Dean D. Hinners, DPM

Dean D. Hinners, DPM At Dean D. Hinners DPM, our staff has the skills and diagnostic tools to take on a variety of health issues.

If you're living with diabetes and having problems with your feet, we offer complete foot care. We can also address bunions that are making it difficult for you to walk. If you have a wart that you'd like to remove, our staff is prepared to help. We pride ourselves on our quick responses, highly experienced approach to treatment, and convenient appointment openings.

A broken foot can involve fractures of the toes, metatarsal bones, heel, or other structures within the foot. These inju...
06/09/2026

A broken foot can involve fractures of the toes, metatarsal bones, heel, or other structures within the foot. These injuries may occur from falls, sports injuries, or direct impact. Symptoms often include swelling, bruising, and sharp pain. It also may be difficult to walk or bear weight. In some...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/what-to-expect-after-a-broken-foot

Toenail fungus can cause nails to thicken, change color, and become brittle. Treatment depends on how the infection has ...
06/02/2026

Toenail fungus can cause nails to thicken, change color, and become brittle. Treatment depends on how the infection has progressed. In early stages, medicated solutions applied to the nail may be used, as they reach beneath the nail surface to target the fungus. If the fungal toenail progresses,...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/treating-fungal-toenail-infections

High heels can place excess pressure on the front of the foot and alter the natural alignment of the body. This shift in...
05/19/2026

High heels can place excess pressure on the front of the foot and alter the natural alignment of the body. This shift in weight may lead to pain in the ball of the foot, toes, or heel, especially after long periods of wear. The foot may appear crowded in the toe box, and some people notice redness,...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/how-high-heels-can-affect-your-feet

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It often affects the big toe becaus...
05/12/2026

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It often affects the big toe because this joint is more prone to temperature changes and stress, which can encourage crystal formation. Symptoms include sudden intense pain, redness, swelling, and warmth, often...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/gout-and-sudden-big-toe-pain

Hammertoe is a foot deformity where a toe bends at the middle joint, causing it to curl downward instead of lying flat. ...
05/05/2026

Hammertoe is a foot deformity where a toe bends at the middle joint, causing it to curl downward instead of lying flat. It usually affects the second toe, and happens when the muscles and tendons in the toe are not balanced. This can cause one part of the toe to bend upward while another part bends...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/hammertoe-and-toe-joint-imbalance

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through a narrow space inside...
04/28/2026

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through a narrow space inside the ankle. This pressure can lead to tingling, burning, numbness, or shooting pain in the foot and ankle. Common causes include flat feet, swelling, injury, or underlying...

Read more: https://www.metropolispodiatrist.com/blog/tarsal-tunnel-syndrome-facts

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412 W 10th Street
Metropolis, IL
62960

Opening Hours

Monday 8:20am - 4:20pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 4:20pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 4:20pm
Thursday 8:20am - 4:20pm
Friday 8:20am - 4:20pm

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+16185248146

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