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• posted: May 12, 2020
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Heel Pain

Heel pain is one of the most common problems our patients experience. Unfortunately, having to spend more time at home for one reason or another often doesn’t change that. Believe it Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2020
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Heel Pain

We have been thinking about the role “luck” plays in things, mainly because some recent events have not felt so lucky. We just celebrated a holiday where the concept of luck Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2020
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Heel Pain

We’re a little more than a month into the beginning of the year, which is also about the time you start to see many well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions crash into Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2020
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

The beginning of any new year presents an ideal opportunity to make a fresh start by establishing goals and plans to achieve them, then putting those plans into action. For many, Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

Understanding the root cause of a problem – and an ingrown toenail definitely qualifies as a problem – is key to not only being able to resolve it, but also Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Diabetic Foot Care

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, then you likely already know to look for some specific warning signs and symptoms that might indicate it’s time Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

Ever get that itchy, flaky feeling on your feet? You’re not alone! Far from being a plague just for the sports-lovers, about 70 percent of Americans will experience athlete’s foot at Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

At first glance, skin and nail conditions might not seem to be as concerning as some of the other foot and ankle problems we resolve for patients here at Wilks Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

Summer’s not over yet! Although the kids will be back in school very shortly—in some places, they already are—we should still have plenty more glorious, gorgeous days and nights left in Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Foot Health,  Skin and Nail Conditions

You probably already know that shoes play an important role in protecting feet and keeping them safe. But were you aware that ill-fitting footwear can cause a host of issues Read More

• posted: May 30, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Uncategorized

Sometimes, heel pain can be just that – a pain. You might have felt this annoying discomfort in the morning as you take your first steps (what a nice way to Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Uncategorized

Hiking can be both an adventure and a form of therapy. There are trails out there for everyone from beginners to seasoned experts. You can go just to take in Read More

• posted: Mar. 29, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Heel Pain

Spring is finally here, and so is the excitement of March Madness. The season is well underway, and basketball fans across the nation are looking forward to the tournament finals. Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

For a lot of us, winter season is more of a blessing than anything else. Whenever the snow starts to fall, then we are finally able to easily hide our Read More

• posted: Jan. 25, 2019
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Skin and Nail Conditions

An ingrown toenail is usually not the worst problem one can face in a day, but it can certainly add to the suffering! The pain and tenderness making its presence Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2018
• G. Jason Wilks, DPM
• Foot Health,  Sports Injuries

College football bowl season is right around the corner, which has us thinking about some of the best Oregon sports traditions! Whether you’re a die-hard Ducks fan, never miss a Trail Blazers game, Read More