Victoria Foley, D.P.M.

 
 

Doctor Vikki

Superior Foot & Ankle Care

 

 

(562) 420-9800

 
Long Beach & Los Alamitos
 

 
 

 

Dr. Vikki Foley

 
   

 

Dr. Connie Ornelas

 
   

 

Tucy

 

Whew...well that year went by quickly! We hope our holiday newsletter finds you and your family in good health. Since we last checked in, my new associate, Dr. Ornelas, is in full stride after officially joining the practice in August. Her addition has allowed us to treat additional patients and spread the word more effectively about maintaining healthy feet. To that end, Dr. Ornelas has made personal appearances around Long Beach speaking to various groups. Our ‘Open House’ in November was a huge success. The new Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center at Los Alamitos Medical Center opened in late November and we’re seeing more patients every week. On a personal note, the ridiculously gorgeous Tucy, continues to charm everyone from Laguna to Los Angeles. There should be a law against being that cute and smart.

This time of year we often reflect on the previous 12 months and I have to say, two thumbs up, 2011. Let’s all get ready for a GREAT 2012 (and that includes UCLA Football and Basketball teams)!!

Medical colleagues, family and friends all came to our Open House on Tuesday November 1. It was a terrific way to introduce Dr. Ornelas and touch base with everyone.

UCLA Recognizes Pioneering Soccer Squad

The UCLA Women’s Soccer Program is recognized as one of the country’s best.

 

Dr. Vikki and her teammates were recognized November 7 at halftime of the UCLA-USC soccer match in front of 3,500 fans at Drake Stadium. "We were a club team because women's soccer did not become a NCAA sport until 1982. The reunion was for the 79-82 teams," Dr. Foley said. "We won the state cup in 79' and went to the national tournament in 81' This national tournament gave recognition to the sport and helped the NCAA decide to add women’s soccer to its organization."

Patient Glad About the VAD

Long Beach resident, Sue Dunyan makes no bones about it. "I’m a BIG chicken, I don’t like needles." So imagine her delight when Dr. Foley offered an alternative to ease her 'needle-phobia' prior to her hammertoes operation. "Sue was a perfect candidate for one of our newest instruments at the office, the Vibration Anesthesia Device (VAD)," said Dr. Foley. The VAD serves as an anesthetic, numbing the area and allowing for painless injections.

"It was fabulous. I only felt a small twinge when Dr. Foley actually injected the needle," Sue said.

"The response to the VAD has been excellent. Sue is not the only person we deal with who hates needles. It’s very common." Dr. Foley added.

So now it was time for Dr. Vikki to get to work. Dunyan had four hammertoes, two on each feet and they weren’t going to straighten themselves.

"Sue’s 4 hammertoes required four injections," explained Dr. Foley. "Most people can tolerate 2 injections, but with the VAD Sue was great with all four injections. During the operation I released her tendons to straighten her toes and she was back in shoes in 3 weeks." Sue couldn’t be happier with the results. "My feet look normal for the first time in a long time. My shoes feel better and I can wear my open toe shoes and not worry how they look," Sue said.


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NEW Laser Treatment for
Toenail Fungus Now Available

We now offer laser treatment for toenail fungus. The treatment is provided in our Long Beach office by Dr. Graves, using the state-of-the-art Pinpointe FootLaser - the first laser to receive FDA-clearance for fungal toenail treatment. In addition to the laser treatment Dr. Graves is offering a variety of options to help prevent the fungus from recurring. Patients of Dr. Foley and Dr. Ornelas will receive a special $100 discount. Call Dr. Graves at (562) 496-3846 to see if you’re a candidate for this exciting new modality!

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Favorite Recipe:
  Holiday Salad

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

 

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice

 

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

  1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  2 shallots, minced
  1 teaspoon salt
  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  3 oranges, peeled and segmented
  1 small red onion, thinly sliced
 

8 ounces goat cheese, cut crosswise into 6 slices

  6 thin slices prosciutto
  1 large head radicchio, rinsed, patted dry and torn into bite size pieces
  1 bunch arugula or watercress, rinsed, patted dry and cut into bite sized pieces
  6 leaves Bibb lettuce, rinsed and patted dry
 

1 head Belgian endive, stem removed and cut crosswise into thin shreds

 

 Pomegranate seeds, as garnish

   

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the pomegranate juice and orange zest, vinegar, shallots, salt, pepper and mustard and whisk thoroughly to combine. Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Fold the segmented oranges and sliced onions into 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss to combine and set aside.

Wrap each slice of goat cheese in a slice of prosciutto. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the wrapped cheeses and sear on both sides. Remove from the heat.

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens. Add the marinated orange sections and onion slices, and toss gently with enough extra dressing to coat evenly. Divide among salad plates and top each with a seared goat cheese package and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds. Spoon a little extra dressing over each salad and serve immediately.

Enjoy and be healthy!

*courtesy of FoodNetwork.com

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If you have a question regarding a foot, toe or ankle injury,
please e-mail me at drfoley@doctorvikki.com.


 Victoria M. Foley D.P.M.

3840 Woodruff Avenue Suite 211 Long Beach, CA 90808  
3771 Katella Avenue, #110 Los Alamitos, California 90720  

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