Howard S Ortman, DPM

Specialties

Dr. Ortmans services include laser treatment of toenail fungus, warts and other skin conditions. Dr. Ortman performs minimally invasive procedures, which allows a faster recovery for patients.

Dr. Ortman has an in-​office surgical suite, which can save thousands of dollars for surgical procedures. Dr. Ortman does not charge a facility fee for providing his surgical procedures. He is dedicated to providing quality foot and ankle care to patients of all ages.

We believe that prompt diagnosis, early intervention and prevention are essential for the care and treatment of your feet. We provide a full range of foot and ankle care including both conservative and surgical therapies. We also have new patient specials!

Dr. Ortman specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions, such as:

Low Cost Toenail Fungus Laser Treatment for

Heel pain

Bunions and Hammertoes

Sports related injuries

Custom Orthotics

Fracture Care

Arthritis

Pediatric Conditions

Ingrowing Nails

Flat Feet

Skin Disorders

Diabetic Foot Care

Wound Care

Reconstructive Foot Surgery

Restless Leg Syndrome

Reconstruction of Failed Foot and Ankle Surgery

Huge savings on Bunion surgery

Ingrown toe-​nails

Nail fungus

Xrays

History

Established in 1979.

Dr. Ortman has been serving Marin County since 1979.

Our Philosophy is to offer a variety of choices to the patient and to help them make the best decision, whether it is conservative or of a surgical nature. We offer techniques that minimize disability and maximize one’s opportunity to return to normal activity. We provide office-​based surgery with safe sedation methods, relying primarily on local anesthesia, making the procedure safe and convenient. Dr. Ortman is on staff at Marin General Hospital and Marin Specialty Surgery Center, when their use is deemed appropriate.

Meet the Business Owner

Howart O.

Business Owner

Dr. Ortman was raised in Marin County. He attended Sonoma State University, graduating with honors in Liberal Arts. Dr. Ortman began pursuing a pre-​medical career in the latter half of his five years at Sonoma State University.

After graduating from Sonoma State University, he accepted to the California College of Podiatric Medicine. While attending Podiatry School, Dr. Ortman’s internship rotations were completed at Stanford University and Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, California. He also attended General Hospital at the University of Southern California. His Postgraduate training in 1977 and 1978 was under the direction of Richard Viehe DPM at Mercy General Hospital and Fountain Valley Community Hospital in Orange County, California. He returned in 1979 to start a private practice near his hometown in San Rafael, California.

Dr. Ortman’s interest has been primarily in general podiatry that includes foot surgery, sports medicine, pediatric and geriatric podiatry.