Dr. Vikki

	Bio Victoria M. Foley D.P.M. is a diplomat of the Board of Podiatric Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. The Southern California native and UCLA graduate earned her medical degree from the College of Podiatric Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. In a medical field dominated by men, Dr. Foley has developed a thriving practice in Long Beach, California. Dr. Foley maintains that patient education (including self-assessment), appropriate exercise, proper foot wear and a healthy diet are all critical elements in keeping feet healthy. The emphasis is always on preventative care and education rather than curative treatment. “I want my patients to know that treatment and recovery is a team effort,” Dr. Foley says. “With early diagnosis and quick treatment, foot and ankle problems can be handled successfully. I encourage my patients to listen to their bodies.” As a former collegiate soccer player at UCLA, Foley offers an athlete’s perspective on foot and ankle related injuries and subsequent treatment. For more serious injuries, Dr. Foley is board certified in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Foley’s expertise as a former collegiate athlete comes in handy as she serves on the advisory board for Auri Footwear. Their office features full service podiatric care including x-ray, physical therapy and lab capabilities. Additionally, to serve the Hispanic community more completely, the staff is bilingual. Dr. Foley maintains a strong commitment to continuing education for herself and her staff. Team Foley attends regular seminars focusing on office protocols, treatment procedures and general office administration applications. Dr. Foley’s hospital affiliations include: Long Beach Memorial and Los Alamitos Medical Center. Dr. Foley’s professional associations include the American Podiatric Medical Association and the California Podiatric Association.
	Associations Board Certified: American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Vice-President: American Medical Woman's Association. Diplomat: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Member: American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association, Los Angeles Podiatric Association, American Medical Woman Association. Lecturer: Member of Lecture Team for Physical Fitness Shoe Education, Guest Lecturer at Cerritos Senior Center, Lecturer for Nordstrom's Shoe Department in Cerritos, CA.
	Our Practice: The Philosophy and Description Dr. Foley is a medical professional, trained to keep feet healthy and working well. She believes that with patient education, including self-assessment, appropriate exercise, proper footwear, and healthy diet the body can help you maintain your feet in good condition. Dr. Foley provides significant literature regarding proper foot maintenance including some videos for our patient's education and understanding. Most information is available in English and Spanish. Our staff is trained and takes the time to listen and educate patients regarding their foot care. Our office sends quarterly newsletters to patients, which include good foot care tips. The practice offers a full service podiatric package. This includes: In-office x-ray, physical therapy, and lab capabilities. We have been able to serve the Hispanic community by providing bilingual staff and educational materials. We offer same day appointments for routine podiatric examinations. Emergency care is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Patient's waiting time is kept to 15 minutes or less with the average 10 minutes. Dr. Foley often alleviates discomfort and deals with the biomechanical issues that caused the problem within a few visits. Many family doctors and specialists are frustrated by a complex foot problem which results in multiple visits and medical intervention. We find that numerous family doctors and specialists are referring to us faster which results in reducing suffering for the patient and saving money for the insurance company. As the pamphlet "Getting It Right The First Time" points out, the medical group management association has documented that podiatrists are more cost effective than all other providers in managing foot problems. Back to Top
	Mission Statement The Practices of Dr. Foley The Mission of Dr. Foley's Practices is to Provide Quality Ankle and Foot Health Care Services That Exceed Patients Expectations. We Provide These Services in the Los Angeles and Orange County Areas. We Must Achieve a Profitable Return for Our Skills, Time, and Experience, by Controlling Expenses and Charging Reasonable Fees for the Standard of Health Care and Service Delivered to Our Patients, Who are The Most Important Aspect of Our Business. This Mission Will Be Performed in an Ethical, Legal, and Safe Manner By Dr. Foley. Back to Top
	Our practice believes in the body's own natural abilities to heal itself. Our practice emphasizes preventive care and education over curative treatment. Our practice offers timeliness of appointment scheduling including emergency care. Our practice strives on a minimum of patient waiting time in reception room as well as examination room. Our practice is well known among our community, with a considerable amount of referrals from: Dermatologists, Orthopedists, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Internists, Gastroenterologists, Pediatricians, Endocrinologists, Gynecologists, Cardiologists, Ophthalmologists. Our practice is involved in a variety of groups and organizations which help support our community. Our practice staff and doctors frequently attend medical management seminars on the team approach to patient care within a managed care system. Back to Top
	Dr. Foley Community Involvement Clinical Director-”Fit Feet” Special Olympics Guest Medical Speaker at: Long Beach Memorial "Senior Strutters" Long Beach memorial Pulmonary Care American Diabetes Association Southeast Regional Occupational Program Cerritos Senior Center Cerritos Nordstrom Shoe Department Connections Tippers Soroptimist International, Long Beach YMCA Women's Camp American Association of University Women Sweet Peas-Diabetic Support Group Sponsor for: MDA Community Fund Drive Union Mission in Los Angeles Casita de San Jose Home for Disadvantaged Children Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Chancellor Associates for UCLA Featured Exhibitor at: Long Beach Memorial Senior Health Fair Long Beach Memorial Children's Health Fair Los Alamitos Medical Center Senior Health Fair Various Area 5k & 10k Road Races and Walks Supporter of: SoCal Harvest - SoCal Harvest is a new volunteer organization in Long Beach, established to allow home gardeners to share extra produce with needy local families. Back to Top