Complete & Gentle Foot Care - Sarasota, FL
Expert Diagnosis & Treatment in Podiatric Foot & Ankle Care
Podiatrists | Wound Care Specialists | Educators
Dr. Joseph M. Barak welcomes you to Complete & Gentle Foot Care in Sarasota, FL.
We treat everyone from infants to seniors, providing both non-surgical and surgical options for foot and ankle conditions. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle such as wound care, heel and arch pain, bunions, hammertoes, ingrown nails, sports injuries and foot care associated with diabetes.
As specialists in foot and ankle care, we pride ourselves on our genuine concern and compassion for our patients, as well as our friendly nature and excellent skills. We treat everyone with respect and spend the necessary time with each patient to ensure he/she gets relief. We take the time to answer all questions while putting patients at ease.
Dr. Joseph M. Barak, DPM, ABPM, CWS
Podiatrist | Wound Care Specialist | Educator
Dr. Joseph M. Barak is a board-certified podiatrist and wound care specialist with over 15 years of experience providing compassionate, comprehensive foot and ankle care. As the owner of Barak Podiatry in Canfield, Ohio, and an active member of Mercy Health Wound Care Centers, Dr. Barak is committed to combining state-of-the-art medical treatments with a patient-first approach that emphasizes comfort, communication, and long-term wellness.
Dr. Barak’s extensive experience spans podiatric surgery, diabetic foot care, advanced wound care modalities, and collaborative treatment planning with specialists across vascular surgery, infectious disease, dermatology, oncology, plastic surgery, and orthopedics. His leadership as both a practice owner and a residency instructor at East Liverpool Podiatric Residency reflects his dedication to mentoring the next generation of podiatric physicians.
He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and a Certified Wound Specialist, with active hospital affiliations at Mercy Health of Boardman Hospital, Mercy Health of Youngstown Hospital, and Salem Regional Medical Center. Dr. Barak was recognized with the Youngstown Vindicator/Tribune “Readers’ Choice Gold Award” in 2022, 2023 and 2024 for excellence in podiatric care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Barak is passionate about family, community, and sports. He enjoys basketball, golf, and supporting local charities, churches, and youth programs. His dedication to both his patients and his community reflects his belief that health and healing extend far beyond the clinic walls.
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