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(205) 933-9595

Sylacauga

(256) 249-2212

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About Our Practice

Welcome to Podiatry Associates, the podiatry practice of Dr. Robert I. Russell & Dr. James H. Bowman. We take great pride in providing our patients with customized care for their concerns. Podiatry Associates has been serving Birmingham and Sylacauga, Alabama, and its surrounding communities since 1965. We have been at our current Southside Birmingham location since 1986.

Our physicians and knowledgeable staff work together to provide a friendly environment that promotes excellent patient care, which is our number one priority. Our office and hospital procedures are designed for your comfort coupled with total optimal care.

DrEdward

We are proud to welcome Dr Edward Stanulevich to the practice!

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COVID-19 Information - We Are Here To Help!

In order to provide you with the most secure environment possible, we at Podiatry Associates have revised our schedule to comply with all Federal, State and Local laws to protect against Covid – 19.

If you have severe foot problems that require immediate action, contact a member of our triage staff at 205-933-9595 in Birmingham or in Sylacauga 256-249-2212. You will be screened to determine if an in office visit or a telemedicine visit is more appropriate in your case.

The following steps have been taken:

Please call when you enter our parking lot. 205-933-9595 Birmingham, 256-249-2212 Sylacauga. Remain in your vehicle until your appointment time. Someone will let you in and you will be taken back to a treatment room to avoid overcrowding of our waiting room. If someone has brought you to your appointment have them stay i the car unless you are physically unable to make it by yourself.

We clean and sanitize all commonly used areas.

Our staff will wear mask and gloves for your and their protection. If you have a mask and gloves please feel free to wear to your visit.

If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment please call ASAP and we will reschedule your appointment.

A telemedicine visit can be scheduled with either Dr. Russell or Dr. Bowman. The visit will be conducted via, face time, text, email or over the phone whichever means is most appropriate.

Finally, we remain here to assist you with you severe and necessary FOOT CARE ISSUES during this Corona Crisis.

Dr. Robert Russell, Dr. James Bowman and Staff of Podiatry Associates.

Conditions We Treat

Our podiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders and conditions of the foot. Podiatrists need to have the skills and expertise in orthopedics, radiology, sports medicine, dermatology, and surgery. Some of the conditions a Podiatrist may diagnose and treat include:

Podiatrists may prescribe orthotic devices and medication and may perform inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures to treat foot conditions.

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Meet Our Doctors

Learn Who We Are

  • Edward Stanulevich, DPM

    Edward Stanulevich, DPM, is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine.

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  • Robert I. Russell, D.P.M.

    Dr. Robert I. Russell is a graduate of the University of Alabama and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 1980. He then went on to pursue his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his studies in 1984.

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  • James H. Bowman, D.P.M.

    Dr. James H. Bowman is a graduate of Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology in 1985. He was the recipient of a full athletic Grant-in-Aid from 1980-1985. Dr. Bowman then went on to complete his Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine from the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed these studies in 1990.

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  • Dr
    Jayagopal Jayagopal

    Dr. Rupa Jayagopal is a graduate of Boston University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in biology. She also earned her master’s degree in biomedical sciences with a specialization in hematology.


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Testimonials

What our patients say about us

    I work as a CNA stand on my feet everyday I went in for an ingrown toenail they were very helpful fast friendly and my doctor walk me through every single thing even let me film the process. I am so grateful!

    Morgan O.

    I went to Podiatry Associates this afternoon. It was my first trip there.they have a good amount of parking space considering how terrible a time it is parking downtown Birmingham.They get you in quickly. response time is better than the usual medical offices.Dr Russel was great. Good bedside manner. Keeps this light yet professional.I had an ingrown toe nail on both sides of my big toe. It was all simple and precise. Check out was simple.Paperwork wasn’t pages and pages long. It wasn’t redundant like most places.Looking forward to going again next week to have my other toe on the other foot!!!

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    Show More Mandy N.

    Dr. Russell is amazing. My feet were killing me and, after visiting several other docs without success, I was cured by Dr Russell.He is also incredibly kind and compassionate.Jonathan Jacobs.

    erj428

    Very easy to schedule. Super staff – all so kind!!! They made my procedure pain free and calmed my nerves!

    Gina S.

    Been going to these doctors for a while now for my foot. Just recently had surgery on September 3rd and I highly recommend going here if you have foot issues.

    Chrystal B.
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  • Custom Orthotic Devices

    Custom orthotics are medical devices prescribed by a foot and ankle surgeon. These shoe inserts, which support and align the foot and lower extremities, are formed by making a plaster mold of the foot. Additional valuable information:Pediatric FlatfootHeel PainPTTDFlexible Flatfoot ...

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  • Joint Pain in the Foot

    The foot contains 26 bones and more than 30 joints. Many people experience pain involving one or more of these joints. The pain may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, stiffness, redness, bruising, and/or increased warmth over the affected joints. Joint pain may be caused by trauma, infection, inflammation, ...

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  • Bone Healing

    How Does a Bone Heal? All broken bones go through the same healing process. This is true whether a bone has been cut as part of a surgical procedure or fractured through an injury. The bone healing process has three overlapping stages: inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling. Inflammation ...

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  • Synovitis

    Synovitis is inflammation of the tissues that line a joint. It is commonly associated with specific diseases such as arthritis or gout, but may also be the result of overuse or trauma. Symptoms of synovitis may include redness, swelling, warmth, and pain with joint motion.Evaluation by a foot and ankle ...

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  • Intermetatarsal Neuroma

    What Is a Neuroma?A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that may develop in various parts of the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. It is sometimes referred to as an intermetatarsal neuroma. “Intermetatarsal” describes ...

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  • Fractures of the Calcaneus (Heel Bone Fractures)

    What is the Calcaneus? The calcaneus, also called the heel bone, is a large bone that forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot. The calcaneus connects with the talus and cuboid bones. The connection between the talus and calcaneus forms the subtalar joint. This joint is important for normal ...

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  • Frostbite

    Frostbite occurs when a body part is exposed to extreme cold. If conditions are cold enough for the water within the tissues to freeze and form ice crystals, cell death can occur. The feet, hands, ears and nose are particularly prone to frostbite due to their location away from the body’s core. Mild ...

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  • Brachymetatarsia

    Brachymetatarsia is a condition in which one of the bones in the front of the foot is significantly shorter than the others. Although it may affect any of the five metatarsals, it most commonly affects the fourth metatarsal. Looking at the foot, it might appear that the fourth toe itself is shorter than ...

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  • Inflammation: Acute

    What Is Acute Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s normal protective response to an injury, irritation, or surgery. This natural “defense” process brings increased blood flow to the area, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. As the body mounts this protective response, the symptoms of inflammation ...

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  • Wounds/Ulcers

    Ulcers, which are open sores in the skin, occur when the outer layers of the skin are injured and the deeper tissues become exposed. They can be caused by excess pressure due to ill-fitting shoes, long periods in bed, or after an injury that breaks the skin. Ulcers are commonly seen in patients who have ...

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Closed for Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Monday:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Tuesday:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Wednesday:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Thursday:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

Friday:

7:30 AM-4:30 PM

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