful of the need for continuation of practice while efficiently balancing conservative care, leaving surgical intervention only as a last resort.
Dancer's feet are susceptible to overuse injuries and stress fractures, with tendonitis being the most common ailment. For dancers, rapid medical intervention is critical to a full recovery. If you have experienced an injury either from an event or repetitive use, then contact us as soon as possible to schedule an office visit so that we can help you!
Pediatric Care
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Padopediatrics: Podiatric care of babies and children.
Dr. Milescu is an expert on the care and treatment of children. Many of the problems experienced by adults are rooted in childhood problems which were either not treated, or treated badly.
Most common medical issues we treat are:
- Pigeon toed gait, secondary to congenital issues like Metatarsus Adductus vs. Biomechanical Angular Deformities originating from the knee or hip joint.
- Pes Planovalgus deformity typically causing flat feet subsequently causing secondary problems during gait such as pronation.
- Warts
- Ingrown Toe Nails
- Sever's Disease - Painful heels at growth plate on the back of the heel, most commonly seen in children involved in sports such as track, soccer, and gymnastics.
- Tendonitis Strains and Sprains of the foot and ankle in the athletic child or obese child secondary to weight.