ABOUT YOUR DOCTOR

Dr. Burton S. Schuler is a 1975 graduate of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. After spending eight years out west, he came to Bay County, Florida in March, 1984 and opened his office of Podiatric Medicine and Foot Surgery at its present location at the corner of 15th Street and Arthur Ave. Since first opening, his practice/office has gone through 3 major renovations and additions.
He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, a Diplomate of the National Board of Podiatric Examiners; and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ambulatory Foot Surgery. His professional memberships include the American Diabetes Association, and both the American and Florida Podiatric Medical Associations.
Among Dr. Schuler's other accomplishments include writing the book The Agony Of De-Feet, A Podiatrist's Guide To Foot Care and writing articles on new ambulatory surgical techniques for the foot, that have appeared in leading podiatric journals and publications. He has been interviewed by such varied publications as the New York Times, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The National Enquirer, and First for Women. Radio stations throughout this country and abroad have sought his opinion when they wanted an expert regarding foot problems. In 1992 Dr. Schuler had the distinct honor of becoming a contributor to Collier Encyclopedia and Encarta Encyclopedia on CD-ROM. He has also been chosen as one of the OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN IN AMERICA, by THE UNITED STATES JAYCEES. His biography is included in Who's Who in Medicine and Health care, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America and Who's Who in America (index). He is presently doing research on Evening Primrose Oil, on how it affects the foot and the whole body, especially in diabetics.
In the late 1980's and early 1990's Dr. Schuler felt there was a need for a more specific level of pain treatment than was found in the normal podiatry office. For that reason he founded The Ambulatory Foot Clinic- Podiatric Pain Management Center. In January 1994, Dr. Schuler and his staff were recognized for this accomplishment by being the first podiatry facility in the southern part of the United States to be accredited by the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PAIN MANAGEMENT; AS A PAIN PROGRAM, FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAINFUL CONDITIONS OF THE FEET. THIS MEANS THAT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THIS OFFICE and CLINIC, DR. SCHULER, AND HIS STAFF HAVE MET A NATIONAL STANDARD OF QUALITY DIRECTED TOWARD THE PREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING OF HUMAN SUFFERING.
He is active with the March of Dimes, sits on the Bay County Film Commission and volunteers his time at numerous causes and organizations. He was a member of the Florida Delegation to the 1996 Democratic Convention in Chicago. He is a bird watcher, member of Bay County Audubon, and a ham radio operator, KA5DJH.