Testimonials

“On June 25, 2011 we will be celebrating an anniversary... I have been able to keep my foot attached for one more year! I remember the look on your face when you came to the examining room in your office and you said "I am not sure I can save that foot!" I knew you weren't kidding and I knew it would be hard work. Truthfully I did not expect that most of my foot tissue would be gone, but I was very happy to see toes when I woke up.

For the next 50 weeks you listened to me whine and complain about all of the treatments including the casting, skin grafts, debridements , and dressings. I knew you knew what you were doing, but I complained anyway.

In the week since my last appointment with you, I have had a lot of time to think. I learned a valuable lesson. I have learned not to take anything for granted. I have a new insight into the life of being a disabled person who is confined to a wheelchair. I know what it is like to have my activities restricted by my medical condition. Most especially, I learned that if you had not been my doctor in the operating room my foot and lower leg would most likely have been amputated. Thank you for taking the time to save it.

In the 33 years I was in education, I found that teaching (let alone being a principal) could be a thankless profession. Parents complained on a regular basis, but never bothered to say thank you when their child succeeded. Children didn't appreciate their education until they were grown so they often didn't say thank you either. I guess that medicine is like that... big on complaints and not so big on thanks. My mother (who said never to pick scabs) also taught me to say "thank you."

So I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your hard work to save my foot. You told me about your heart surgery once and I cannot help but believe that God knew you would be a great doctor with a great mind and great skills. He blessed me because you used those skills on me.

Thank you for taking care of me and for healing me. May God, the greatest healer of all, continue to bless your hands and guide you as you heal others.”

Dorothy Williams

"I suffered from a painful bunion deformity for at least five years. I began seeing Dr. Stewart and he recommended that we pursue conservative treatment and this included a change of my shoes, ice, ibuprofen, and custom foot orthotics.

My pain continued and I decided to undergo bunion surgery by Dr. Stewart. My bunion was so large that Dr. Stewart had to use plates and screws and I had to stay off of my foot for a total of six weeks. He guided me through my recovery and I'm happy to say that I am 100% pain-free.

In addition to being happy with my results, I have to say that Dr. Stewart is a friendly and personable guy who cares about me as a person. He is not one of those doctors that get you in and out of his office and I never felt as though as I was treated as a number.

I have been very happy with him and have referred several of my friends and family to see him."

Michael Thompson

“My daughter is a year-round athlete playing both indoor and outdoor lacrosse and she is also a swimmer. She was having pain in her right Achilles tendon and along her ankle for six months and I took her to an orthopedist.

When we went to the orthopedist, we were told to take an anti-inflammatory medicine, but given no other guidance or treatment recommendations. My daughter was not getting any better.

I had seen a commercial for the Timonium Foot and Ankle Center. I never thought to take my daughter to a podiatrist for this condition, but I figured this is a foot and ankle center so they must treat the condition.

At my 1st visit, I was provided much more information regarding my daughter's condition as compared to my experience with the orthopedist. Dr. Stewart diagnosed my daughter with Achilles tendinitis and posterior tibial tendinitis. He immediately treated her with bracing, splinting, and sent her for physical therapy.

From the start, a treatment plan and goals were clear and this made both me and my daughter very happy. I learned a lot about what a podiatrists does through this experience and anyone that I know with a foot and/or ankle problem I refer to Dr. Stewart.”

Heidi Hess

“In December 2009, I fell while ice-skating and I injured my right foot and ankle. I was treated by two separate primary care doctors with oral steroids, a walking boot, and physical therapy for a total of three months.

There was some improvement, yet I continued to have pain. I eventually saw an orthopedist who sent me for an MRI and said that there was a tear in one of my tendons. I didn't have pain over the tendon that was torn so I decided to get another opinion.

I had seen Dr. Stewart's ad on television and decided to call him for an evaluation. At my 1st visit, Dr. Stewart spent a long time with me and he was the 1st doctor to actually give me a diagnosis. He diagnosed me with posterior tibial tendinitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis.

He treated me with a variety of splinting, ankle braces, steroid injections, custom orthotics, and physical therapy. He treated me aggressively and gave me a timeline of what to expect. The timeline gave me realistic expectations and goals.

I am happy to say that I am pain free for the 1st time in almost 2 years. I am so happy I found the Timonium Foot and Ankle Center and would not hesitate to recommend anyone to see Dr. Stewart.”

Sharon Fidler

“Dr. Stewart, I just wanted to thank you. When I met you, I had a major issue that had been going on for weeks. A few other podiatrists had not been able to me help me. As soon as I was referred to you, I knew I had met someone who truly cared!

You quickly took control over my health issue and mentioned ideas and tests that no other doctor had ever mentioned. You immediately put my fears to rest and gave me a level of comfort I had not found anywhere else!

That was one of the scariest times in my life and I can never thank you enough for everything you did and continue to do to ensure my good health! And even more, you are one of a disappearing breed of doctors who truly cares about their patients as a whole, as a real PERSON! That is hard to find in this day and age and something that I had not found in any other doctor until I met you!

Thank you for your commitment, care and continued support! Everyone I know should be a patient of your practice!!!”

Pamela Flemke

“I injured my Achilles tendon while jogging and thought that it would heal itself with time. After 2 months of limping around, I finally decided to seek professional help.

I had seen the Timonium Foot and Ankle Center sign while driving past their facilities and decided to phone them for an appointment. I met Dr. Stewart and after he diagnosed me with Achilles Tendinitis, his first comment was, “why didn’t you come in here sooner”?. He immediately put me into an Orthopedic Boot to stabilize my tendon and give it time to heal.

I followed his recommendations wearing the boot all through my summer vacation at the beach and my work travels. Amazingly after about 6 weeks I was allowed to take the boot off and proceed with Physical Therapy.

It’s been about 10 weeks since I visited Dr. Stewart and I’m very pleased to say that my tendon has healed and I am back to normal. I was so pleased with the treatment I received at Timonium Foot and Ankle that I referred a friend of mine to see Dr. Stewart for her injury.

I recommend Dr. Stewart to anyone with a nagging foot or ankle problem. He knows how to fix the problem.”

Robert Purcell

“I hobbled into Dr. Stewart’s office feeling like I was walking on ground glass! Two weeks later I danced into my follow up visit!

My feet hurt and had hurt for years. I knew I had flat feet and plantar fasciitis, but nothing seemed to work. I’d see the podiatrist who would trim my corns, give me some medication then tell me not to walk barefoot and to get new orthotics. We repeated that cycle several times over the years and it wasn’t working. It was time for a change.

My visit to Dr. Stewart was life changing. I had seen Dr. Stewart’s TV ads for the toenail laser treatment and was not about to go to a TV doctor. But when my feet hurt too much to walk on the beach, I checked out his website. His credentials looked solid so I set up an appointment.

Dr. Stewart said, “Yes, you have flat feet and plantar fasciitis, but you also have acute tendinitis in both ankles. And we can fix that!” A cortisone shot, ankle splints for day and foot splints for night plus physical therapy and new orthotics and I am reborn! I am pain free! The ankle splints have been replaced by the comfortable new orthotics.

The future is bright, thanks to Dr. Stewart and his team. Thank you.”

Patricia Visser

“In April, I had a flareup of plantar fasciitis that kept me confined to bed for over a week and eventually led to two ingrown nails, probably from compensating for the heel pain by shifting weight forward. After three months of home remedies (note to all: a very bad idea), I finally began searching for a podiatrist.

After hitting the Internet and making some phone calls to various offices in the Baltimore area, I got a really good feeling about Timonium Foot and Ankle Center. The practice seemed like an excellent match. They see a lot of sports injury clients, and that is really important to me as I’m a very active person—and want to stay that way.

When I saw Dr. Stewart, he diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial tendinitis, and ingrown toenails. Over a few visits, he permanently treated my ingrown toenails and treated my plantar fasciitis and tendinitis with splints, exercises, and orthotics. Dr. Stewart and his staff treated three separate problems, all with a great result. I am active again and couldn't be happier. Thanks Dr. Stewart!”

Michael Bachman

“I have been a patient of Dr. Jordan Stewart since 2007. I have severe nerve damage in both my feet from Type II Diabetes. I also suffer with other foot and ankle problems from the disease and at one point almost lost part of my left foot.

Thankfully, Dr. Stewart was able to save my foot and prevent me from losing my leg. Dr. Stewart treats me as if I am his only patient. He has made sure I have the proper shoes, orthotics, and overall care. He doesn't just treat my problems; he guides me to prevent problems. He has referred me to other specialists, including a vascular doctor who treated me for blockages in my leg.

Dr. Stewart is very professional and caring and is thorough and explains things in a language that I understand. He puts everything on the table so that we can make the proper decisions for the treatment that need to take place. Dr. Stewart takes pride in his work making sure you understand any situation that may occur.

Dr. Stewart's office staff at the Timonium Foot and Ankle Center is friendly and professional and always willing to help when you call the office. When you have an appointment you are always taken close to your appointment time you very rarely have to wait to be seen. He also keeps up with the latest technologies. I know I am in good hands under his care.”

Bonita Mays

“I suffer from peripheral neuropathy that causes my feet to be numb. In November 2009 I tripped while getting up from my table and I fractured my right 5th metatarsal bone. My primary care provider referred me to Dr. Stewart.

I did not want to have surgery and he 1st placed me in a walking boot for a month, however my bone was not healing and foot remained very swollen and I was unable to get it into a shoe. It was determined that surgery was necessary.

In December 2009, Dr. Stewart fixed my broken bone with plates and screws. After a few months my bone eventually healed and I haven't had any problems since. The swelling went down I am able to wear shoes without any problems.

I continue to see Dr. Stewart every few months for him to check out my high-risk feet. Over the years I have developed some injuries to my feet and I am fortunate to have Dr. Stewart manage my aches and pains. I have been so happy with Dr. Stewart that I have referred him a bunch of patients. I know that my feet are in good hands with Dr. Stewart.”

Martha Johnston

“For six years I have had drop foot to both of my feet. I have always worn a rigid brace for this condition. Although the brace helps with my drop foot, it causes a lot of pain on the outside of my feet and also causes blisters.

I saw Dr. Stewart for pain across the ball of my foot and I was successfully treated with a walking boot. We discussed my drop foot and the current treatment. After evaluating my drop foot, he recommended that I try a hinged ankle brace that he thought would improve my motion and decrease my pain.

I can truly say that the new-hinged brace has given me a better quality of life. I am able to exercise without pain and without getting blisters. The new braces are so lightweight that I don't even notice that they are on.

I am so happy that Dr. Stewart provided me with this alternative that I was otherwise unaware of.”

Cynthia Scheiner

“For many years I have lived with foot discomfort and embarrassment of ugly toenails. I had considered laser treatment, but I had my hesitations.

My primary care doctor referred me to Dr. Stewart to evaluate my feet. I had many questions regarding laser treatment and Dr. Stewart answered all of my questions in a manner that was clear and understandable. He also provided me several alternative treatments and realistic expectations.

His office is very comfortable with "State of the Art" equipment in every room. I had never before seen an instant (digital) x-ray and I have to say it was very cool! I also like the fact that I can park directly in front of the office for free and I did not have to go on a long walk or take any elevators. This is especially nice for people like me with foot pain that is aggravated with walking.

I was so pleased with the results of my laser treatment that I subsequently had Dr. Stewart perform traditional surgery on my foot to remove a bone spur and a painful screw that I had from previous foot surgery. All went well and within several weeks I was walking pain free for the 1st time in years. It is with complete confidence that I have scheduled further surgery to straighten out my painful hammertoes for next month.

I am a fan of this charming young doctor and highly recommend him to everyone.”

Patrick Rooney

“At the age of 15, I suffered an injury to my left leg and as a result I developed a drop foot deformity. As a result of the deformity, I have always worn a rigid brace with no give or flexibility. This brace gave me pain and stiffness in my ankle.

Dr. Stewart saw me for a plantar wart and pain to the bottom of the right foot. During my comprehensive examination, Dr. Stewart took the time to evaluate my drop foot deformity and he recommended a more flexible brace as a result of my concerns with the stiffness and pain in my ankle.

Since I have started wearing my new-hinged brace, I feel normal and not like someone that has a deformity. I am a childcare provider and with my old, rigid brace the kids would always stare at me.

With my new brace I don't notice the kids staring at me anymore and the brace looks just like a part of my everyday outfit. I have regained flexibility in my ankle and my joint pain has dramatically decreased since starting with this new brace.

I can truly say that I feel better about myself. I never would've thought that going to Dr. Stewart for a wart and pain on my other foot would have turned out to help my drop foot so much. I am very happy that I have found Dr. Stewart.”

Lisa Milstead

“I am a very active person who is used to running and had to stop when my left foot began to hurt. For over one year my foot was swollen and tender.

I treated the condition with elevation, ice, and ibuprofen and nothing changed. I was sent for both x-rays and an MRI and neither test showed an injury. Puzzled as to what was going on, my primary care doctor referred me to the Timonium foot and ankle Center.

Dr. Stewart promptly diagnosed the cause of the swelling and discomfort and clearly explained the condition and charted out a treatment plan for me. Two months later my foot is back to normal and I am thrilled that I can finally get back to being an active person again.”

Krista Herwig

"The importance of seeing my podiatrist...

I have learned a valuable lesson over the last year. I have had peripheral neuropathy since my mid-50s and surprisingly I don't even have diabetes. I have been seeing Dr. Stewart for several years for routine foot care to treat my toenails and calluses. I am now 84 years old and at the beginning of this year my left 3rd toe became very red and swollen on a Friday afternoon and I went to an urgent care facility as I was concerned with infection. I was started on antibiotics and instructed to see Dr. Stewart on Monday. I didn't even think to call Dr. Stewart on Friday because I didn't want to bother him over the weekend.

Well, by the time I walked into his office on Monday morning my 3rd toe was so red and swollen that Dr. Stewart immediately put me into the hospital and I ended having my toe amputated. I was surprised at how quickly the infection set in and how I never felt sick or had any pain as a result of my neuropathy. Thankfully I healed without any problems.

As a result of my experience, I learned the value of checking my feet routinely and seeing my podiatrist, Dr. Stewart on a regular basis.

More recently, the day before one of my routine checkups, I noticed a callus at the tip of my 2nd left toe. When I saw Dr. Stewart the next day, he removed the callus and informed me that I had a wound extending all the way down to my bone. Fortunately, he aggressively treated me by putting me in a special shoe to take pressure off of my toe and he started wound care on me. I carefully followed all of his directions and within three weeks my deep wound healed and my toe was saved.

I cannot stress how important it is for patients like me with peripheral neuropathy to see their foot doctor on a regular basis to prevent amputation. I am sure that if I did not see Dr. Stewart on a routine basis that I would probably have lost another toe or even my foot and leg."

Evelyn Bock

“I have worn orthotics my entire adult life. My previous orthotics, which were made by another doctor, were very rigid and uncomfortable. Without orthotics the arches of my feet and my knees hurt.

When I initially consulted with Dr. Stewart, I expressed my concerns and he reassured me that he would make sure my orthotics fit to my satisfaction. He informed me that he would modify the orthotics until they are right for me. This gave me great confidence that I would get the results I wanted.

The orthotics Dr. Stewart made for me have been great and I have been able to benefit from having no pain and not having to deal with an uncomfortable shoe insert. I have been so happy with my orthotics over the years that I am now on my 2nd pair. Thanks Dr. Stewart.”

Stephanie Bishop

“When go to see a doctor, I am comforted by a clean and organized office. As patient of Dr. Stewart's, I am so impressed with how the office at the Timonium Foot and Ankle Center makes me feel comfortable.

The moment you walk in the door you are greeted by a friendly staff member. Dr. Stewart generally sees his appointments on time, which is a huge plus. The Timonium Foot and Ankle Center is the epitome of a clean and organized office. As a matter of fact, I don't feel as though I am in a doctor's office. The environment is warm and relaxing and puts me at ease.

When you meet Dr. Stewart, he makes you feel like family and he is wonderful with patients of all ages. Not only am I his patient, but my mother is a patient of his as well. He is not just interested in your feet, but rather your overall well-being. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Stewart and the Timonium Foot and ankle Center.”

Arlene Geare

“For 2 years I would hobble out of bed secondary to pain in the ball of both of my feet. I couldn't walk up and down steps as a result of my pain. I had to take a hot shower 1st thing in the morning just to relieve the pain and allow my joint pain to calm down. I couldn't walk barefoot at all and had to wear shoes just to avoid hobbling.

Two of my neighbors had seen Dr. Stewart at that the Timonium Foot and Ankle Center and recommended that he evaluate me. I had seen another doctor who was not aggressively treating my pain. Dr. Stewart looked at the whole picture and set up a successful treatment plan from day one.

Since seeing Dr. Stewart I am completely pain free and so happy to wake up 1st thing in the morning without hobbling out of bed. This is the 1st time in two years that I have been free of foot pain and I couldn't be happier. Thank you Dr. Stewart!”

Kristin Panousos

“I wish to take a moment to explain how much your treatment of the pain to the balls of my feet has restored my quality-of-life. Prior to seeing you, I would restrict the number of steps I took and consider the number of steps and type of footgear necessary before agreeing to go to an event. Today I am able to go places and accomplish more each day as a result of your treatment.

In 1992, I had a most unpleasant experience with another foot doctor for the pain to the ball of my feet and as a result I have lived with this painful foot condition for almost 20 years.

Thankfully, my primary care doctor referred me to you in July. Upon our initial treatment, the results were wonderful and I was 90% pain free and the subsequent treatments have restored my feet to normal.

Today I can go anywhere without worrying about having pain in my feet. In August, I spent a week exploring the Grand Canyons in Arizona. I can now be on my feet all day at work. I used to dread mowing the yard and I now look forward to this. This truly has been the single best medical event in the last 20 years of my life.

I can't thank you enough Dr. Stewart for all you have done. My everyday activities are performed pain free for the 1st time a very long time.”

Richard Niehaus