DHCHD To Welcome New Podiatrist

DALHART, TEXAS – Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District is pleased to welcome Mark Gerig, DPM, as podiatrist at Dalhart Family Medicine Clinic. Dr. Gerig will begin seeing patients at DFMC beginning January 26.

Dr. Gerig specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of the foot and ankle. He is joining DHCHD from Sicher Foot Center in Amarillo, Texas, and he will treat patients in Dalhart on the last Thursday of each month. His specialties include bunion correction, fracture repair, plantar fasciitis, ingrown toenails, flatfeet, pediatric foot pathology, tendon repair, Achilles tendinitis, diabetic foot management, toe joint replacement for arthritis, and more.

“We are excited to offer podiatry closer to home for the residents of Dalhart and the surrounding areas,” said Kacey Schniederjan, DHCHD CEO. “Dr. Gerig has extensive training in the most current surgical evidence-based treatments of the foot and ankle. We look forward to having him on our team.”

Dr. Gerig graduated from Midwestern University in Arizona and completed a three-year surgical residency at Presbyterian/VA Hospital/Kaiser Foundation. He is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

To schedule an appointment to be seen by Dr. Gerig at DFMC, call 806-353-3366 and ask for the Dalhart clinic.

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District, located in Dalhart, Texas, is a healthcare system designed to serve the community at every stage of life. DHCHD offers rehabilitation services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, CPR, wound care, swing bed and more, in addition to traditional services such as clinical and emergency care, surgery, assisted living, and nursing home care. The mission of DHCHD is to be the primary quality healthcare resource for Dallam and Hartley Counties and the surrounding areas. To learn more, visit www.dhchd.org.

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